Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 5
About
Provided by NLD Abogados
NLD regularly engages in litigation before trial, appellate, and arbitral tribunals concerning various dispute resolution processes and matters, including civil, construction, commercial, and administrative cases.
NLD is also deeply involved in negotiations and strategies to prevent litigation. The firm has been very successful litigating in the Supreme Court and in arbitration proceedings. Recently, NLD achieved a favorable ruling issued by the full bench of the Supreme Court regarding the timing of the statute of limitations in civil matters.
Additionally, in ordinary courts, NLD secured a significant ruling based on the Convention on the International Sale of Goods for breach of contract due to an alleged force majeure.
NLD also obtained a substantial ruling, awarding several million dollars in compensation, against a prominent public health body. Furthermore, the firm has achieved favorable results in various arbitrations, including a case for a large mining company based on the theory of piercing the corporate veil and another case for breach of contract in the construction of major infrastructure projects.
Chambers Review
NLD Abogados has a Santiago-based team that brings to the table a developed dispute resolution practice in Chile, handling a range of civil and commercial litigation mandates. Among other offerings, the bench of experts is well equipped to handle both contractual and non-contractual liability claims for key actors across the public and private sectors.
Work Highlights
- NLD Abogados represented Transemel in three different arbitration proceedings against the company Cobra before CAM Santiago, for alleged breaches of construction contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"NLD Abogados demonstrates a commendable ability to manage complex legal matters effectively. The team is knowledgeable, ensures fluid communication, and provides us with accurate and correct advice."
"NLD Abogados demonstrates a commendable ability to manage complex legal matters effectively. The team is knowledgeable, ensures fluid communication, and provides us with accurate and correct advice."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Ricardo López is routinely sought out by clients to litigate in civil and commercial mandates. On the commercial side, his disputes expertise includes contractual and non-contractual liability claims.
"Ricardo López has a valuable combination of extensive litigation abilities and commercial awareness, enabling him to create successful strategies based on his clients' interests."