The eight-strong team at Bofill Mir Abogados advises on a range of public law issues, including contentious constitutional and administrative proceedings. It also has notable regulated markets expertise in environmental, mining, energy, water, customs and telecoms law, as well as in relation to public transport, public procurement, health services, gaming, and land use and development. The team is co-led by director Cristián Franetovic, an expert in administrative and regulatory law, administrative litigation, regulated markets and environmental affairs; and administrative law, regulatory and corporate/M&A practitioner Andrea Abascal, a July 2023 partner hire from Jara Del Favero Abogados. Senior associate Pablo Nogueira's sector experience includes the gaming, aviation and pension industries.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Willingness to analyse alternative proposals or approaches.’
  • ‘Ability to understand the client's needs quickly.’
  • ‘Stand out for their professionalism and cordiality, and the quick responses they always give.’

  • ‘Really good vision and understanding of the client.’

  • ‘Great availability.’

  • ‘Pablo Nogueira - very good knowledge of public law.’

  • ‘‘Pablo Nogueira is always available to answer questions from clients. Excellent treatment and search for effective solutions.’

Key clients

  • Enjoy
  • Socicam
  • Construtora Pocuro
  • Avianca
  • Agrícola Río Blanco
  • Limchile
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Laboratorio Chile
  • Tampa Cargo

Work highlights

  • Assisted Enjoy with an administrative sanctioning procedure carried out by the Superintendence of Gaming Casinos against Casino Puerto Varas.
  • Assisted Aerovías del Continente Americano Avianca-Chile with over 20 sanctioning administrative procedures carried out by the National Migratory Service.
  • Representing Agrícola Río Blanco in an appeal for protection, which was filed as a result of an illegal occupation of a piece of land that was owned by the company.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Abascal, Cristian Franetovic