History

Valparaiso Circa 1960: Photo Credit: Enterreno.com

Mackay y Cia. Abogados Ltda. was established in Valparaiso on 14 February 1996 by the lawyers Nancy Mackay Pérez and Jose Manuel Zapico Mackay and during 25 years has provided services to the maritime industry.

We are a “boutique firm” set up with a team of specialized and experienced lawyers oriented to understanding the needs of our clients, providing practical, efficient, commercial and analytical approaches. We have a strategic vision at multijurisdictional level which allow us to assist our clients in their cross-border matters.

The firm has a long and strong relationship with insurers and reinsurers in particular underwriters of the London market as well as law firms worldwide.

Nancy Mackay Pérez

Nancy Mackay Pérez (1935 – 2002)

She obtained her LL.B. at Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. She was admitted to the Chilean Bar in 1964. She was a member of the old Labour Court of Valparaiso, Secretary of the Valparaiso Bar Association. Member of the Chilean Maritime Law Association. Member of Ibero-American Institute of Maritime Law. She practiced law for over 40 years advising persons and companies. Mrs. Mackay was a recognized pioneer in the practice of Shipping Law in Chile.