Garrigues Chile‘s ’public law team is highly qualified’: it routinely advises concessionaires involved in public infrastructure projects and also assists with the bidding processes for public road concessions in urban areas. Additionally, it regularly defends against penalties imposed by the Ministry of Public Works and advises on compliance with health authority regulations. The department is led by of counsel Claudio Moraga, whose practice covers public procurement issues, administrative procedures and public-private partnerships. In the associate pool, principal Sebastián Hassi advises public works concessionaires on road works and related public transportation facilities; senior Carla Martini ‘stands out for her ability’; and Carolina Palma advises on public tenders.
Testimonials
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- ‘Exclusive dedication to the client and ability to adapt to clients’ urgent demands.’
- ‘Meets clients’ requirements with excellence, backed by robust knowledge of this field.’
- ‘Their ability to offer accurate advice is always invaluable. Qualities that allow the team to express clients’ needs effectively and within established deadlines.’
‘Their exclusive commitment to each client highlights their exceptional dedication.’
‘Garrigues' public law team is highly qualified, with extensive knowledge of the concessions industry - a lot of experience and solid technical knowledge.’
‘Claudio Moraga is an excellent professional who stands out for his notable resilience and outstanding ability to listen.’
‘Claudio Moraga is a great academic, but also a great professional, with many years of experience that he passes on to his team and that is reflected in the work.’
‘Carla Martini stands out for her ability to analyse and study a large amount of information.’
Key clients
- Rutas del Limarí
- Intervial Chile
- Ruta del Loa
- Valles del Desierto
- Ruta de la Araucanía
- Ruta de los Ríos
- Rutas del Pacífico
- Rutas del Desierto
- GTD Teleductos
- Scotiabank
- Colmena Golden Cross
- Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte
- Ocean Spray Chile
- Sacyr Chile
- Sacyr Operación y Servicios
- GTD Manquehue
- Asociación de Concesionarios de Obras de Infraestructura Pública
Work highlights
- Advising Ruta del Loa Sociedad Concesionaria on the construction phase of the Ruta del Loa concession, which involves building a road between the cities of Calama and Carmen Alto.
- Advising Intervial Chile on the development project of a highway that will connect certain towns in the south of Chile.
- Assisted Ocean Spray with charges brought against it by the Environmental Superintendency for two violations of environmental regulations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claudio Moraga