Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
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About
Provided by Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution
With an outstanding international track record, our team is positioned as one of the best in Latin America in the field of international and investment arbitration.
Local, international and multinational clients turn to us for expert representation in international commercial disputes under global arbitration rules including the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the American Arbitration Association (AAA), and the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (CAM), among others. In addition, we have proven exceptional experience representing Chilean and foreign investors and States in investment arbitration before ICSID, having accumulated a series of victories in this forum, including important victories in favour of the Republic of Chile and against the Plurinational State of Bolivia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Our team's technical expertise extends to the energy, mining, engineering, financial and advertising industries, among others.
We have a specialised practice in highly complex construction arbitrations, including participation in arbitrations relating to the expansion of the Panama Canal and complex infrastructure works such as bridges and airports.
Most of our lawyers have also worked for internationally renowned firms in places such as Washington D.C., New York, London and Paris, before joining Jana & Gil.
Chambers Review
Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution is a prominent boutique with widely renowned arbitration expertise. The team showcases international experience acting for clients under ICC and ICSID rules, as well as domestic mandates under CAM rules and ad hoc arbitration hearings. The group regularly advises on commercial and investor-state disputes within the Chilean oil and gas, construction and energy sectors regarding major mining and infrastructure projects, shareholder conflicts and breaches of contract.
Work Highlights
- Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution advised Chile's Ministry of Public Works on an ICSID dispute brought against it by a consortium of French airport operators regarding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on their concession agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution's team are extraordinarily experienced in procedural matters and have provided us with excellent results. The exchange of information with them is very enriching."
"We entrust Jana & Gil with highly complex disputes as they have a top-notch team. The level of service they provide is excellent and they respond to our requirements immediately."
"Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution's team are extraordinarily experienced in procedural matters and have provided us with excellent results. The exchange of information with them is very enriching."
"We entrust Jana & Gil with highly complex disputes as they have a top-notch team. The level of service they provide is excellent and they respond to our requirements immediately."
Notable Practitioners
Andrés Jana is a prominent arbitration practitioner acting at the forefront of complex commercial and investment treaty arbitration mandates under the rules of major arbitral institutions. His broad practice sees him acting as counsel and as arbitrator in high-profile disputes including several under ICC and UNCITRAL rules.
"Andrés Jana is indisputably a professional of the highest calibre in the dispute resolution market in Chile."
"Andrés Jana is an extraordinarily talented and accurate lawyer in Chile."
Rodrigo Gil operates a well-established arbitration practice and regularly advises on an array of Chilean and international arbitration matters. He is regularly instructed to represent clients in energy and construction disputes.
"Rodrigo Gil is a lawyer with great experience and business vision. He combines these skills with his ability to synthesise and provide extraordinary work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution
Chile
Members
Provided by Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution
Alain Drouilly
Alejandra Fuentes
Alexis Muñoz
Head of Department
Catalina Spuhr
Constanza Petit
Dominique Pacheco
Emilia Ross
Francisco Grob
Josefina Tampier
Lucero Diaz
Marihu Contreras
Mathias Lehmann
Rayen Zunzunegui
Head of Department
Sebastian Villalobos
Tomás Bown
Valentina Lake
Victoria Demarchi
Industries
Provided by Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution
Construction
Energy
Infrastructure
Mining
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