CMS Carey & Allende’s litigators handle disputes over real estate, construction, infrastructure, public procurement, agribusiness and aquaculture. The seven-strong team in Santiago also acts in conflicts involving mining, energy-related services, telecoms, digital infrastructure and financial services, as well as fintech, gaming, education and consumer sector-related mandates. Rodrigo Campero regularly acts in major contractual, tort and regulatory disputes; while former Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution partner, Tomás Bown, has significant experience in civil and commercial litigation, shareholder and corporate governance disputes, and public procurement and infrastructure matters. Associate Dominique Pacheco assists with the firm’s civil, commercial and construction disputes.
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Testimonials
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- Rodrigo Campero and his team of litigators are excellent professionals.
- Professionalism and good client service.
- Tomas Bown: his commitment to his clients is unwavering.
- Regulatory knowledge and creativity in providing solutions to their clients.
- The team's main differentiator lies in the quality and complementarity of its lawyers. They are highly skilled professionals, yet also very approachable and solution oriented. Tomás Bown stands out for his strategic vision, clarity in decision making, and strong involvement in cases. He has the ability to translate legal complexities into concrete recommendations for the business. Among the associates, Dominique Pacheco excels in her high level of technical expertise, commitment, and responsiveness. Compared to other firms, this team combines technical excellence with a much more pragmatic and client-focused approach, which makes a significant difference in practice. Clients feel very secure and supported throughout the process by this multidisciplinary team.
- The litigation team at CMS Carey & Allende stands out for its effective combination of technical rigor, strategic judgment, and a business-oriented approach. They don't just analyse cases from a purely legal perspective; they deeply understand the client's business and design strategies aligned with their objectives. Their key strengths are the clarity of their recommendations, their ability to anticipate scenarios, and their efficient execution. They also maintain excellent coordination with other departments. Compared to other firms, the team excels due to the partners' direct involvement in relevant matters, their rapid response, and their ability to simplify complex problems into actionable decisions. In terms of innovation, they demonstrate a modern approach to case management, with flexible fee structures, efficient use of technology, and a highly collaborative internal culture.
Key clients
- Sun International Chile
- Cermaq Chile
- Orica Chile
- Puchi Family
- Multivac Chile
- Association of Canal Owners Maipo Canal Society
- Free market
- Entel PCS Telecommunications
- Chilexpress
- Fincantieri Infrastrutture Sociali
- Galilea Engineering and Construction
- ATC Sitios de Chile
Work highlights
Assisted Sun International Chile with challenging tax assessments of approximately $11.8m (arising from a tax-neutral corporate reorganisation).
Acted for Chilexpress in an administrative law dispute against the Municipality of Pudahuel, the latter arbitrarily modifying the street address of the company’s national distribution centre.
Acted for Galilea in collective consumer protection proceedings, which were brought by Chile's National Consumer Service (SERNAC), in relation to alleged delays in residential projects.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rodrigo Campero; Tomás Bown