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Ossandón Abogados Offices

CERRO EL PLOMO 5420, OFFICE 1901
LAS CONDES
SANTIAGO
Chile
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Ossandón Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Chile > Corporate and M&A Tier 5
Ossandón Abogados‘ eight-strong corporate practice has longstanding experience in advising significant family offices and Chilean companies on commercial matters, allowing the group to establish a broad-ranging roster with clients drawn from the real estate, construction, agriculture, warehouses, mining, viticulture and residential waste collection segments. The firm is also the Chilean member of Washington DC-headquartered global legal network, SCG LEGAL. The group is co-led by corporate, real estate and tax law expert Marko Jürgensen Kroneberg; and founding partner Roberto Ossandón, who assists with both real estate and commercial law. In a significant boost to the team, corporate practitioners Josemaria Romero Evans, Roberto Grant Gajardo and Monserrat Alarcón were all made partners in March 2021, considerably deepening the partner-level bench.Practice head(s):
Marko Jürgensen Kroneberg; Roberto Ossandón
Testimonials
‘Very professional team.‘
‘Highly trustworthy.‘
Key clients
Empresas FPY
Grupo Urbaser Danner Chile
Norsemont Mining
VKR Holding
Taco Bell Chile
Francisco Perez Yoma Family office
Alto Los Nogales
Inmobiliaria Fundamenta
El Chamisero Inmobiliaria
Mersan
Exportadora Prize
Bernardo Ossandón Larrain
Work highlights
- Advised Alto Los Nogales and Inmobiliaria Fundamenta on an association to develop a luxury real estate business.
- Advised China Tianying on an extensive due diligence of KDM, Starco and Demarco, Chile’s main waste management companies.
- Advised Carlos Montt on the sale of forest and farming business assets to a German company.
Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 5
‘Offering creative solutions that reflect its knowledge of law and various court rulings‘, Ossandón Abogados‘ litigation team has longstanding experience in engineering, construction and real estate-related disputes. The department is led by Joaquín Montero Ossandón, who acts for major construction and real estate companies in commercial and civil trials, including urban law and concessions-related judgments. In key growth for the practice, arbitration specialist Eduardo Spichiger B and construction litigation expert Viviana Brito C were both elevated to the partnership in March 2021.Practice head(s):
Joaquín Montero; Eduardo Spichiger
Testimonials
‘The firm’s litigation team stands out from other law firms that I have met in that it works together and coherently, offering creative solutions that reflect its knowledge of law and various court rulings. In addition, I constantly receive various emails with updated information on the status of my cases.‘
‘The lawyers always respond very quickly to my requirements and queries, with solid and informed responses – great for the personalised, partner-level attention, availability, dedication, clarity and intelligent strategies.‘
‘They work as a team, demonstrating coordination and the professional dedication of each practice member.‘
‘An active, creative legal team that has vast knowledge of the technical areas involved in litigation – great learning ability, cordial, diligent and continuous 24/7 availability.‘
‘Ability to integrate the team with client executives and internal staff in a collaborative, participatory and creative manner – extraordinary ability to act quickly in the event of legal emergencies.‘
‘Disputes are addressed in a realistic manner, with strategies taken in conjunction with clients and without creating false expectations.‘
‘Direct contact with clients and professionalism when dealing with litigation, as well as clarity when explaining the strategies and steps to follow.‘
‘Efficient and timely attention, and I would highlight the expertise of partners Joaquín Montero and Viviana Brito C, who have personally handled my lawsuits.‘
Key clients
Salfa Corp
Besalco
Socovesa
Inmobiliaria Aconcagua
Inmobiliaria Almagro
Inmobiliaria PY
Inmobiliaria Fundamenta
Constructora Novatec
Latam Airlines
Salinas y Fabres
Velux
Banco Estado
Tezman
Bosca
Emo Trans Chile
Work highlights
- Acted for Besalco in its damages claim against the Public Works Ministry, which was based on delays that occurred during works on Puente Bicentenario in Concepción
- Acted for Socovesa Ingeniería y Construcción in a claim against the Health Service, which imposed fines because of the delay to hospital works, which were necessary because of the 2010 earthquake.
- Defended Inmobiliaria Fundamenta against a property-related claim brought by Rentas Falabella.
Chile > Environment
Ossandón Abogados > Firm Profile
OSSANDON ABOGADOS was founded in 1981 in Santiago, Chile. Our highly experienced team of lawyers is unswervingly committed to providing the clients we serve the types of solutions to their legal problems that best fit their needs. We examine their problems from every vantage point and make certain that before we act we have anticipated fully the consequences of whatever course of action we recommend they take. We also work closely with other highly capable firms throughout Chile, from Arica in the north, to Punta Arenas in the south, enabling us to provide our international and domestic clients quality representation, wherever in the country their need for legal services may arise.
On the international front, Ossandón Abogados is the only Chilean member of State Capital Group, one of the most prestigious global legal networks, with its headquarters located in Washington D.C. and more than 150 affiliated legal firms across 82 countries. This allows us to specialize in providing counseling to foreign clients from all over the world.
Practice Areas
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Business Litigation
Business Transactions
Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Employment
Energy
Environmental
Foreign Investment
Government Relations
Construction Litigation
Non-Profit
Real Estate
Tax
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions | MARKO JÜRGENSEN K. | mjurgensen@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Real Estate | ROBERTO OSSANDÓN I. | rossandon@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Litigation - Construction Litigation | JOAQUIN MONTERO O. | jmontero@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Foreign Investment | ROBERTO GRANT G. | rgrant@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Employment & Inmigration | JUAN PABLO GRANT G. | jpgrant@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Environmental | PAOLA FRITZ T. | pfritz@ossandon.cl | Tel: (56-2) 2368 1000 |
Languages
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SCG Legal- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: litigation