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Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo

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Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is a boutique law firm founded in 2006 by some of the most relevant practitioners in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration in Chile.

In the last eleven years, GWJA and its partners have been consistently recognized as leading actors in its areas of expertise, ranking number one in most national and international rankings. Its senior partner, Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez, has been chosen as one of the best Dispute Resolution lawyers in Chile for the last ten years.

Since its foundation, GWJA has been involved in most high-profile cases in Chile, assisting relevant local and international actors in complex processes of negotiations and in civil and commercial litigations before courts, state agencies and arbitrators in matters such as construction, mining, telecommunications, energy, banking, finance, insurance and retail.

The firm´s key clients are Codelco S.A., Telefónica S.A., Glencore International AG, Empresas CMPC S.A., Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS), Ripley, BBVA, Moneda Asset Administradora de Fondos S.A., Tompkins Foundations, Entel, Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca S.A., AFP Provida, Falabella, Constructora Echeverria Izquierdo, Aguas Andinas S.A., among others.

Clients (22)

  • Empresas CMPC S.A.
  • Codelco S.A.
  • Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE (AGCS)
  • Glencore International AG
  • Telefónica S.A.
  • Tompkins Conservation
  • Enjoy S.A.
  • Ripley (Comercial Eccsa S.A.)
  • Compass Group
  • Moneda Asset Administradora de Fondos S.A.
  • Vial y Vives – DSD S.A.
  • Scotiabank S.A. (ex BBVA)
  • Empresa Constructora Echeverría Izquierdo
  • Constructora Conpax S.A.
  • Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca
  • Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.
  • Ewos Chile Alimentos Limitada
  • Agrícola Don Pollo Limitada
  • AFP Provida
  • Banco Itaú – Corpbanca S.A.
  • Falabella
  • Aguas Andinas S.A.

Industries (14)

  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Insurance
  • Mining & Metals
  • Retail
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is a front-running dispute resolution boutique at the cutting edge of Chilean litigation and arbitration. The strong team is highly experienced in advising private individuals and domestic and international clients from the telecommunications, mining, retail, financial services and insurance sectors. The team offers additional expertise handling tort litigation, consumer protection cases and shareholder disputes. In the arbitration field, it has been involved in complex commercial and investment arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo represented Maricunga in a dispute concerning a Special Lithium Operation Contract for lithium exploitation in Chile.

Strengths

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  • Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is one of the best dispute resolution firms in Chile. The team communicates effectively, develops successful strategies and consistently delivers exceptional service while meeting client deadlines and expectations.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo's team combines up-to-date legal knowledge with expertise in dispute resolution, enabling them to develop highly effective strategies. Their ability to handle sophisticated litigation and complex negotiations is outstanding.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez
    Band 1Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez

    Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez

    Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez maintains an outstanding track record in the Chilean dispute resolution arena acting on behalf of notable clients in complex domestic and international disputes. Well versed in both litigation and arbitration proceedings, he can often be found advising clients on civil and commercial litigation or sophisticated arbitrations regarding contract disputes.

    • Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez is an excellent and well-rounded lawyer whose strengths extend beyond litigation. He stands out for his communication skills and ability to understand his clients’ needs.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
    • Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez is an extraordinary lawyer with extensive experience in complex litigation. He possesses natural leadership skills and a high level of technical expertise, enabling him to defend his clients’ interests effectively.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Cristóbal Jimeno Chadwick
    Band 3Cristóbal Jimeno Chadwick

    Cristóbal Jimeno Chadwick

    Cristóbal Jimeno Chadwick is proficient in both litigation and arbitration mandates. He represents clients in a wide range of disputes, including construction claims and consumer rights litigation in Chile.
    • Cristóbal Jimeno Chadwick is an excellent dispute resolution lawyer. He stands out for his expertise, excellent case management, market knowledge and constant availability to respond to our questions.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Alfredo Waugh Correa
    Band 5Alfredo Waugh Correa

    Alfredo Waugh Correa

    Alfredo Waugh Correa routinely represents clients in a range of commercial disputes in Chile. He is particularly noted for his expert advice on consumer protection litigation and class actions.
    • Alfredo Waugh Correa's solid understanding of dispute resolution is essential to us. He brings an excellent approach to problem solving, legal analysis and litigation.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Eugenio Valladares
    Band 5Eugenio Valladares

    Eugenio Valladares

    Eugenio Valladares holds notable recognition for his arbitration activity in Chile, which includes assistance on international and domestic commercial arbitration mandates.

    • Eugenio Valladares is an excellent professional in Chilean arbitration matters.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Joaquín Castillo
    Band 5Joaquín Castillo

    Joaquín Castillo

    Joaquín Castillo continues to gain significant recognition for his litigation practice in Chile, including tort liability and contractual disputes.

    • Joaquín Castillo is an excellent adviser with extensive knowledge of litigation matters. He has a strong understanding of his clients’ business needs and the risks and opportunities that arise throughout legal proceedings.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Juan Francisco Asenjo Cheyre
    Band 5Juan Francisco Asenjo Cheyre

    Juan Francisco Asenjo Cheyre

    Juan Francisco Asenjo Cheyre is an experienced litigator who is well regarded in the dispute resolution arena for representing clients in a range of civil and commercial litigation mandates before the Chilean courts.

    • Juan Francisco Asenjo is a highly skilled lawyer with excellent strategic judgement. He stands out for his ability to anticipate procedural scenarios and his unwavering commitment to the client's interests.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

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