Carey's public law practice stands out for the breadth and impact of its work across Chile’s most significant regulatory, constitutional, and public policy matters. The group is known for advising state entities and multinational corporations on Chile’s governance and regulatory architecture; it assists clients from a range of industry sectors including mining, healthcare, banking, trade, transport, pharmaceuticals, security and technology. The team’s work spans high-stakes public procurement, regulatory compliance and public-private partnerships, as well as representing clients in complex administrative proceedings before the Court of Appeals and Comptroller General. Practice head Camilo Lledó spearheads many of the firm’s headline matters, including representing Codelco in legal proceedings related to its lithium exploitation partnership with SQM, a project under intense political and public scrutiny. Lledó also advised the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications on a pivotal public tender for a 30% concession of Santiago’s bus system; and advised global food company, Compass Group, on its participation in the bidding process for contracts at the new Talca Prison. Senior counsel and constitutional law specialist Patricio Zapata brings extensive experience in acting before Chile’s top courts and legislative bodies, and recently advised the trade associations of both AFPs and Isapres on pending regulatory reforms with wide-reaching legal implications. At associate level, both Carolina Baeza and José Ignacio Millañir area active with regard to public tender processes and complex administrative litigation.
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- 'We work with professionals from other areas of other firms, so what we value most is the ability to interact with other teams, generating significant synergy.'
- 'Camilo Lledó stands out for his ability to listen and, based on that, develop strategies. Rodrigo Dominguez is also a tremendous support.'
- 'The largest firm in Chile, with excellent knowledge of the law and excellent service. Deep knowledge and commitment to its clients. Camilo Lledó has been an excellent asset, and we count on him to help us make decisions.'
- 'What I highlight most about Carey's team is the constant communication with the client regarding the status or progress of the work. It's a pleasure to receive regular reports without having to "chase" the lawyer.'
- 'I highly respect Camilo Lledó. He has an in-depth understanding of the facts of the work he is entrusted with, which demonstrates his total commitment to the client.'
- 'The Carey law firm is one of the most prestigious in the country. All of the team members I've interacted with demonstrate knowledge and experience in their work. This provides peace of mind that our firm's legal and legal matters are being handled effectively. Furthermore, billing and payments are flexible and transparent.'
- 'Attorney Camilo Lledo is a professional with outstanding knowledge and experience in public law, responding to our clients' inquiries quickly, clearly, and simply, allowing us to make appropriate legal decisions and establish effective strategies.'
Key clients
- Codelco
- Ministerio de Transportes y Telecomunicaciones
- Compass
- Asociación de AFP de Chile
- Asociación de Isapres de Chile
- Scotiabank
- Colbún
- Junta de Vigilancia de la Primera Sección del río Aconcagua
- LG Electronics Inc. (Chile)
- Grünenthal
- Global Medical
- La Cebada
- MSA
- Incar
- Aeroinnova
- Downlight
Work highlights
Advised Codelco on regulatory matters related to the Public-Private Partnership Agreement with SQM to exploit lithium in the Salar de Atacama.
Prepared a legal report for the Association of Pension Fund Administrators (AFPs) on constitutional issues in the pension reform bill.
Represented INCAR in disputes regarding multiple fines imposed by the Chilean Health Service.
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Practice head
Camilo Lledó