Department profile
JJR Abogados

Shipping

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


JJR Abogados

Rankings

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

Provided by Chambers

Shipping - Chile

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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

Provided by Chambers

  • JJR Abogados represented Steamship Mutual as correspondents and legal advisers in defending its members against cargo claims.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • JJR Abogados stand out for their understanding of the shipping industry in Chile. The firm provides a swift and competent service, deep insight into the market and very useful strategic advice.

    Shipping respondentLatin America
  • JJR Abogados' experience in the Chilean market is unmatched and valuable, and their advice is focused, to the point and practical. The team is always available when needed, and provides the required services and information within a short time and at a very high professional level.

    Shipping respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 1Ricardo Rozas
    Band 1Ricardo Rozas

    Ricardo Rozas

    Frontrunning partner Ricardo Rozas garners ample praise from market commentators regarding his expertise in shipping law. He is commended for his prowess handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.

    • Ricardo Rozas stands out for his deep knowledge of the maritime sector and his strong standing within the industry.

      Shipping respondentLatin America
    • Ricardo is very perceptive and brings commercial sensibility to the matters he handles. He also has the ability to handle multiple large and demanding cases at once without sacrificing the quality of his representation, staying calm and collected and delivering analysis that is spot on.

      Shipping respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Max Morgan
    Band 2Max Morgan

    Max Morgan

    Experienced partner Max Morgan comes highly recommended by market observers for his shipping practice in Chile.

    • Max Morgan has in-depth knowledge of shipping and commercial matters. He provides a high standard of service and has a very practical approach.

      Shipping respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at JJR Abogados (2)

Chile

Members

Provided by JJR Abogados

JJR Abogados has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership