Specialising in complex litigation cases at both national and international levels, the criminal law practice at full-service firm Carey ranges from economic and tax crimes, to cybercrime, violations of anti-corruption laws, domestic and international asset laundering, and breaches of industrial and IP laws. The multidisciplinary team advises clients from the earliest of stages, its assistance covering risk prevention and analyses, internal investigations, and how to react to criminal contingencies. It additionally represents clients’ interests during administrative and judicial proceedings throughout the country. The group is co-led by renowned Chilean litigator Gonzalo Fernández, who also heads the firm’s litigation, compliance and anti-corruption team; and senior counsel Rodrigo Aldoney (a February 2022 hire from BCP Abogados), whose expertise covers economic crimes, fraud and environmental offences. Aldoney also advises corporate boards on criminal risks and internal corporate investigations. At associate level, senior Eduardo Alcaíno and semi-senior Caterina Ravera (who has just completed her LLM), both maintain active white-collar crime practices.

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Key clients

  • Coopeuch

Work highlights

  • Assisted Coopeuch with an investigation that was initiated after a criminal complaint was filed for unfair administration against Coopeuch's employees,who intentionally falsified financial and accounting records preventing the detection of erroneous payments made to businesses partners.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gonzalo Fernández, Rodrigo Aldoney