González & Guzmán Abogados
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Sharply focused on public, administrative, and regulatory law (with a particular emphasis on permitting processes, urban planning, and litigation), González & Guzmán Abogados maintains a presence in Antofagasta and Valparaíso as well as Santiago. Assisting clients across industries such as energy, mining, real estate and green hydrogen with obtaining permits, conducting due diligence and challenging administrative acts, the team advises on project development, regulatory compliance and the defence of clients before administrative bodies and courts. The work reflects both the team members strong public-sector backgrounds and regional presence, allowing the group to address regulatory uncertainty and permitting complexities from a strategic legal standpoint. Founding partners Sergio Guzmán and Carolina Matthei lead the litigation team, bringing experience in sanctioning and environmental procedures; while fellow name partner Juan Pablo González contributes expertise in public land and project regulation, particularly in the Antofagasta region. Francisco González offers a multidisciplinary view combining public and civil law, with particular expertise on investment regulation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We particularly highlight GGM Abogados' solid knowledge and extensive experience in public law matters, aspects reflected in the clear, solid, and coherent strategies they provided throughout all stages of the legal process. We also highly value the active and ongoing participation of all its partners, who were directly involved, providing timely technical opinions and enriching decision-making. Finally, it is worth highlighting the firm's high degree of transparency and order, especially with regard to the contracting of its services, its clear pricing, and its accurate invoicing, which greatly facilitates internal and administrative management.'
- ‘ Particularly noteworthy is the technical knowledge and experience they demonstrated in complex issues related to national assets and administrative law, along with a solid grasp of jurisprudence.'
Key clients
- AFP Uno
- Organización No Gubernamental Aumen (o El Eco de los Montes)
Work highlights
Advised private social security institution AFP UNO (regulated by the Superintendency of Pensions in accordance with DL No. 3,500) on a judicial claim against a fine imposed by the Superintendency of Pensions arising from three charges. The matter is currently under consideration by the Supreme Court in the cassation stage on the merits.