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JDF is recognized in international rankings

We are very pleased with the results of the latest rankings delivered by The Legal 500 and Leaders League, which reflects the commitment of all the teams of the different practice areas of JDF to perform a professional, excellent and efficient work to each of the requirements of our clients. We also thank them for their trust and permanent support.

Here are the results obtained in each ranking.

The Legal 500 Latin America 2024

Band 3:

Real Estate Area

Band 4:

Banking and Finance Area

Corporate and M&A Area

TAX Area

Band 5:

Área Litigios

Firm to Watch:

Área Laboral

Área Data

Área Medio Ambiente

Leaders League Latin America 2024

Alvaro Caviedes: Startup e Innovación, Banca y Finanzas

Felipe Ovalle: Banca y Finanzas, Corporativo y M&A, Laboral

Sven Herlin: Banca y Finanzas, Corporativo y M&A, Inmobiliario

Rafael Valdivieso: Tax, Gestión Patrimonial

Julio Trucco: Inmobiliario

Alfred Sherman: Laboral

LAW NO. 21,718 ON STREAMLINING CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

On November 29, 2024, the new Law on Streamlining Construction Permits (hereinafter, the "Law") was published in the Official Gazette, which will come into force, partially, on November 14

Energy Transition Bill Approved

Con fecha 27 de noviembre de 2024, y luego de 16 meses de tramitación en el Congreso, la Cámara de Diputados despachó el proyecto de Ley denominado: “Modifica la Ley General de Servicios Eléctricos, en

TDLC Issues Opinion on the Proposal to Lower the Power Limit for Free Customers.

In December 2023, the Ministry of Energy, in accordance with the provisions of article 147 of the General Law on Electric Services, requested a report from the Court for the Defense of Free Competition regarding the possibility

Ranking Best Lawyers 2025

2024 has been a year of many important recognitions for the work of all our teams. We are very pleased to share the results of the Best Lawyers 2025 ranking that highlights our partners Rafael Valdivieso in the

New SEA Evaluation Criteria for the Consideration of Cumulative and Synergistic Impacts.

On November 25, 2024, the Environmental Assessment Service (hereinafter, “SEA”) published on its website the “Evaluation Criteria in the SEIA: Methodologies for the consideration of cumulative impacts

JDF Presents at Hotel Industry Congress

Macarena Naranjo and Javier Naranjo served as speakers at the 15th Hotel Industry Congress, organized by Hoteles de Chile in Santa Cruz, O’Higgins Region. The event, the most significant in the industry, brought together over