Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
About
Provided by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
OVB Litigation team is best known for its involvement in significant and complex commercial disputes, assisting both national and foreign companies, in litigation proceedings. The Firm relies in a united team with years of experience. They are known for how to work with others, its flexible for the clients, and its approach that aligns the business and judicial interest, to find the better possible solution for the client.
Key types of work:
- Civil and Commercial litigation
- Consumer law
- Administrative law
- Constitutional litigation
Work Highligts:
- Represented Arauco in claim against CGE, to recover damages suffered because of the wildfires; against claims for restitution of land, brought by members of native tribes under indigenous law; and against a claim of civil liability brought by a group of over 500 artisan fishermen, seeking damages over alleged contamination of a river in Valdivia, Chile.
- Representing Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso (EPV), in a dispute against Valparaiso Terminal de Pasajeros (VTP) in a prominent dispute affecting the cruise industry in Chile.
- Representing two town halls (Curacavi and María Pinto) and over 700 hundred farmers in a negotiation and civil actions against Colbún for its responsibility in the collapse of a tunnel that caused an incommensurable economic and social damage in the valley, causing the loss of around 16.000 hc of crops.
- Representing Engie in a dispute with Zofri.
Chambers Review
Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados is a well-regarded dispute resolution boutique with expertise spanning the full spectrum of contentious mandates. The department possesses significant experience in civil and commercial litigation, as well as in cross-border arbitration matters, for local and multinational clients. The team offers expertise that includes handling class actions, insurance mandates and construction disputes against the Chilean state.
Work Highlights
- Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados represented Constructora Sigro in an arbitration against Inmobiliaria Imagina, to pursue reciprocal claims of breach and damages regarding six construction contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We feel very well attended to by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados' well-prepared and coordinated team. They provide top-notch service and great analytical skills."
"We feel very well attended to by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados' well-prepared and coordinated team. They provide top-notch service and great analytical skills."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Álvaro Ortúzar has a strong track record in different dispute resolution spheres, including both civil and commercial litigation, as well as Chile-related arbitration.
"Álvaro Ortúzar is an excellent strategist and a great negotiator."
Cristián Boetsch has standout experience in the dispute resolution space and is regularly retained to handle civil and commercial litigation as well as domestic arbitration mandates. He co-heads the firm's department, which is based in Santiago.
"Cristián Boetsch is able to explain complex situations very clearly and simply. He grounds technical issues and is highly analytical."
Nicolás Vergara garners extensive client recommendations for his litigation and arbitration expertise shown in handling class actions and negotiating settlements in Chile.
"Nicolás Vergara is very responsive. He provides strategic and efficient solutions at both the legal and commercial levels. He always makes us feel confident."
Benjamín Morales Palumbo enters the rankings as he demonstrates expertise representing clients from a variety of sectors, including energy, in civil litigation.
"Benjamín Morales Palumbo is always willing to help, calm and very accurate in his advice."
Up-and-coming lawyer Diego Navarrete continues to receive significant praise for his work in Chile's dispute resolution field, which includes providing litigation and pre-litigation advice.
"Diego Navarrete demonstrated commitment, creativity and integrity when dealing with complex issues. We had the best experience working with him."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
Andrés Cáceres
Benjamín Morales
Head of Department
Diego Navarrete
Jorge Vial
Manuela Ugarte
Nicolás Vergara
Head of Department
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
Arauco
Ariztía
BCI Seguros
Banco BCI
Empresa Portuaria Valparaíso
Enel Green Power
Engie Energía Chile
Farmacias Salcobrand
Seguros Sura
Industries
Provided by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados
Agroindustria
Aquiculture
Banking
Construction
Insurance
Mining
Real Estate
Retail
Stock Markets