Commended by clients for an 'exceptional level of knowledge, depth of analysis, availability and involvement', Guerrero Olivos' public law department stands out for its administrative and constitutional law expertise across Chile’s most regulated sectors. The group routinely advises major domestic and international clients in industries such as mining, energy, infrastructure, financial services and telecoms. The team offers end-to-end support, from navigating complex regulatory processes and public procurement to securing permits and handling constitutional litigation. It is frequently sought out to challenge sanctions, support concession holders and engage in high-stakes administrative disputes. Recent high profile matters include advising Nestlé on its challenge of a Chilean ministry of health regulation affecting food advertising; and successfully challenging the classification of three subsidiaries of Antofagasta Minerals as “strategic” entities before the Court of Appeal, avoiding significant security-related costs. The practice is co-led by Eduardo Cordero, an expert in constitutional and administrative law, known for his deep experience representing major regulated entities before the Supreme and Constitutional Courts; he is routinely called on to provide expert legal opinions by peers and top-tier clients such as Codelco, Banco BCI and Mutual de Seguros de Chile. Praised for his ‘availability and ability to propose strategies’, fellow co-head José Gabriel Undurraga is recognised for his litigation and procurement work for companies such as Nestlé and Antofagasta Minerals. Senior associate Roberto Burgos brings specialist expertise across public tenders, litigation and compliance, and is a key participant in the department’s broad regulatory advisory work. Former senior counsel Rosa Fernanda Gómez left the firm in November 2024.
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Public Law and Regulated Markets, Technology, Media and Telecoms
Position

Eduardo is a partner and member of the public law and regulated markets area (Band 1). In addition, he is a member of the TMT department.

Career

He specializes in constitutional and administrative law and regulated industries. He is an expert in constitutional and administrative disputes and represents regulated and non-regulated entities, in straightforward regulatory processes and transactional matters including M&A, energy projects, banking and finance, mining, transport, sanitary, TMT, pharmaceutical, real estate, and port and customs, among others.

In the academic field, he is Professor of Administrative Law, director of the Master’s in Administrative Law, and of the Diploma on Administrative and Urbanistic Law, and member of the academic senate of the Masters and Doctoral Programs at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. In addition, he is Professor of Administrative Law at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

He has written several specialized books and publications (more than 40), almost all in public, administrative, constitutional, and mining law.

Languages
Spanish, German and Italian.
Memberships
He served in the General Comptroller’s Office’s Court of Auditors, initially as an alternate member from 2007 to 2011, and subsequently as a full member from 2011 to 2016.
Education
  • Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (1996).
  • Diploma in Administrative Law Advanced Studies, Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain (2001).
  • Doctor in Law, Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain (2002).
  • Master’s in Territorial and Urban Politics, Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, Spain (2002).

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  • ‘High knowledge, strategy development and availability.'

    ‘Eduardo Cordero is a partner who is arguably the best public law lawyer in Chile. José Gabriel Undurraga stands out for his availability and ability to propose strategies.'

    ‘We contacted partner Felipe Fruhling from the Energy and Environment team. He, along with Eduardo Cordero and José Gabriel Undurraga, created the strategy for our administrative law case and executed it quickly, as the deadlines were very short. All three are strong leaders. Their service was very responsive and top-quality. Communication with them has been fluid and timely. They keep us informed of every step of the case.'

    ‘All of the attorneys who assisted us (Felipe Fruhling, Eduardo Cordero, and Jose Gabriel Undurraga) have outstanding reputations in the legal market and before the judiciary. This facilitated our collaborative work with other industry players who were also affected by the administrative ruling.'

Key clients

  • Nestlé Inmobiliaria Almazara Concesionario Caleta Abarca Agrícola Vespucio Antofagasta Minerals (AMSA) Mutual de Seguros de Chile ESVAL Banco BCI Asociación de Locatarios de Alonso de Córdova SCM Atacama Kozan Casa de Moneda Codelco Bodenor Flexcenter Telefónica CCU Aguas Andinas

Work highlights

Advising the concessionaire of Caleta Abarca beach, a popular urban beach located in Viña del Mar on an administrative process before the Municipality of Viña del Mar.