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Compliance

The multidisciplinary, compliance and anti-corruption team at market giant Carey has an enviable reputation for its expertise in Law No. 21,595 on Economic Crimes, as well as Regulation No. 62, which was recently issued by Chile’s Anti Money Laundering (AML) Authority. The six-strong group, which covers the gamut of compliance issues, including criminal liability, internal investigations, governance and risk management, has notable sector specialisms in banking, energy, infrastructure, biotechnology, retail and telecoms. Recent highlights include updating Banco de Chile’s crime prevention models throughout its subsidiaries; designing compliance frameworks for multinational groups, including Merck, BioMarin, SBA Communications and PorscheHolding; and implementing bespoke governance structures for clients such as Paz Corp, Agricovial and Minera Valle Central. The practice additionally assists with aligning global standards, such as the US’ Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act, with local regulations, so as to facilitate multinational clients’ clients. Department head and ‘standout partner’ Guillermo Acuña is widely respected for his experience in designing and implementing compliance frameworks, while senior counsel Rodrigo Aldoney specialises in criminal law and economic crime prevention. The associate to note, Matías Gatica focuses on compliance programmes, anti-corruption, corporate crime risk management, internal investigations and criminal corporate liability, as well as M&A and corporate and commercial matters. Former associates Pablo Pavez and Rebeca Silva departed the firm in 2025.
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Testimonials

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  • The professionals who assist us are the best in their fields: Mariana Guzmán in day-to-day support, Camila Suárez in legal analysis, compliance and contracts, Ignacio Gillmore in all corporate matters, Guillermo Acuña in crime prevention models and José Mercado in data privacy.
  • Carey's professionals are characterized by their solid training, extensive knowledge, and helpful approach. They cover many of the aspects we need to have addressed, so they don't limit themselves to providing a single solution and are extremely reliable.
  • It's a very robust and practical team, capable of adapting the standard to the client's operations and realities. They take the project very seriously, offering comprehensive and practical advice.
  • Up-to-date knowledge in compliance matters. Knowledge of risk management methodologies. The standout partner is Guillermo Acuña.
  • The team possesses the soft skills and technical knowledge to provide an excellent service and implement a robust compliance programme in any type of company. What clients find different is that their work is based on risk management (matrices) and not solely on legal theory.
  • His ability to listen and understand problems is exceptional. This, combined with his professional excellence and willingness to find solutions, translates into a high-level service, tailored to each client, with clear and precise solutions. I would especially like to highlight Mr. Elías Mohor for his professionalism and human touch in every interaction and solution.
  • Among the best lawyers around, they focus on responding to needs, taking care of the client in every way possible and attending to the subtleties within the request.
  • The team understood our dynamics very well, which are different from a company, since we are a donor foundation.
  • Guillermo Acuña, the partner who led the consulting, understood very well how we operated and what points we needed to focus on. He didn't impose a model on us.

Key clients

  • SUSI Partners
  • Banco de Chile
  • Porsche Holding (Chile)
  • Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras
  • SBA Communications Corporation
  • Paz Corp
  • BioMarin
  • Merck Chile
  • Agricovial
  • Inkia Energy
  • MC Inversiones (MCI)
  • Minera Valle Central
  • Melón

Work highlights

Assisting Banco de Chile with updating its crime prevention model, in accordance with Law No. 20,393 on criminal liability of legal entities, including the amendments to the Economic Crimes Law.
Assisted Merck Chile with the design and implementation of a crime prevention model according to Law No. 20,393 on criminal liability of legal entities.
Advised Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras on the update of its compliance programme in accordance with local regulations, including a review of its manuals, protocols, procedures and risk matrix.

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Practice head

Guillermo Acuña