‘Concentrating on the issues that are important to clients’, Lembeye’s public law team specialises in the regulatory aspects of the energy, mining, telecoms, media, transportation, gambling and health services sectors. Its expertise ranges from obtaining permits, authorisations and concessions, to defence-side administrative punitive proceedings, tenders and compliance measures. The group is led by Guillermo de la Jara, who acts in contentious administrative disputes before Chile’s higher courts of justice, and special courts and decision-making bodies, including the Constitutional Court. The associate to note, Lukas Hudson, acts in punitive administrative proceedings before state administrative agencies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Lembeye provides a very good service by concentrating on the issues that are important to clients.’
  • ‘Its legal opinions are technically good and tailored to match clients’ specific risk profiles. The team works very closely on clients’ cases, contributing valuable ideas and opinions when deciding strategies.’
  • ‘In addition to strong knowledge and experience in the field, they are very open and attentive to communicating effectively with the client.’
  • ‘The difference of this firm is that it commits and is part of the solution - its commitment and trust are key.’
  • ‘The experience and specialised knowledge of the Lembeye firm in setting up agencies in Chile stands out, which allows them to offer an efficient and effective service in this regard.’
  • ‘The Lembeye firm is distinguished by having highly specialised lawyers in different areas of law, which allows them to offer high-quality legal advice on a wide range of topics.’
  • ‘Guillermo de la Jara is a very good regulatory law lawyer who has a lot of experience.’
  • ‘Guillermo de la Jara's experience differentiates this team from any other.’

Key clients

  • La Vianda
  • Biwo Renovables
  • Compañía Minera Cerro Bayo
  • Terquim
  • Summit Nanotech Chile
  • Inspectorate Chile
  • Fondo de Infraestructura
  • Compañía Minera Chipana
  • Instituto Hebreo
  • Inversiones El Golf
  • H2O Innovation
  • Conservapatagonia
  • Grupo Brajovic
  • Nutrex

Work highlights

  • Advising La Vianda Group, which won the bid to supply food to participants in the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, on the liability arising from an administrative contract.
  • Acting for Biwo Renovables in administrative disputes before the Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels.
  • Provides ongoing advice to Compañía Minera Cerro Bayo on a variety of subjects, including the administrative law aspects of an audit by the Superintendency of the Environment.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Guillermo de la Jara