‘Very focused on serving and understanding the client’, Fleischmann & Román Abogados’ seven-member public law practice is notably experienced in public contracts. The boutique firm particularly focuses on public works and concession matters, most notably in relation to the construction of penitentiaries, hospitals, airports, highways, public roads and desalination plants. Name partner Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick advises on projects and clients’ relations with public authorities; while Orlando Palominos specialises in arbitration -particularaly as regards public concessions- and construction disputes involving local authorities. The career of associate Cristián Repetti Aravena includes time at the Ministry of Public Works, while construction and infrastructure practitioner Francisca Rochet Vásquez is a May 2023 partner hire from DS Abogados. Former partner Juan Diego Rabat left the firm in mid-2024.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very focused on serving and understanding the client.’
- ‘Experience in the public and private spheres and notable cases under its belt.’
- ‘Fees are flexible so that the client feels comfortable.’
- ‘Vast experience, quick responses to contingencies and willingness to accompany beyond the contracted scope.’
- ‘Multidisciplinary experience and knowledge of the actions of the state and private clients.’
Key clients
- Ferrovial Construcción Chile
- R&Q Ingeniería
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Atacama
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Regional de La Araucanía
- Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
- Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
- Construcciones Urales Chile
- Consorcio Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios
- Sociedad Española De Montajes Industriales
- Cobra Montajes Servicios y Agua
- Semi Chile
- Enyse Agencia Chile
- Constructora Bravo Izquierdo
- Constructora de Pavimentos Asfálticos Bitumix
- Cobra Montajes, Servicios y Agua
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Azvi on the negotiation of the EPC contract for the Balmaceda Airport.
- Advising R&Q Ingeniería on the study and development of a private initiative filed before the Ministry of Public Works to launch a desalination plant under the Concession Law regulations.
- Assisting R&Q with the analysis of claims and proceedings before the local authorities to obtain approval for two different public initiatives.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, Orlando Palominos, Francisca Rochet Vásquez