Tomás Correa

Partner
Tomás Correa stands out for his solid knowledge and client-oriented approach, as well as for his proactive attitude and friendliness.
— Chambers and Partners Latin America, Guide 2026
Santiago
About

Tomás Correa's practice focuses on administrative law, economic regulation, and litigation for complex public law work. His practice encompasses many issues, including public procurement and urban planning matters.

He has exceptional advisory capabilities in administrative law issues, sanctioning procedures, and regulated markets, especially for public agencies and private companies. 

With more than 14 years of experience, he has represented clients before Chile's administrative agencies, the General Comptroller of the Republic, and the country's high courts of justice, including litigation before the Constitutional Court. 

Areas of FocusRegulatory and Government AffairsConsumer Goods, Food and RetailReal Estate
Bar admissionsChile, 2011

EXPERIENCE

  • The world's largest state-owned copper company on regulatory matters (e.g., urban planning, corporate governance, administrative oversight)
  • The casino industry association is involved in regulatory matters and the discussion of public policies in the sector's legislative processes
  • A significant software and digital solutions technology company in the judicial defense of two lawsuits against the State for the enforcement of millionaire administrative contracts
  • One of the world's leading companies in benefits and incentives for employees and collaborators in awarding one of the most important tenders for scholarships for higher education students in Chile
  • The largest gym company in the region on regulatory matters (e.g., urban planning and construction, permits and sectorial authorizations)
  • One of the world's largest passenger transportation application companies in the administrative regulation process of the industry in Chile
  • A major telecommunications company on a wide range of regulatory issues (e.g., telecommunications concessions, television content control, network implementation, sanctioning processes)
  • One of the largest national fishing companies in the challenging judicial defense for the unconstitutionality of the most important legal reforms of the fishing regulation in recent years (Cuttlefish Act)
 
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Chambers Latin America

  • Band 4, Chile Public Law, (2026)
  • Up and Coming, Public Law, (2025)

The Legal 500 Latin America

  • Next Generation Partner, Chile Public Law, (2026)
  • Leading Partner, Chile Public Law, (2023 – 2025)

The Legal 500 Chile Awards

  • Shortlisted, Public Law Lawyers of the Year, (2024)
Additional Recognitions
  • Leading, Administrative Litigation, Leaders League, (2024 – 2025)
  • Excellent, Administrative Litigation, Leaders League, (2023)
  • Recognized, Administrative and Public Law, Best Lawyers, (2026)
  • Recognized, Land Use and Zoning Law, Best Lawyers, (2026)
Education
  • LL.M., Pennsylvania University Law School, 2018
  • Diploma in Economic Public Law, University of Chile School of Law, 2014
  • Postgraduate course in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Pontificia Catholic University of Chile, 2012

Publications and media

  • "'You don't do it': the recurrent proscription of self-tutelage by our superior courts of justice in the venue of protection," El Mercurio Legal, 2025
  • "Jurisdictional dispute," Estado Diario, 2024
  • "CHILE: An Introduction to Public Law," Chambers & Partners, 2023
  • "Precautionary certainty as a standard of cognition of a protection action," El Mercurio Legal, 2023
  • "Demolitions of 'narco-houses' and deviation of purpose or power," El Mercurio Legal, 2023
  • "Rethinking the challengeability of procedural acts," El Mercurio Legal, 2023
 

Prior Experience

Before joining DLA Piper Chile, Tomás was a partner in a major Chilean law firm's public law and regulated markets practice.  

Teaching Experience

  • Professor, Master in Administrative Law, University of the Andes School of Law, 2024

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member, Chilean Bar Association, (2011-Present)

My latest insights

Publication

Chile introduces procedure for strategic company designation and strike restrictions

13 May 2025 .3 minute read

News

DLA Piper Chile welcomes Tomás Correa as a partner in the Public Law and Regulated Markets...

9 April 2025 .2 minute read

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Phone

+56 2 2798 2602
(Work, Santiago)