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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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  • ‘The González, Guzmán & Matthei Abogados team stands out in the practice of public law for its professional approach: not only does it have a solid theoretical foundation and knowledge of the applicable law, but it also understands the specific needs of our firm as a client and anticipates the contingencies of a given situation. This makes the firm stand out positively within the legal market and compared to other firms that provide similar services. The firm's team makes a notable effort to thoroughly understand the specific facts of each case in which its advice has been requested, providing accurate and reliable legal advice based on these facts. The firm has advised the company especially in matters of sanctioning proceedings and litigation before the courts of justice, providing an excellent defense of its interests and delivering excellent legal service. I believe it is necessary to emphasize, for in-house lawyers, the trust that can be placed in the advice provided by the firm and its team.'

  • ‘The firm has been advised primarily by partners Sergio Guzmán and Carolina Matthei, particularly regarding the regulatory agency's enforcement and sanctioning activities. Sergio Guzmán stands out for his legal knowledge and strategic vision of available legal solutions, understanding the firm's business. He also stands out for his skills as a litigator. Carolina Matthei stands out for her meticulousness, theoretical knowledge of the regulated sectors, and her adaptability to the various scenarios our firm has faced in its relationship with the regulator. Carolina also has valuable practical skills in deploying the legal solutions she has proposed, working actively alongside the firm. In both cases, I highlight the quality of the work and the availability of the partners, who are directly involved in the cases.'

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.