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Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

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Our team specializes in early conflict counseling, as well as in the conduct of complex litigation and arbitration, related to the different areas of law, in the most diverse fields. Many of the cases that we have taken on are of public relevance and present simultaneous edges of diverse nature.

We know how to anticipate conflicts in order to reach a solution quickly or even prevent them from starting, if it is in the client’s interest. Depending on the case, we assemble specialized teams from our different practice areas, which allows us to represent our clients in highly specialized and complex matters. We are able to respond quickly and satisfactorily to the urgent needs of our clients.

Our lawyers are qualified to act before all types of Courts and in the different instances of the process. We have extensive experience acting before the Santiago Arbitration and Mediation Center (CAM) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). In addition, some of our partners are part of the list of arbitrators of the CAM.

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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 Larrain Vial Chile and two executives in civil litigation in connection with securities market investigations.

Strengths

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  • Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos has excellent substantive legal knowledge of dispute resolution and a strong command of procedural rules. The team is highly capable of handling new and complex cases and consistently provides a comprehensive, high-quality service.

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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 is an excellent litigator with extensive experience and highly refined judgement, strengthened by his deep understanding of our business.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America
  • 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 has an exceptional ability to understand the core issues in a dispute and explain them in simple terms. He is a great lawyer, always available to clients and highly committed to working collaboratively to develop the best strategy.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Fernando Urrutia
    Band 6Fernando Urrutia

    Fernando Urrutia

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

    • Fernando Urrutia helps us find both practical and legal solutions to important matters. His intelligence, sound judgement and approach are key in successfully resolving challenging disputes.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos (5)

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