José Luis Lara

Partner

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Chile

Public Law

Personal contact

José Luis Lara is endorsed by market commentators for his public law expertise. He offers clients a wealth of experience in administrative and judicial proceedings in relation to public law issues in Chile as well as regulatory matters and public procurement processes. A client states: “José Luis Lara provides constant and timely communication and detailed advice on the different procedures. He demonstrates highly technical knowledge and commitment to the client”. Chambers & Partners, 2024.

Partner at PPU expert in matters regarding public and administrative law, with over 15 years of experience in the area. His resume does not only consist of a wide experience as a lawyer in complex cases and his main practice areas consist of public procurement, administrative law, and complex litigation and holds a profound knowledge of administrative and constitutional law. He worked for two years as the direct public law counsel of the former President of Chile, Mr. Piñera, and has been permanently appointed by different administrations as an advisor on strategic issues of Chilean public law. In relation to this he is also a permanent advisor for public services and national and international companies in regards to conflicts with the administration.

Education

2020
DOCTOR OF LAW (EQUIVALENT TO S.J.D.)
Law
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2013
MASTER
Legal Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
2004
LAWYER
Law
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Languages

Spanish, English

Work experience

2015 - CURRENTLY
PARTNER
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
2012 - 2014
ASSOCIATE
Philippi, Yrarrázaval, Pulido & Brunner
2010 - 2012
COORDINATOR
Potestad Reglamentaria Ministerio Secretaría General de la Presidencia
2005 - 2010
ASSOCIATE
Philippi, Yrarrázaval, Pulido & Brunner

Publications

No publications found for this Lawyer

Memberships

  • Chilean Association of Administrative Law, Chile
  • Bar Association of Chile, Chile

Academic and Teaching Activities

    • 2017 - CURRENTLY
    • Probity and Good Governance Diploma
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 2017 - CURRENTLY
    • Public Litigation Diploma
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 2016 - CURRENTLY
    • Masters of Public Law
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Finis Terrae
    • 2013 - CURRENTLY
    • Masters of Regulation Program
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 2010 - CURRENTLY
    • Public Procurement
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 2008 - CURRENTLY
    • Administrative Law I and II
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • 2014 - 2018
    • Masters of Constitutional Law and Public Litigation
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Diego Portales
    • 2014 - 2017
    • Masters of Environmental Management and Control
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Finis Terrae
    • 2002 - 2016
    • Masters of Tax Management and Control
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    • 2008 - 2014
    • Masters of Corporation Law
    • PROFESSOR - Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (
    • 2011 - 2013
    • Administrative Law
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad de Los Andes
    • 2005 - 2010
    • Masters of Business Law
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
    • 2004 - 2006
    • National and International Arbitration
    • PROFESSOR - Universidad Nacional Andrés Bello

Publications

No publications found for this Lawyer

Memberships

  • Chilean Association of Administrative Law, Chile
  • Bar Association of Chile, Chile