/ Latin Lawyer 250 2026 highlights Alessandri’s strength and its sector-specific approach
August 29, 2025The international guide Latin Lawyer 250 recognized Alessandri in its 2026 edition as a “Highly Recommended” firm in Chile. It highlights the firm’s sector-specific approach, the strength of its intellectual property practice, and the team’s ability to offer customized legal solutions to clients’ business challenges.
According to Latin Lawyer 250, Alessandri maintains a prominent position in Chile’s competitive legal market. With a history spanning over 130 years, the firm has built a solid reputation across various areas. Its sector-specific approach allows clients to receive tailored legal solutions to their business and legal challenges, supported by a team of talented lawyers.
The firm also continues to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion through its committee led by Macarena Gatica. Notable initiatives include programs to support the return to work after maternity leave and efforts to eliminate unconscious bias in recruitment processes.
Looking ahead, Alessandri has incorporated artificial intelligence tools into M&A transactions, litigation, labor law, and aviation, in collaboration with external tech companies.
Highlighted Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
Rodrigo Velasco leads this practice with a distinguished track record in landmark cases, such as the first registration of a sound mark in Chile and the first certification mark application. Santiago Ortúzar, former president of the Chilean Intellectual Property Association, strengthens the team with expertise in antitrust and infringement litigation. The team advises on trademark, copyright, patent, and digital matters, including the successful appeal of a food patent for Belgian company Cosucra. - Antitrust & competition
Felipe Cousiño heads this area with experience in financial market regulation. Raúl Montero contributes his knowledge in corporate matters. The team advises on cases before the National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE), including abuse of dominant position and merger control. Clients include JetSMART, Price Forbes, and WSP Global. - Corporate and M&A
Arturo Alessandri, Fernando Jamarne, Felipe Cousiño, and José Antonio Cuadra lead this practice, known for handling complex transactions involving sensitive data components. The team advises on compliance, antitrust, and anti-corruption regulations, working closely with the litigation department. - Banking and Finance
Fernando Jamarne and Felipe Cousiño lead this area, advising on financing, investment funds, capital structures, and securities markets. Recently, IDB Invest engaged Alessandri to grant a US$70 million social loan to Caja La Araucana, aimed at expanding its credit portfolio for low-income individuals. - Telecoms & media
Macarena Gatica leads this practice with over two decades of experience, alongside Rodrigo Velasco and Santiago Ortúzar. The team advises producers, publishers, and artists on intellectual property and regulatory matters. A standout project includes comprehensive legal work for the series La casa de los espíritus by Fabula for Amazon Prime Video, covering contracts, negotiations, and licensing. The team also advises organizations such as Fundación Iguales on inclusive mobile app development. - Data, technology and privacy law
Led by Macarena Gatica, this practice advises on licensing, technology transfer, data protection, and e-commerce. The team implements risk management policies, trains employees, and reviews privacy standards for banks and financial service companies. Clients value the team’s proactive communication and strategic insight.