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Allende & Cía

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Following the March 2025 departure of former name partner Felipe Bascuñán Montaner and a group of six lawyers, the former Allende Bascuñán & Cía is now known as Allende & Cía, with both the firm and the public law practice now led by Jose Alberto Allende - a ‘great advisor’ and 'magnificent lawyer' according to clients. The team advises on a range of administrative and regulatory mandates, handling litigation, sanctioning proceedings and constitutional disputes, among other matters; recent work includes aviation regulation litigation, planning disputes for mining companies, and sanctioning matters for companies operating without the correct licensing. Associate practice director Sergio Andrés Avilés is an expert in procedural law and litigation, with experience in administrative disputes, appeals, Supreme Court cases and arbitration.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘It's one of the best firms I've ever worked with. The service they provide is excellent, personalised, and always available.'

  • ‘The firm's size allows for a direct relationship with its professionals. José Alberto Allende is a magnificent lawyer, with vision and strategy. He has helped me in very sensitive matters, and the experience has always been very positive.'

  • ‘Their understanding of their clients' problems. In all the time I've been with them, they've never let me down. They handle matters personally, and that helps them make better decisions.'

  • ‘They are highly educated and capable of handling all kinds of issues. They are intelligent and studious. José Alberto Allende is a great advisor.'

Key clients

  • Air Canada
  • TNT Express
  • Renner Coatings
  • Fedex Express Chile
  • Agrícola Lomas de Maitenes
  • Fundación Las Rosas
  • Mas Errázuriz

Work highlights

Advised Renner Coatings Chile in a complaint from the Municipality of Pudahuel for operating without an authorised business license.
Representing TNT Express (a subsidiary of Fedex) in a claim filed before the Santiago Court of Appeals, after the commercial license to operate its headquarters in the city of Santiago was revoked.
Advised underground mining and energy project company Mas Errázuriz on a series of conflicts with members of the La Dormida community, related to the construction of the San Isidro Quilapilún Aqueduct, which Aguas Pacífico is building for Anglo American.

Practice head

José Alberto Allende