Our Firm

Philosophy

Excellence

Carey strives to provide the highest level of service to its clients
with the commitment that each of the firm’s professionals will consistently give his/her best.

Ethics

Carey's lawyers are judicious and practice law with integrity and honesty, always taking the utmost care to maintain client confidentiality.

Teamwork

Comradery, loyalty and teamwork are fundamental to Carey. The firm prioritizes the common good above individual interest.

Client Focus

Carey is committed to helping clients achieve their goals and providing them with a service that exceeds their expectations.

Respect and Diversity

Carey values diversity in all forms and respects the unique contributions made by each individual.

Honors and Awards

• Chambers and Partners

  Latin American Law Firm of the Year 2022, 2012. Chilean Law Firm of the Year 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2014, 2011 and 2009. Firm with most areas ranked Band 1 in Chile since 2009. Environment and Sustainability: Outstanding Firm 2024. Chilean firm with the largest number of women ranked in Chile 2022. Client Service Award for Chile 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2010. Best Mentoring Program for Women 2016. Jorge Carey, Lifetime Achievement Award 2007.

• Legal 500

  Law Firm of the Year in Chile
  2023

  Firm with most areas ranked Tier 1 in Chile
  since 2017.

• Lexology Index

  Law Firm of the Year in Chile
  2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

• Best Lawyers

  Chilean firm with the most ranked lawyers
  2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 y 2014.

  Law Firm of the Year in Chile in

  Corporate and M&A 2025
  Capital Markets 2024
  Competition / Antitrust Law 2023
  Natural Resources 2023
  Technology 2022
  Capital Markets 2021
  Banking and Finance 2020
  Capital Markets 2019
  Corporate and M&A 2018
  Insurance 2018
  Banking and Finance 2017
  Natural Resources 2017

• International Financial Law Review

  Law Firm of the Year
  2024, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007.
  Firm of the Year in Banking and Finance (South Cone)
  2024.
  Most Innovative firm in Chile
  2019.
  Firm of the Year in Capital Markets and Corporate (South Cone)
  2019.
  Deal of the Year in M&A (Bayer/Monsanto deal)
  2019.
  Chilean Corporate Firm of the Year
  2018.

• Pro Bono Leading Lights

  Recognized for its pro bono work
  2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

• Latin Lawyer

  Elite firm in 24 practice areas 2024.

  Jaime Carey, Law Firm Leader of the Year
  2020.
  Jorge Carey, Lifetime Achievement Award
  2016.
  Jorge Carey, Law Firm Leader of the Year
  2008.

• Client Choice Guide

  Client Choice Award for Chile
  2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006 and 2005.

• ILASA

  Best Latin American IP Firm
  2013, 2015 and 2023.
  Silver Award, Best Latin American IP Firm
  2014.

  Silver Award, Best Latin American Law Firm
  2014 and 2015.
  Latin America Law Firm of the Year
  2013.

• Managing Intellectual Property

  Chilean IP Law Firm of the Year
  2024, 2023, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

  Band 1 Firm in Patents since 2012.

• WTR / IAM Patent

  Band 1 Firm in Trademarks since 2011.

  Trademark Firm of the Year 2024.

  Patent Firm of the Year 2023.

  Intellectual Property Firm of the Year 2020, 2019.

• International Tax Review

  Tax Firm of the Year
  2018, 2009 and 2008.
  Latin America Media & Entertainment Tax Firm of the Year
  2011.
  Tax Litigation Firm
  2010.

• The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association

  Chilean law firm with the highest number of lawyers recognized
  2019.

Networks

Carey is a member of several prestigious international legal networks which allow us to provide our clients with trusted, quality legal service that meets their needs both regionally and globally.

• ALAE

  ALAE

  ALAE has members in every state in Brazil, as well as leading full-service firms from eight other Latin American countries. This alliance is recognized by Chambers and Partners as a Leading Regional Law Firm Network.

• ELA

  ELA

  ELA is the world’s largest network of labor, employment and immigration attorneys. The organization’s global member base includes 3000+ attorneys in more than 100 countries.

• FLI

  FLI

  FLI is a global network of over 80+ independent, full service, high quality law firms. It is ranked Elite Global network by Chambers and Partners.

• InterLex

  InterLex

  The Interlex Group currently consists of 48 firms, in 59 countries around the world. In addition to highly selective membership criteria, the strength of Interlex is derived from the personal relationships fostered between lawyers in different countries.

• PRAC

  PRAC

  With representatives in Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia and North America, members of this network collaborate to provide full-service, cross-border support to clients in the Pacific Rim region.

• RIELA

  RIELA

  RIELA is a network of independent law firms that is focused on trends and developments in environmental law in the Americas. The network is designed to provide members and their clients with prompt access to environmental legal services throughout the region.

• TerraLex

  TerraLex

  Carey’s membership in this network allows us provide our clients with access to rigorously vetted law firms in over 100 countries worldwide. TerraLex has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as a band 1 Elite legal network.

• WSG

  WSG

  WSG is a global network of law firms and service providers from the accounting and investment banking sectors. It is ranked band 1 Elite by Chambers and Partners.