The public law practice at Bofill Mir Abogados specialises in constitutional and administrative litigation, regulatory matters and public procurement. The team frequently provides legal counsel to national and international clients across key regulated industries, including energy, mining, healthcare, telecoms and infrastructure. It also undertakes due diligence for natural resource and energy projects. In one notable recent matter, the team advised the Chilean branch of a regional airline on multiple administrative sanctions imposed by the National Migratory Service; it has also been handling the pro-bono representation of a regional social welfare foundation in a regulatory sanctioning dispute. Andrea Abascal leads the practice and brings particular expertise in life sciences and administrative law. The September 2025 hire of former Valdivia Legal patner Tomás Blake, added considerable additional depth to the practice, particularly as regards administrative law where he has a focus on litigation and public procurement, concession services and relations with state entities. A solid second line comprises associates Pablo Nogueira M and Jaime Ayala, who contribute extensive experience in constitutional litigation, regulatory compliance, environmental law and public procurement issues. Former practice director Cristián Franetovic left the firm to undertake his LLM in August 2025.
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‘The aeronautical sector, not only in Chile but in Latin America in general, is extremely complex due to its high level of regulation. Additionally, we know firsthand that aeronautical regulations are often unfamiliar to most lawyers and are not widely taught in law schools. In that sense, we emphasize that the firm has a dedicated area and, above all, maintains very close ties with the relevant authorities.'
‘Juan Pablo Guzmán and Pablo Nogueira are characterised by their cordiality and calm when serving clients, which I appreciate. Juan Pablo is usually available for our needs, even on particularly challenging days, and Pablo knows when to step in to support Juan Pablo. They are facilitators for us.'
‘What makes the Bofill Mir team's advice in this area unique is their in-depth knowledge of such a highly regulated and specific industry as casinos; they offer compelling defense strategies and arguments. In addition, what distinguishes them most is the constant contact they maintain with their clients. They conduct numerous calls, meetings and emails, which ensures excellent communication and transparency in their work.'
‘As I mentioned earlier, the main difference is the communication they maintain with their clients, which is compounded by the transparency of their defence. You always know you can count on them, and they immediately clarify any questions that arise during the process.'
Key clients
- Aerovías del Continente Americano (Avianca)
- Frutícola Río Blanco
- Bifox
- Enjoy
- Empresas Demaria
- Kuehne+Nagel
- Compañía Minera Cielo Azul
- Ecomac
Work highlights
Advised Aerovías del Continente Americano (Avianca-Chile) on more than 20 administrative sanctioning procedures carried out by the National Migratory Service, all of them based on transporting passengers into Chilean territory without the proper documentation.
Represented Frutícola Río Blanco in the processing of a constitutional action filed as a result of an illegal occupation of a piece of land owned by the company located in the municipality of Monte Patria, Coquimbo Region.
Advising Bifox on the processing of paleontological authorisations by the National Monuments Council, as well as regarding regulatory matters arising from the application for authorisations for exploitation, mineral processing and mine closure before the National Geology and Mining Service.
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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
Andrea Abascal