Fleischmann & Román Abogados (known as Fleischmann & León Abogados until the early 2022 departure of former co-founding partner Juan Ignacio León) is experienced in advising on public contracts, particularly in relation to the construction of public works and public work concessions; the retained four-member team encompasses broad expertise, particularly in relation to infrastructure such as hospitals, airports, highways, penitentiaries, public roads and desalination plants. The principal figures are name partner Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who advises on the public law aspects of projects; and Juan Diego Rabat Celis, a specialist in construction disputes involving local authorities. The public law practice of associate Cristián Repetti Aravena includes the regulations that apply to Government-related construction contracts and public works concessions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Hernán Fleischmann has known the public sector for decades since he has negotiated and litigated with the State administration in different instances, both in public works lawsuits and in public works concession arbitrations with excellent results. He leads an extrordianry team which -in the area of Public Law- has been strengthened over time with partners Juan Diego Rabat and lately with Orlando Palominos; so, the team -completed by a dozen or so high standard associates- is first class. Fleischmann and Román team is comparable to top level offices in this area such as Fermandois, Ferrada & Nehme, MOMAG.'
- 'They are knowledgeable about the Public Administration, with a focus on public infrastructure projects, relating to different companies for more than 20 years in their affairs with the State of Chile, likewise, their strategies usually include procedures before the Comptroller General of the Republic. Outstanding partner: Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick.'
Key clients
- Ferrovial Construcción Chile
- R&Q Ingeniería
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto
- Atacama
- China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation
- Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
- Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
- Consorcio Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios
- Sociedad Española De Montajes Industriales
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto
- Regional de La Araucanía
- Constructora Bravo Izquierdo
- Constructora de Pavimentos Asfálticos Bitumix
- Cobra Montajes, Servicios y Agua
Work highlights
- Advising Grupo Azvi on the negotiation of an EPC contract for Balmaceda Airport, as well as its relationships with the concessionaire and Ministry of Public Works.
- Assisting R&Q Ingeniería with the development of a private initiative, which was filed before the Ministry of Public Works to establish a desalination plant under Concession Law regulations.
- Assisting R&Q Ingeniería with the analysis of claims and proceedings before local authorities to obtain approval for different public initiatives.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, Juan Diego Rabat Celis