
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' compliance team is consistently mandated by clients from the mining, construction, healthcare, life sciences, transport, technology, and food and beverage sectors for work on such matters; and the seven-member group routinely leverages the firm’s specialisms in tax, labour and environmental law, as well as data privacy, antitrust and IP. It recently assisted multinational technology company IBM with its new compliance programme in Chile, which involved a full review of internal compliance risks. The practice of department head Jorge Boldt covers companies’ internal investigations, designing and implementing compliance models, and economic crime trials. At associate level, Lorena Avendaño and Simona Marquet also maintain active compliance practices.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos compliance team stands out for its cross-functional, strategic and practical approach, especially in matters of labour compliance, antitrust, anti-corruption and general regulatory compliance. What makes them unique is their ability to integrate a rigorous legal perspective with a true understanding of the business, offering solutions that prevent risks and generate value.'
- 'They differentiate themselves from other teams due to their high technical standards, multidisciplinary approach and closeness to the client. They not only advise but also assist in the effective implementation of compliance programs, with a focus on organisational culture.'
- 'Cariola is clearly concerned with diversity, innovation, and internal collaboration. Coordinated work with other areas of the firm allows them to address compliance issues from a comprehensive perspective, which positions them above many other firms in the market.'
- 'The team in Cariola's compliance practice is one of its greatest assets. They are technically sound professionals, with judgment, ethics and a keen eye for addressing complex issues pragmatically. They stand out for their professionalism, their ability to work as a team, and their focus on concrete results.'
- 'In particular, both Sergio Diez and Jorge Boldt have been leaders in the practice, leading with vision and technical depth, and building trust with both clients and internal teams.'
- 'The combination of young talent with consolidated experience, as well as a collaborative work culture, allows this team to stand out and remain at the forefront of firms of this size, particularly in corporate, labour, and compliance matters in Chile.'
Key clients
- BHP
- Terramar
- Compass Group
- IBM
- Soprole
- Capstone Copper
- Atco Sabinco
- Teck
- Hemisur
- New Science
- Boart Longyear
- Empresas Valmar
Work highlights
Assisted IBM with a full review of internal compliance risks.
Advising Repsol on a project that involved the implementation of a compliance programme according to Chilean standards.
Advised Soprole on the implementation of a compliance programme, in accordance with Chilean legislation.
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Practice head
Jorge Boldt
