Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile
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Provided by Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse
Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse’ Dispute Resolution practice advises companies, investors, boards and senior executives on complex, high-stakes disputes and business-critical situations. The team handles domestic and international arbitration, complex civil and commercial litigation, shareholder and corporate disputes, construction and infrastructure claims, regulatory and public-law controversies, investment disputes and crisis-related matters.
The practice represents major Chilean and international companies, investors, project owners, contractors and regulated businesses, particularly in the infrastructure, construction, energy, mining, real estate, financial services and industrial sectors.
Recent work includes major EPC and construction disputes, shareholder and investment conflicts, claims arising from infrastructure and energy projects, high-value commercial litigation, regulatory proceedings and disputes involving public authorities. The team also advises clients at pre-dispute stage, including contractual strategy, claims management, crisis response and negotiated resolution.
A key strength of the practice is its senior, partner-led approach and ability to combine litigation and arbitration expertise with commercial judgment, regulatory insight and significant prior public-sector experience.
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Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse is a respected dispute resolution boutique with expertise across a broad range of contentious matters in Chile. The firm handles a notable range of contractual disputes, claims for damages and civil enforcement proceedings. Its client roster includes participants in the real estate, construction and investment sectors.
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Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse represented the Junta Nacional de Cuerpos de Bomberos de Chile in a contractual dispute against FEREXPO involving claims for damages and contractual penalties.
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Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex matters and meet demanding deadlines. They stand out for their strategic approach, extensive technical expertise and ability to deliver practical, effective solutions in challenging situations.
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Respected co-head of department Sebastián Yanine is well known for his arbitration and litigation practice in Chile. He advises clients on both domestic and international arbitration proceedings conducted under CAM and ICC rules, as well as on contractual and corporate disputes.
Sebastián Yanine is a great lawyer, particularly in dispute resolution matters. He is highly skilled, maintains an excellent attitude, stays on top of every development and always responds promptly.
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Provided by Escobar Silva Yanine & Facuse
Ricardo Escobar
Loreto Silva
Vanessa Facuse
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