‘A team with solid knowledge’, the public law department at full-service international law firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is particularly active in administrative law disputes, and -of late- increasingly involved in urban affairs (on behalf of real estate companies) and public procurement issues. Recent mandates also include acting for telecoms clients, as well as a raft of state agencies and state-owned enterprises. The 10-strong team is led by José Luis Lara, a longstanding expert in public procurement, and administrative and constitutional law. Lara is flanked by public law-focused senior counsel Guillermo Zavala, who also advises on related areas, such as environmental law, regulatory work, public procurement, and municipal and urban law; and counsel Jorge Femenías, a dispute resolution director who is experienced in environmental damage-related liability issues, administrative sanctioning law, and negotiations involving Chile’s public authorities. At senior associate level, Matías Larroulet and Florencia Portales are also key group team members.

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Testimonials

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'A team with solid knowledge of the public/administrative area, which is well positioned within the market and fields lawyers with experience in different areas.'
‘Lawyers with extensive experience in several areas.'
‘Great public law knowledge.’
‘Excellent relationship and coordination with the client. A great deal of knowledge from the partners and associates, not only of the matter to hand, but also of the market, the environment, the entities involved, and the people linked to this space - this greatly facilitates the work, especially when compared with other law firms.'
'The whole team is very willing to work together and has very good strategic vision.’
‘PPU has a very good regulatory law team. It has professionals who are specialised in different areas and its sub-areas are well-organised, which makes the work efficient and of quality.’
‘Excellent mastery of the subjects by the entire team. José Luis Lara is highlighted for being personally involved in the issues, as well as the dedication of senior associates Matías Larroulet and Florencia Portales.'
'Matías Larroulet has outstanding skills in constitutional and customs matters, and his availability to solve complex queries is especially valued.’

Key clients

UC Christus
Globenet Cabos Submarinos Chile
Enap (Empresa Nacional del Petróleo)
Fundación Ciudad del Niño
SAP Chile
Inmobiliaria del Puerto
Comercial Kaufmann
Metro
Municipalidad Las Condes
Minera Los Pelambres

Work highlights

Currently assisting Ventisqueros with a legal action against the Undersecretary of the Armed Forces, in relation to the expiration of a concession for installing a salmon farm in Chiloe (due to lack of activity).
Assisting Globenet Cabos Submarinos with obtaining a telecoms concession.
Defended Fundación Ciudad del Niño against an invalidation proceeding initiated by the Municipality of San Miguel Urbanistic Department, in relation to construction project-related licenses.