Active in the technology, infrastructure, media and chemicals sectors, DLA Piper Chile is skilled in advising public entities and major companies on regulatory compliance and government powers and administrative functions. It is also well equipped to assist clients in public procurement and concessions matters, from bidding processes to contract execution, and in administrative and constitutional litigation. Steering the practice is José Tomás Correa Concha, whose practice is geared towards representing public agencies and private companies in public law matters in regulated and unregulated markets, public procurement and contentious-administrative proceedings. Senior associate Joaquin Santos is highly active in mandates involving risk management, sanctioning proceedings and litigation before specialised courts. Former practice head Diego Peña and senior associate Felipe Massardo left the firm in March 2026 and July 2026, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- I would like to highlight the partner in charge, Tomás Correa, for his approachability, practical vision, and mastery of the subject matter. He inspires confidence and provides effective solutions to problems in dealings with the government.
- Deep knowledge of the subjects and experience provide reliability.
- Their greatest strengths are the analytical rigor of their presentations and the predictability of their delivery times. In this regard, Tomás Correa is an outstanding example; his logical vision and personal approach ensure that each matter is handled with the necessary technical depth without losing sight of efficiency. His leadership is undoubtedly the deciding factor in their favor.
- What makes them unique is the balance between analytical rigor and operational agility. The team stands out for its impeccable legal reasoning in its presentations, breaking down complex problems into clear and actionable strategies. They offer technical sophistication, personalized attention, and a flexible structure. They have innovated their collaborative model through the efficient use of technology for case management and constant communication, overcoming the traditional rigidity of other firms and ensuring complete alignment with the client's objectives.
- What distinguishes DLA Piper is its ability to combine very strong technical expertise in competition law with a genuinely practical and business-oriented approach. The team not only demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal framework and recent case law, but also translated that into clear, actionable guidance tailored to our specific business model.
- Sofia O'ryan, Tomas Correa, and Barbara Galetovic stand out for combining deep technical expertise with a very pragmatic and business-oriented mindset, which is not always easy to find in this area.
- Fluency, availability, excellence.
Key clients
- American Tower Corporation (ATC Sitios de Chile)
Work highlights
Advising American Tower Corporation (ATC Sitios de Chile) on regulatory and administrative matters related to owning and operating communication real estate and transferring telecoms infrastructure to the client’s name.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Tomás Correa Concha