/ Latin Lawyer 250 2027 Highlights Alessandri’s Expertise and Forward-Looking Vision
August 28, 2026The international guide Latin Lawyer 250 recognized Alessandri in its 2027 edition as a “Highly Recommended” firm in Chile. The publication highlights Alessandri’s ability to combine its long-standing strength in intellectual property with a comprehensive range of specialized advisory services tailored to the market’s growing regulatory, commercial, and technological demands.
According to Latin Lawyer 250, Alessandri holds a distinctive position in the Chilean legal market thanks to more than 130 years of experience and its ability to support domestic and international companies in increasingly complex environments. The guide particularly highlights the central role of intellectual property in Alessandri’s identity, as well as its expertise in matters related to trademark protection, data management, innovation, and digital transformation.
Furthermore, Latin Lawyer highlights the growth and modernization of Alessandri’s service offerings in areas driven by regulatory developments and client needs. Among these, it mentions banking and finance, telecommunications, antitrust, and data protection, as well as Alessandri’s ability to coordinate multidisciplinary advisory teams that integrate intellectual property, compliance, litigation, and consumer law.
The guide also recognizes the talent development, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives driven by Alessandri, as well as the incorporation of artificial intelligence-based tools to increase efficiency. Furthermore, it highlights Arturo Alessandri’s leadership and his contribution to the development of the legal profession in Chile.
Featured Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
Rodrigo Velasco leads this practice, recognized for his expertise in trademark protection and defense, complex litigation, patents, and intellectual property strategies. Santiago Ortúzar complements the team with a strong track record in innovation, patent litigation, and international protection strategies. Notable matters include anti-piracy actions conducted on behalf of Duracell and the representation of Warner Bros. Entertainment in proceedings related to the Beetlejuice trademark.
Antitrust
Felipe Cousiño heads this practice area alongside Raúl Montero. The guide highlights their expertise in merger control, regulated markets, and antitrust disputes. Among their recent notable matters is advising Indigo Partners and JetSMART Airlines on the acquisition of American Airlines as a shareholder in the airline.
Corporate and M&A
Fernando Jamarne leads this practice alongside Felipe Cousiño and José Antonio Cuadra. The publication highlights their experience in cross-border transactions, corporate reorganizations, and complex transactions requiring close coordination between regulatory, financial, and corporate governance aspects. Notable matters include advising Moody’s on its acquisition of full control of ICR Chile.
Banking and Finance
This practice is led by José Antonio Cuadra, alongside Fernando Jamarne and Felipe Cousiño. The team advises financial institutions, multinational companies, and multilateral organizations on structured financing and cross-border transactions. The guide highlights, among other matters, the firm’s advice to the Inter-American Investment Corporation on amendments to a loan granted to Caja 18.
Telecommunications and Media
Under the leadership of Rodrigo Velasco, this practice advises production companies, content creators, and rights holders on audiovisual projects and matters related to technology and media. The guide highlights the firm’s advice to Wood Producciones and Ronda Cine on international film productions shot in Chile, as well as the work done for the film 1976.
Technology, Data, and Privacy
The publication highlights the strengthening of this practice with the addition of Carla Illanes in 2025, alongside Rodrigo Velasco. The team advises on regulatory compliance, data governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and personal data protection. Notable matters include compliance programs related to Chile’s new data protection regime, including training, redesign of governance structures, and risk assessment.
Life Sciences
Santiago Ortúzar leads this practice, which focuses on pharmaceutical patents, health regulations, and innovation protection. The guide highlights the firm’s representation of Bayer in a complex pharmaceutical patent invalidation lawsuit, as well as its advice to Laboratorios Pisa on obtaining regulatory approvals for the marketing of Electrolit Zero in Chile.
