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Chile > Projects and infrastructure Tier 2
With extensive private and public infrastructure sector experience, boutique law firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados advises on projects both from the outset of development phases and -on the contentious side- from the initiation of claims. At ‘a very high level’, the firm’s specialisms range from public works concessions, to projects involving penitentiaries, energy, airport, desalination plants, mining, highways and telecoms. One recent highlight saw the group advise global specialty chemicals company, Albermarle, on the development of lithium exploitation facilities. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, an expert in transactional and contentious infrastructure and construction projects; and litigation and arbitration specialist Juan Diego Rabat Celis. In the firm’s associate pool, Mariajosé Pérez Jiménez’s disputes practice covers construction and public works concessions. The department's strength was further boosted with the notable December 2022 hire of construction disputes' specialist Orlando Palominos (from Lembeye) as a partner.Practice head(s):
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick; Juan Diego Rabat Celis
Testimonials
‘This practice is at a very high level.‘
‘Great proximity to clients and immediate availability to meet clients’ requirements.‘
‘The team is very well balanced in terms of experience and they have knowledge of the different situations that clients can face.‘
‘A team that is far superior to that of other law firms.‘
‘The practice is very transparent in everything it does – clients highlight the billing where they behave impeccably. They also incorporate excellent young talent that adds a lot of value.’
‘Experience and good availability, they are always there. Other firms have partners who are never available; in this practice it is the opposite, partners are always involved when needed.’
‘It is an extraordinary team led by Hernán Fleischmann, an expert in the Construction industry for decades. The team -in the projects area- has been strengthened over time with the partners Juan Diego Rabat and lately with Orlando Palominos, so the team led by Hernán is first class, added to a dozen high standard associates. The Fleischmann y Román team is comparable to top level offices in this area such as Dentons Larraín Rencoret, Carey y Cía, Larraín y Asociados.‘
‘They know the industry in its different legal dimensions, both accompanying the bidding processes, the day-to-day of construction works, its trials and arbitrations both as parties, as well as in the capacity of arbitrator. Hernán Fleischmann leads all these actions, with excellent results and good references from his clients. They differ from their competitors in the agility of their responses, and in being clear strategists, an issue that is appreciated in trials.‘
Key clients
Consorcio OSSA Pizzaroti
Ferrovial Construcción Chile
Vial y Vives – DSD
ICIL-ICAFAL
Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
Aguas de Antofagasta
Albemarle
Fleischmann Chile
Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
STR Power Chile
Cobra Montajes, Servicios y Agua
Constructora De Vicente
Constructora Bravo e Izquierdo
Constructora de Pavimentos Asfálticos Bitumix
Terranova Technologies
Grupo Azvi
Work highlights
- Assisting Grupo Azvi with the negotiation of the EPC contract for the Balmaceda Airport.
- Assisting R&Q Ingeniería with 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 Albermarle with a series of projects and contracts concerning the development of facilities to continue exploiting lithium in northern Chile.
Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 4
Specialised projects and dispute resolution boutique firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados fields a 14-strong team that is particularly noted for arbitrations involving infrastructure, construction, energy and finance, along with mining, public works, shareholder issues, and general commercial disputes between private parties. The group is jointly led by Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who has longstanding experience in disputes involving construction and concessions; fellow name partner Paulo Román Reyes, an expert in contractual disputes, enforcing rights under highly innovative contracts, and construction claims; and Orlando Palominos Aravena, a former Lembeye senior associate, whose December 2022 arrival as partner strengthens the firm’s offering in construction and general commercial disputes, as well as international arbitration. Benjamín Jordán, Juan Zulic del Canto and Mariajosé Pérez Jiménez are all key associates.Practice head(s):
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick; Paulo Roman Reyes; Orlando Palominos Aravena
Testimonials
‘A close team that is always available and able to understand the needs of clients. The lawyers quickly get on board with difficult issues and provide sound advice, particularly in connection with construction contracts and claim management.‘
‘Stands out from their peers thanks to their knowledge of the construction industry and ability to react quickly and clearly to different and demanding requests.’
‘Specialised in arbitration and litigation, which marks a difference from other teams from the moment that its partners are in charge of each case, supported by lawyers of excellence. Great ability to explain the problem and different scenarios to clients, who finally feel supported by their lawyers.’
‘Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick’s team is probably one of the strongest in the industry, and fundamentally leveraged by Hernán’s own experience and skills.’
‘Orlando Palominos Aravena – clients are thrilled with the service and advice he provides. He is able to understand the difficulties that clients face and provides advice that protects clients’ interests and fosters a proper relationship with counterparties. Orlando is remarkable thanks to his analytical capacity, knowledge of the law that is superior to his peers, and ability to communicate difficult ideas in clear language.’
‘Paulo Roman Reyes is a good litigator – great legal knowledge, and a practical approach with which he defends his clients with impetus.’
‘Clients single out Paulo Roman Reyes and his litigation and arbitration team, which includes associate Benjamín Jordán – outstanding in their work.’
‘Benjamín Jordan stands out for investing countless hours to understand all the technical details fully, carefully reviewing all the documentation, requesting all necessary backups, and drafting in an outstanding way.‘
Key clients
Ferrovial Construcción Chile
Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
Inprolec
Grupo Azvi
Isotron Chile
Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Regional de Atacama
Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
BEC Industrial
Planve
Venteko Montajes
Wsp Chile
BHP Chile
Litostroj Power
U Payments
North Minerals
Consorcio Valle Hermoso
Work highlights
- Representing Claro Vicuña Valenzuela in a major arbitration against an affiliate of A-Port (the concessionaire of the Iquique Airport), which concerns the early termination of an EPC contract.
- Representing Inprolec in an arbitration proceeding against Compañía General de Electricidad, in relation to the alleged breach of three contracts for the construction of electricity substations.
- Acting for BEC Ingenieria y Construccion in an arbitration concerning the construction of a dam.
Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 4
Boutique firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados ‘stands out from its peers for its construction industry knowledge'. The 14-strong practice is also well known for projects-related disputes, civil and commercial claims, and litigation involving infrastructure, energy, finance, mining, public works, shareholder issues and bankruptcy. The principal figures are Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who has an enviable track record in public works-related contractual disputes between construction companies and the Chilean State; and experienced litigator Paulo Román Reyes (a name partner since 2022). Notable growth includes the December 2022 hire of construction and commercial disputes specialist Orlando Palominos (‘among the best lawyers around') as a partner from Lembeye; former partner Juan Carlos Flores recently departed the firm.Practice head(s):
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick; Paulo Roman Reyes; Orlando Palominos
Testimonials
‘Always available and understands the needs of clients.‘
‘Quickly gets on board for difficult issues and provides sound advice, particularly in connection with construction contracts and claim management.‘
‘Stands out from its peers for its construction industry knowledge and the ability to react quickly to different and demanding requests.’
‘The know-how acquired by litigating construction lawsuits (many against the Chilean state) places it in a cutting-edge position on the market.‘
‘Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick’s meticulous, structured, professional and very collaborative work favours the co-working that clients expect from a law firm.’
‘Orlando Palominos – clients are thrilled with the service and advice he provides. Clients would not hesitate to entrust any trial to him He is a talented, serious, rigorous and reliable person. Among the best lawyers around.’
‘Orlando Palominos understands the difficulties that clients face and provides advice that protects their interests.‘
‘Orlando Palominos is remarkable thanks to his analytical capacity, knowledge of the law that is way above his peers, his ability to communicate difficult ideas in clear language, and his availability to answer requests and questions.’
Key clients
Codelco
Inprolec
Avla
First Aval
Fondo de inversión Privado MDPR
Grupo SEK
Unión Española
Globe
Papelara
Aulas hospitalarias
Forestal Terrasur
Sucesion Roger Neumann
U-Payments
Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista del Aconcagua
Grupo Jedimar
Blue Express
Isotron Chile
Empresa Eléctrica Caren
Consorcio Cosal-Kalam
Work highlights
- Representing CODELCO in a dispute, which was commenced by a services provider that is claiming compensation for alleged contractual breaches.
- Representing Claro Vicuña Valenzuela (further to its appointment by a liquidator and creditors) in a proceeding against the Chilean State to recover damages resulting from the latter’s alleged breach of a construction contract.
- Representing Grupo SEK in different disputes regarding the legality of permits for the Santa Laura Stadium (home to the Unión Española Soccer Club).
Chile > Public law Tier 4
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.Practice head(s):
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick; Juan Diego Rabat Celis
Testimonials
‘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.
Fleischmann & Román Abogados > Firm Profile
With its roots in one of the country’s most traditional and long-established law firms, founded in 1875 as Aldunate & Associates Attorneys, later to be known as Reymond & Fleischmann Attorneys, the firm was divided and two of its partners decided to pursue a professional venture together with most of the team, thus creating Fleischmann & Leon Attorneys.
Its name, Fleischmann & Leon Attorneys, represents its current partners. In line with its own history, the firm’s main goal is to provide an excellent service to its clients, thus positioning itself as a boutique law firm within the legal market, specializing in construction, infrastructure, public works concessions, litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution. Likewise, the firm provides advice on corporate matters and on telecommunication and real estate projects, as well as consultancy in labor matters.
Fleischmann & Leon Attorneys is committed to providing a comprehensive and personalized service to both local and foreign individuals and companies. Its main mission is to help its clients take the best business and personal decisions, providing timely counsel and adequate solutions to their problems, while keeping a global perspective on each of its client’s needs.
Fleischmann & Leon Attorneys keeps its professional practice and quality, fostering and promoting continuous improvement, with outstanding professionals and a long-standing and renowned career in high-complexity cases of national relevance, both within the public and private spheres.
With this in mind, Fleischmann & Leon Attorneys is very confident in its essence, always striving to strengthen its practice, which stands out for the specialization and depth of its areas of expertise.
Areas of practice
Arbitrations, litigations and mediations: Fleischmann & Leon is a recognized expert within this field. Led by Hernan Fleischmann Chadwick, Juan Ignacio Leon Lira and Hernan Fleischmann Echenique, the firm has a long record advising local and foreign clients in areas such as arbitrations, litigations, mediations and dispute settlements, considering subjects such as free competition, industrial property, civil and commercial law, tax, infrastructure, construction, concessions of public works, telecommunications, energy and natural resources.
Infrastructure, construction and projects: Fleischmann & Leon has broad experience within this area in Chile. Over the years, local and international corporations have relied on the firm for advice on all subjects and fields related to this area. Hernan Fleischmann Chadwick and Juan Ignacio Leon Lira lead a highly specialized team positioned in construction, real estate, private and public infrastructure, arbitrations, litigations and mediations on those areas.
Corporate and real estate: led by Juan Ignacio Leon Lira and Juan Pablo Urenda, the firm serves local and international corporations in areas such as tax, commercial law, projects areas, negotiation and drafting of all kinds of contracts and advice on urban and rural real estate transactions, advice on real estate planning, construction and administration agreements, advice on real estate development, land parceling, condominium formation and land allotment, real estate funds and structuring of collateral security.
Labor: Fleischmann & Leon provides legal advice to large local and international corporations in all aspects related to the field of labor law – mainly in restructuring and reorganization, lawsuits and labor disputes, collective bargaining and union level, and tax, giving effective and timely solution to the needs of its clients.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbitration, litigation and mediation | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick E: hfch@flycia.cl | ||
| Arbitration, litigation and mediation | Juan Ignacio León Lira E: jileon@flycia.cl | ||
| Infrastructure, construction and projects | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick E: hfch@flycia.cl | ||
| Infrastructure, construction and projects | Juan Ignacio León Lira E: jileon@flycia.cl | ||
| Corporate and real estate | Juan Ignacio León Lira E: jileon@flycia.cl | ||
| Corporate and real estate | Juan Pablo Urenda E: jpu@flycia.cl | ||
| Labor | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick E: hfch@flycia.cl |
Staff Figures
Other fee-earners : 11 Total staff : 20Other
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Fleischmann & León Abogados is a boutique law firm, that is characterized for delivering an excellent service to its clients. The firm specializes in construction, infrastructure, public works concessions, litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, in which its lawyers have vast experience and a professional trajectory of more than 20 years.
In addition, the firm provides advice on corporate, real estate, labor and telecommunications issues, and has been recognized in the areas of expertise by the most important legal rankings worldwide, such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, Who is Who Legal, and Leaders League, which attest to their quality and professional experience. Who is Who Legal and Leaders League. In 2018 the partner Hernán Fleischmann Ch. was appointed as Lawyer of the Year in construction matters, by the ranking Best Lawyers, and in 2019 Fleischmann & León Abogados was appointed as N°1 in construction disputes resolution by the ranking Leaders League, together with another law firm.
Fleischmann & León Abogados is a firm committed to deliver an integral and focused service, both to people and companies, local and foreign, through a specialized, timely, efficient and strategic advice, which responds faithfully to the needs of each of its clients, which has led to establish itself within the best offices in its field, according to the legal rankings.
Fleischmann & León Abogados stands out for its practice and professional quality, fostering and promoting closeness and efficiency for its clients, with top-level professionals and a long and recognized track record in matters of high complexity and relevance to the country, both in the public sphere and in the private sector.
Construction and infrastructure: Fleischmann & León Abogados has long-standing experience and renowned expertise in this field. Throughout the years, both local and international corporations have entrusted the firm with advice in all matters and fields related to this practice area. The firm is composed by a team of lawyers highly specialized in construction, public and private infrastructure, disputes, arbitration and mediation.
Lawyers at Fleischmann & León Abogados have successfully provided advice in construction and infrastructure projects, both under public and private law, and all throughout their development stages, ie,(sacar lo marcado en amarillo) from their negotiation, to their complete execution, which gives Fleischmann & León Abogados a complete and integral view when providing advice on infrastructure projects.
The experience and background of Fleischmann & León Abogados in this field has been recognized by the best legal rankings worldwide.
Dispute resolution: Fleischmann & León Abogados is widely renowned in all aspects relating to this practice area. Led by Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, named as “Lawyer of the Year in Construction” (2018) by the prestigious ranking Best Lawyers, the firm has a long track record in providing legal counsel to local and foreign companies regarding disputes, trials, arbitration, mediation and dispute resolution in general.
Fleischmann & León Abogados is specially focused as a boutique law firm in the field of dispute resolution, particularly regarding infrastructure, construction, public works concessions and mining, both within the public and private sector.
Lawyers at Fleischmann & León Abogados have successfully taken part in local and foreign arbitration procedures and negotiations, relating to construction and infrastructure projects, such as public works under concession; penitentiary, energy, airport, highway, desalination and mining infrastructure projects, among others.
Lawyers at Fleischmann & León are renowned for their vast technical knowledge on construction matters, which facilitates interacting with the client when representing and/or claiming its interests.
The experience and background of Fleischmann & León Abogados in this field has been recognized by the best legal rankings worldwide.
Real estate: Fleischmann & León Abogados provides local and international companies with advice in matters such as corporate law, projects, negotiation and drafting of all types of agreements and counsel in both urban and rural real estate transactions. Counseling includes real estate planning and development, construction contracts, subdivision of land, condominiums and land allocation, as well as real estate funds and security structuring.
Fleischmann & León Abogados manages personalized and strategic formulas for each client, in order to make their projects more profitable and competitive. For such purpose, the firm gets deeply involved in all aspects, such as tax, urbanistic, financial and commercial impacts.
The experience and background of Fleischmann & León Abogados in this field has been recognized by the best legal rankings worldwide.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick | hfch@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick | hfch@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Projects & Infrastructure | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick | hfch@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Public Law | Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick | hfch@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Projects & Infrastructure | Juan Ignacio León Lira | jileon@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Juan Ignacio León Lira | jileon@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Juan Ignacio León Lira | jileon@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Real Estate | Juan Ignacio León Lira | jileon@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Dispute Resolution: Litigation | Paulo Roman Reyes | prr@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Paulo Roman Reyes | prr@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Real Estate | Juan Pablo Urenda | jmb@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |
| Manager | Jimena Martínez Bauch | jmb@flycia.cl | +56232209600 |