About

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We advise and represent local and global clients in all kinds of disputes and negotiations, against other private or public companies or agencies.


The Dispute Resolution team of Dentons Chile comprises senior partners, junior partners, and associates, all of whom have vast experience in arbitration and court proceedings. Our work method consists of setting up a tailor-made strategy and team for each case in particular. We bring our best experts in the subject matter and practitioners experts in dispute proceedings to provide a comprehensive strategy to our clients. 


Our firm's size and expertise in different areas allow us to provide complete legal assistance encompassing specific subject matters and proceeding insights. We have experience in environmental, administrative, corporate, insurance recovery, construction, consumer law, debt collection, energy litigation, and arbitration disputes. We have defended our client's interests before civil courts, courts of appeals, and the Chilean Supreme Court, arbitration and mediation centers (most of them before the Centre of Mediation and Arbitration of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce), and other venues, such as different government agencies, sectorial regulators, and other authorities.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Chile

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Part of an extensive global network, Dentons Chile has a well-regarded dispute resolution practice in Chile that is routinely instructed by domestic and international clients in both litigation and arbitration proceedings. The team is active in commercial and civil litigation mandates including contractual breaches, tort liability claims and class actions, as well as in commercial arbitration proceedings governed by CAM Santiago rules. The lawyers provide notable expertise in representing mining and construction companies in sector-related disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Dentons Chile represented Sacyr in a dispute with AR Caman over the construction of the Caman Wind Farm and initiated arbitration before CAM Santiago, seeking USD40 million in construction cost overruns.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ignacio Vargas
5
Ignacio Vargas
5
Band 5

Ignacio Vargas continues to garner praise from clients and peers alike for his arbitration practice in Chile. He is noted for his activity in construction and energy disputes.

Ignacio Vargas has deep understanding of our technical and legal requirements, responds exceptionally well in urgent situations and is a strong strategist. We are very pleased to be working with him.

Marcelo Alarcón
U
Marcelo Alarcón
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner and co-head of department Marcelo Alarcón receives extensive client support for his skilful handling of civil litigation matters and commercial arbitration proceedings in Chile.

Marcelo Alarcón is a well-prepared and diligent lawyer who skilfully anticipates the complexities of each case and executes strategy with precision. His advice is quick and effective.

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Chile

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Ignacio Vargas
5
Ignacio Vargas
5
Band 5
Marcelo Alarcón
U
Marcelo Alarcón
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Marcelo Alarcón
U
Marcelo Alarcón
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Andrés Eterovic

Fernanda Streeter

Karlfranz Koehler

Marcelo Alarcón

Marcelo Alarcón

Head of Department

María Ignacia Ossa

Pauline Chiffelle

Santiago Ried

Head of Department

Clients

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Anasac

Atlas Copco

Bechtel

China Railway Tunnel Group

Compañía Minera Zaldivar Ltda.

Compañía Mineral Nevada (Barrick Gold)

Cumplo

Despegar.com

Givaudan

Lime

Metra Desarrollo Inmobiliario SpA

Metso

SumUp

Tenpo

UPL

Industries

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Agriculture

Agrochemical

Banks

Construction

Energy

Engineering

Fintech

Food & Drink Producers

Infrastructure

Insurance

Mining

Real estate

Retail

Tourism