Further to the departure of name partner Felipe Bascuñán in January 2025, Allende Bascuñán & Co is now known as Allende & Cía. With the ‘ability to analyse and present complex arguments clearly and persuasively’, the five-strong dispute resolution team, which is mandated to act in civil and administrative proceedings and appeals, also regularly appears before the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court; while its industry expertise covers the commercial, aviation, mining, financial markets, and agriculture sectors. Practice leader José Alberto Allende is ’the person clients want on their side once a conflict has begun’; while the caseload of recently-promoted practice director and procedural law specialist, Sergio Avilés includes contentious-administrative procedures.
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Testimonials
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‘They have the ability to analyse and present complex arguments clearly and persuasively.’
‘Their ability to think strategically and anticipate the opposing party's moves is remarkable. Furthermore, they possess strong investigative skills and a deep understanding of the law, which allows them to build solid cases.’
‘Dedication and commitment to their clients.’
‘Clients always have a good experience with them. Dedication and personal involvement from these professionals.’
‘A very well-prepared and studious team. Superior to other firms.’
‘They're excellent. José Alberto Allende is one of the best lawyers of his generation. He's incredibly talented and skilled.’
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Air Canada
- Aerosan
- TNT Express
- Korean Air
- Fedex Express Chile
- COPA
- Air France
- KLM
- Agrícola Lomas de Maitenes
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Philips
Work highlights
Acting for Philips in a lawsuit filed by the National Consumer Corporation of Chile, in relation to the manufacture and sale of defective products.
Acting for Air Canada in different claims raised by Honey Group Chile, Chilean beekeepers, and exporters of honey, queens and nucs, after they found their bees dead upon air transportation to Canada.
Acting for Aeronsan in a case known as “The Heist of the Century”, where a total of $15m was stolen from a warehouse at Santiago International Airport.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Alberto Allende