Department profile
Molina, Ríos Abogados

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Molina, Ríos Abogados

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Provided by Molina, Ríos Abogados

Molina Rios team is recognized for its solid Arbitration practice: the firm represents its national and foreign clients in domestic and international arbitrations; into day-to-day representation of large international and global corporations in arbitration proceedings in the fields of construction, large engineering works, infrastructure projects, insurance and reinsurance, renewable energy, among others.

Our team experience involves arbitration disputes regarding mayor Chilean matters such as the Aeropuerto de Santiago; Ruta 160 CH, the operation of the Centro de Justicia de Santiago (the largest public building in Latin America), the Major Concessioner Hospitals of Maipu y La Florida, among others.

During the last 18 months Molina Rios has defended in Arbitration processes major global corporations such as Acciona (a Spanish infraestructure and constructiom company with presence in 65 countries), Engie, Vinci (a global player in concessions and construction), OHLA (an global group of infrastructures), Mapfre (Spanish multinational company dedicated to the insurance and reinsurance sector), Eiffage (the third group of construction and public service in France), Solunion (Chile's most important credit insurance expert), Grupo San José (Spanish construction and renewable energy company), Banco Santander, and several national companies such as Ingevec (engineering and construction), MPM (construction), EMIN (mining and construction), among others.

Clients (16)

  • VINCI
  • ACCIONA
  • GRUPO SAN JOSE
  • EIFFAGE
  • EMIN
  • MAPFRE
  • SOLUNION
  • APPLUS
  • BANCO SANTANDER
  • MPM
  • INGEVEC
  • CONSTRUCTORA ARMAS
  • BESALCO
  • OHLA
  • CONSTRUMED
  • OHL INDUSTRIAL

Industries (7)

  • Infraestructure
  • Construction
  • Concessions
  • Insurance
  • Energy
  • Natural Resources
  • Mining

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Chile

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Molina, Ríos Abogados is a well-established Chilean law firm with wide-ranging experience advising on arbitration mandates. The team often acts on behalf of domestic and international clients from the construction, energy and insurance sectors, advising on disputes relating to construction and energy projects, especially EPC contracts.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Molina, Ríos Abogados represented Sterling and Wilson in an arbitration proceeding related to the construction of photovoltaic plants in Central Atacama.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • We trust the Molina, Ríos Abogados team for its deep knowledge of our matters, strong commitment and the confidence their recommendations inspire.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Carlos Molina
    Band 5Carlos Molina

    Carlos Molina

    Carlos Molina is noted for his adept handling of domestic arbitration disputes that arise from energy, construction and infrastructure projects in Chile.

Ranked Individuals at Molina, Ríos Abogados (1)

Chile

Members

Provided by Molina, Ríos Abogados

  • Sergio De la Fuente

  • Emilio Lagos

  • Felipe Manieu

  • Rachid Ruiz

  • Jorge Molina

  • Victor Ríos

  • Felipe Correa

  • Carlos Molina

    Head of Department

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