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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

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Our team specializes both in giving early advice on conflict, litigation and arbitration related to the different areas of law, and in the processing and continuous defense of complex conflicts, many of which are of public relevance and simultaneously involve a range of areas.

We have vast experience in civil, commercial, stock market, insurance, constitutional, labor, construction, environmental, regulatory, tax, competition, and consumer protection matters, and defense against class actions in general.

Our lawyers are qualified to act before all types of Courts and in the different stages of the procedure. 

We usually take part in procedures before the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago (CAM), as well as the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Likewise, we also represent our clients in procedures before national and international arbitration courts, Chilean civil courts including the Supreme Court, the Competition Court, the labor courts, the Public Procurement Court and the tax courts, and also in several administrative procedures against authorities and public institutions. We also have a qualified team that litigates before the Constitutional Court.

In addition, some of our partners are members of the CAM’s arbitration corps.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos houses a significant dispute resolution practice, with experience advising Chilean and international clients on litigation and arbitration mandates. The team is frequently instructed to advise on disputes involving torts, construction and consumer protection, as well as on commercial and investor-state arbitration matters. The practice group offers additional expertise representing clients in litigation against state entities and is regularly retained by clients from the insurance, financial services, energy, retail and technology industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos represented Empresa de Transportes Transvip in a claim before the Civil Ordinary Courts against Cabify.

Strengths

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos combines strong analytical skills with practical and theoretical knowledge to develop strategies that manage risks and secure favorable outcomes in contentious proceedings.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Florencio Bernales
    Band 2Florencio Bernales

    Florencio Bernales

    Noteworthy Florencio Bernales has longstanding experience representing clients in complex civil and commercial litigation mandates before the Chilean courts. He co-heads the firm's respected dispute resolution department.
    • Florencio Bernales exhibits high knowledge in the operations, laws and regulations that govern civil trial proceedings. He leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of winning a lawsuit.

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  • Band 4Raimundo Moreno
    Band 4Raimundo Moreno

    Raimundo Moreno

    Raimundo Moreno is a well-known practitioner in the Chilean dispute resolution arena who has broad experience advising clients on domestic litigation and international arbitration.

    • Raimundo Moreno is a well-rounded lawyer with a thorough understanding of the procedural rules applicable to litigation. He provides legal advice tailored to his clients' needs.

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  • Band 6Fernando Urrutia
    Band 6Fernando Urrutia

    Fernando Urrutia

    Santiago-based partner Fernando Urrutia advises on a range of litigation and arbitration matters, including torts and breach of contract claims. He frequently represents clients from the energy and insurance sectors.

    • Fernando Urrutia possesses solid theoretical and practical knowledge, strong analytical and strategic skills, and excellent client relationship and communication skills. He is accesible to clients.

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Ranked Individuals at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos (5)

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