DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados

Dispute Resolution

2 ranked lawyers

Band 3

Chile

Latin America 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Highly regarded practice advising on the full spectrum of contentious mandates. Frequently assists with mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings both locally and internationally, including under ICC and CAM rules. Additional expertise in disputes relating to torts, class actions, and real estate and construction projects. Often represents clients from the insurance, education and investment funds sectors, as well as some public bodies.

Strengths

One interviewee declares: "I have the best impression of them. They are a go-to firm. They are very business-minded, taking special care of the interests of their clients."

Work highlights

Represented ESSBIO in two class action lawsuits brought by residents of Coronel, Chile, seeking compensation for damages resulting from alleged pollution of water distributed by the client. The case was valued at approximately USD20 million.

Notable practitioners

Well-regarded department co-head Luis Eduardo Toro is endorsed by market commentators for his substantial experience and dedication to his clients. He is frequently instructed on both commercial litigation and arbitration mandates. "He has substantial experience and is a strategic and tactical thinker," one client notes.

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Overview

The Dispute Resolution area has an experienced team of lawyers specialized in the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts before the Ordinary Courts of Justice, the Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

Our team regularly represents clients in complex conflicts related to construction, real estate, education, telecommunications, and food industries, among others.