Allende & Cía’s corporate litigation group regularly appears before courts across Chile, its experience covering civil and administrative proceedings, appeals, and Constitutional Court and Supreme Court matters. The five-member practice handles matters ranging from civil and commercial conflicts, to aviation, mining, financial market and agricultural sector disputes. Department head José Alberto Allende is lauded for his ‘intelligence and practical ability’; and dispute resolution practice director Sergio Avilés is an expert in procedural law and contentious administrative procedures.
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Testimonials
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- They are distinguished by their ability to anticipate, communicate clearly, and propose viable solutions.
- The team is practical, available, and has procedural knowledge. They propose clear and cost-effective solutions. They are flexible and very organised in keeping clients updated on litigation developments.
- The intelligence and practical ability of José Alberto Allende.
- This team handles the legal disputes of its internal clients very well. José Alberto Allende's leadership in this regard is key.
- Allende & Cía.'s dispute resolution practice is distinguished by its highly specialized approach to tax disputes and complex regulatory and asset-related conflicts. The team combines strong technical expertise with a strategic vision for litigation, enabling them to develop effective defenses in highly complex scenarios.
- The team is characterized by a professional practice based on sound judgment, technical expertise, and experience in handling complex disputes. In this context, José Alberto Allende stands out; his experience has allowed him to participate in highly demanding cases, contributing legal clarity and consistency to decision-making.
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Air Canada
- Aerosan
- TNT Express
- Korean Air
- Fedex Express Chile
- COPA (Compañía Panameña de Aviación)
- Air France
- KLM
- Qatar Airways
- Agrícola Lomas de Maitenes
- Ethiopian Airlines
Work highlights
Acted for Philips in a lawsuit, which was filed by the National Consumer Corporation of Chile (CONADECUS) for the manufacture and sale of defective products from 2008 to 2021.
Acted 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 (and where the client was responsible for storing the money).
Acted for Renner Sayerlack in a tort liability claim, alleging that paint supplied for baby furniture contained excessive lead levels under US standards (despite complying with Chilean regulations).
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Practice head
José Alberto Allende