FerradaNehme has a strong track record in a broad range of public law matters, including audits, contentious-administrative proceedings and regulatory disputes, appearing before bodies such as the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic and the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service, in addition to the Environmental, Constitutional and Supreme Courts. The team also has significant expertise in advising on the implementation of new legislation, public procurement and contractual frameworks involving the state. Leading players operating in regulated industries such as mining, ports, energy, water infrastructure, public transportation, fisheries and security services routinely seek out the firm; Chilean state-owned mining company Codelco, one of the world’s largest copper producers, is a key client. The team is spearheaded by Josefina Court, whose practice has a particular emphasis on regulatory and environmental matters. Assisting in the environmental and energy spheres is director Fernanda Skewes, who is particularly skilled in matters relating to public decision-making and market regulation. Senior associate Joaquín Carbone‘s practice is geared towards cases in the realm of constitutional and administrative sanctions.
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- Indeed, one of its strengths is teamwork; it is not a single lawyer who attends to clients, but a team of professionals who combine different skills and knowledge, which are put at the service of the client in an agile and coordinated manner.
- In our case, we value his expertise in Public Law, particularly in the administrative field, but also his knowledge and sensitivity to the educational sector in which we operate. In this instance, Luis Cordero's experience, combining the qualities of a skilled lawyer, professor of administrative law, academic background, and former minister, is a significant advantage over other firms.
- Compared to other firms, the FerradaNehme team demonstrates a high degree of consistency in the capabilities of its lawyers. It is common in some firms to have lawyers with limited experience or skills. This is not the case here; the team is strong and there is evident professional respect among its members.
- I would like to highlight the work of attorney Fernanda Skewes. She is very clear in her explanations, brings passion and talent to the matters she addresses, and does so efficiently. I would also like to emphasize her ability to express her views independently, even when they differ from my own, which speaks volumes about her professionalism.
- This is a top-notch senior team.
- Knowledge and closeness.
- Knowledge, good team, delivery of timely solutions and proposals.
Key clients
- National Copper Corporation of Chile (“Codelco”)
- Prosegur
- San Antonio Port Company
- The Pegasus Group Company
- Colegio Alianza Francesa - Antoine de Saint Exupéry de Santiago (“Alianza Francesa”)
- Voy Santiago
- Santo Tomás University
- Aguas Pacífico
- Corpesca
- BHP Billiton
Work highlights
Advising Voy Santiago on the concession contract for public passenger transport services in the city of Santiago.
Defended Corpesca in administrative sanctioning proceedings before the administrative authorities and the courts due to the application of regulations in the industrial fishing sector.
Acting for Empresa Portuaria San Antonio (EPSA) in multiple judicial proceedings arising from challenges to the Ministry of the Environment’s resolution declaring the Lagunas de Llolleo “Ojos de Mar” area an urban wetland, including proceedings before the Second Environmental Court related to the same matter.
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.
Fernanda Skewes
Practice head
Josefina Court