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Dentons Chile

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Dentons Chile

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Provided by Dentons Chile

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.

Clients (15)

  • Metso
  • UPL
  • Cumplo
  • Bechtel
  • Givaudan
  • Despegar.com
  • Lime
  • Compañía Minera Zaldivar Ltda.
  • China Railway Tunnel Group
  • Compañía Mineral Nevada (Barrick Gold)
  • SumUp
  • Metra Desarrollo Inmobiliario SpA
  • Anasac
  • Atlas Copco
  • Tenpo

Industries (14)

  • Mining
  • Energy
  • Agriculture
  • Agrochemical
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Infrastructure
  • Real estate
  • Construction
  • Insurance
  • Tourism
  • Engineering
  • Retail
  • Fintech
  • Banks

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


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 litigation proceedings. The team is active in commercial and civil litigation mandates including contractual breaches, tort liability claims and class actions. The lawyers provide notable expertise in representing mining and construction companies in sector-related disputes.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Dentons Chile represented Tamarico Solar in civil claims and related disputes arising from the development and construction of a solar park and transmission infrastructure in Chile.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Dentons Chile provides excellent service and legal advice. From designing the legal strategy to following up on the case, everything is highly effective and the team demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the technical issues involved.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingMarcelo Alarcón
    Up and ComingMarcelo Alarcón

    Marcelo Alarcón

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

    • Marcelo Alarcón has strong technical skills and experience in dispute resolution. He takes a strategic approach and combines it with a thorough understanding of his clients’ needs.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Dentons Chile (1)

Chile

Members

Provided by Dentons Chile

  • Gonzalo Nieto

  • Pauline Chiffelle

  • Santiago Ried

    Head of Department

  • Karlfranz Koehler

  • Fernanda Streeter

  • Andrés Eterovic

  • Marcelo Alarcón

    Head of Department

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  • Constanza Pinto

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