Latin America - Chile

Albagli Zaliasnik

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Albagli Zaliasnik's experienced criminal litigation group advises on the full range of white-collar matters. Its track record covers defence and plaintiff-side work concerning complex and high-profile economic and business crimes ( generally involving fraud and bribery allegations), as well as civil, tax, financial and environmental crimes. The criminal litigation group also handles large-scale investigations before criminal bodies, such as the Investigative Police, Public Ministry, and the Constitutional, Criminal, Appeal and Supreme Courts. ‘A unique player in Chile’s litigation market', the criminal law practice of founding partner and group head Gabriel Zaliasnik encompasses economic crimes and extradition proceedings. Former practice director Jaime Winter left to establish his own firm in March 2023.

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  • 'Great level of knowledge, commitment and work.'
  • 'Albagli Zaliasnik has quite a diverse team in terms of expertise. It is a full- service office, but with the work attended to by partners.'
  • 'Without being one of the largest offices in Chile, it has the capacity to offer a impressive series of legal services.'
  • 'Gabriel Zaliasnik is probably the most experienced lawyer in Chile litigating highly complex cases. He has the ability to direct and litigate criminal, administrative, civil and constitutional matters.'
  • 'Beyond Gabriel Zaliasnik's good legal judgment in general and good common sense, his creativity and global approach make him a unique player in Chile's litigation market.'

Key clients

  • La Polar
  • Desarrollos Renovables
  • Betterfly
  • Sartor Finance Group Finance
  • Inmobiliaria of Coquimbo
  • Jaime Mañalich
  • D&A Licensing
  • Roberto Guzmán Lyon
  • Aldo Motta
  • Itelecom
  • National Chamber of Commerce
  • ENAMI
  • Wom
  • Rendalo Maq
  • WIT Entertainment

Work highlights

  • Acting for Empresas La Polar in two criminal investigations into alleged counterfeiting.
  • Assisted Desarrollos Renovables with its defence against a fraud action.
  • Assisted Betterfly with filing a complaint regarding criminal threats further to online posts that directly threatened the integrity of some of its employees.

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Gabriel Zaliasnik