Barros & Errázuriz

The lawyers who make up the eight-strong public, administrative law and economic regulation group at Barros & Errázuriz are ‘trusted [for] their work, their dedication, and their in-depth industry knowledge’. The firm has steadily built one of Chile’s most well-rounded public law practices over the past 15 years, and today it serves a broad range of private clients throughout the heavily regulated sectors – including energy, agriculture, public tenders and procurement, real estate and telecoms. The department advises on constitutional, administrative, and regulatory matters, handling matters ranging from tariff-setting and government contracts to litigation before the Constitutional Court and the Comptroller General’s office. At the helm of the practice is partner David Cademartori, whose ‘extensive technical knowledge’ has made him a recognised expert in administrative law and regulatory affairs. He frequently represents clients in complex administrative and civil litigation, and demonstrates particular strength in the telecoms, energy and water law sectors. Cademartori’s leadership is complemented by counsel Juan José Romero, a former president of Chile’s Constitutional Tribunal who adds deep expertise in economic law, regulatory policies and free competition. Firm founding partner José Tomás Errázuriz, a well-known expert in arbitration and corporate law, brings additional gravitas to the team, especially in regulated sectors such as energy and telecoms. Other key lawyers include seasoned senior associate Alberto Sánchez, who focuses on administrative proceedings and public litigation; and associates Martin Gutiérrez (who frequently represents public and private entities before ordinary courts and governmental agencies), and Marissa Baldazzi (who specialises in urban development law, representing companies in disputes before municipal and regional authorities).