Standing out for its expertise in sanctioning and regulatory proceedings, Allende & Cía frequently represents clients across a range of industries before the administrative authorities, as well as in complex litigation before the Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court. Heading the team is Jose Alberto Allende, who is a key figure in public law disputes; he frequently works alongside director Sergio Andrés Avilés, who has in-depth knowledge of procedural law and litigation. Promoted to partner in 2025, Francisco Javier Allende P contributes experience in the public law aspects of infrastructure, construction and project development.
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Key clients
- Air Canada
- TNT Express
- Renner Coatings
- FedEx Express Chile
- Agrícola Lomas de Maitenes
- Fundación Las Rosas
- Mas Errázuriz
- Atlas Air
- Qatar Airways
Work highlights
Advising Air Canada in connection with a series of inspections conducted upon its arrival operations in Santiago, relating to alleged non-compliance with the disinfestation standards established under the new regulatory framework.
Representing Lomas de Maitenes, one of Chile’s largest agricultural producers, in proceedings before the Investigative Police (PDI), the Regional Health Authority (Seremi de Salud), the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and other competent agencies, relating to a workplace accident.
Representing charitable institution Fundación Las Rosas in a challenge to a decision by the Chilean authorities to initiate administrative sanctioning proceedings.
Practice head
José Alberto Allende