Acting for companies, boards and senior executives, Carey’s five-member criminal law department is routinely mandated to act in sensitive investigations and high-stakes litigation across Chile. The practice’s expertise in economic offences further encompases fraud, embezzlement, and breach of trust and market‑related crimes. It also assists with the criminal side to environmental violations, public health offences, computer fraud and the criminal liability of legal entities. Heading the team, senior counsel Rodrigo Aldoney is a widely-respected criminal and regulatory law specialist; while senior associate Eduardo Alcaíno focuses on the gamut of criminal law work, particularly white-collar crime, compliance and litigation.
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Key clients
- Ambipar
- Andes Mainstream
- Atria
- Blanco & Negro
- Brink’s Chile
- Clorox Chile
- Coopeuch
- Deloitte
- ENAP
- Executives of Seguros Falabella
- Ilender
- LDA
- Melón Hormigones
Work highlights
Assisted Ambipar with a criminal investigation, which was initiated after Anglo American Sur filed a complaint against one of its former executives for alleged internal fraud.
Assisted Andes Mainstream with a criminal investigation, following a complaint filed by the Conchí Viejo Atacameña Indigenous Community against two legal entities (and whoever may be found responsible), such complaint alleging corporate criminal liability.
Assisted Atria Energía with a criminal complaint against its former Treasury Coordinator for fraud.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Rodrigo Aldoney