Shipping
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
About
Provided by JJR Abogados
Our firm has represented and represents the interests of major ship owners, charterers, underwriters, trading houses, exporters, freight forwarders, financial institutions, ports, warehouse operators and international law firms. Importantly, we are one of the few firms in Latin America that it is listed as official correspondents for several P&I / Defense Clubs of the International Group, as well as H&M Clubs.
Our service covers comprehensive legal assistance in all areas related to shipping and transport including -but not limited to- conflict resolution in all aspects of shipping, non-contentious advice on all types of shipping contracts multimodal, air & land transport, major casualty & emergency response, admiralty, cargo claims, pollution, marine insurance, charter parties, salvage & towage, collisions, groundings & fires, recovery actions, ship agency, ship financing, wreck removal, regulatory issues and other related matters.
In addition, our Shipping group has also a vast non-marine (re)insurance experience and through the years we have earned a significant reputation particularly for our work on behalf of the London and Worldwide reinsurance markets. Our experience includes resolving major litigation and arbitration cases.
Chambers Review
JJR Abogados houses a heavyweight team focused on shipping and maritime law in Chile. The firm is adept at handling contentious and non-contentious aspects that include cargo claims, contractual disputes and P&I liability files. The department offers advice to a wide range of clients, including vessel owners and international law firms and routinely assists clients with recovery actions and vessel arrests.
Work Highlights
- JJR Abogados represented NorthStandard as correspondents against claims from local cargo interests.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"JJR Abogados is a knowledgeable and trusted guide to the legal system and processes in Chile. The firm regularly assists its clients in navigating complex shipping and contractual matters."
"JJR Abogados are able to articulate complex strategy in a very clear and concise way. It is a pleasure to work with them."
"JJR Abogados is a knowledgeable and trusted guide to the legal system and processes in Chile. The firm regularly assists its clients in navigating complex shipping and contractual matters."
"JJR Abogados are able to articulate complex strategy in a very clear and concise way. It is a pleasure to work with them."
Notable Practitioners
Frontrunning partner Ricardo Rozas garners ample praise from market commentators regarding his expertise on shipping law. He is commended for his prowess handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
"Ricardo Rozas is personable to deal with. He is a trusted adviser to his clients and is able to provide clear and easily digestible advice."
"Ricardo Rozas is the go-to lawyer in Chile for any complex shipping matters."
Experienced partner Max Morgan comes highly recommended by market observers for his shipping practice in Chile.
"Max Morgan provides clear comprehensive advice and understands the needs of international clients."