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

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 a number of private health clinics owned by Banmédica in a series of disputes against FONASA and different public health services.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Senior Statespeople

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. He also serves as an arbitrator in a range of domestic commercial disputes, frequently under CAM rules.

Álvaro Ortúzar is an excellent professional with a practical vision on conflicts.

Cristián Boetsch
2
Cristián Boetsch
2
Band 2
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 well-prepared, discreet and deeply committed to our case. He provides valuable legal advice on complex matters, and I often turn to him for in-depth opinions.

Nicolás Vergara
5
Nicolás Vergara
5
Band 5

Co-head of department 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 a great lawyer who understands conflicts thoroughly and provides effective tools for resolution. He consistently offers efficient and concrete strategies.

Benjamín Morales Palumbo
U
Benjamín Morales Palumbo
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Benjamín Morales Palumbo demonstrates expertise in representing clients in civil litigation from a variety of sectors, including energy and insurance.

Benjamín Morales Palumbo is a very dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer.

Diego Navarrete
U
Diego Navarrete
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer Diego Navarrete continues to receive significant praise for his work in Chile's dispute resolution field, including both litigation and pre-litigation advice. His experience also extends to arbitration proceedings in Chile.

Diego Navarrete is very attentive to client requirements and possesses great analytical skills.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados

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Chile

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Senior Statespeople
Cristián Boetsch
3
Cristián Boetsch
3
Band 3
Nicolás Vergara
5
Nicolás Vergara
5
Band 5
Diego Navarrete
U
Diego Navarrete
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Álvaro Ortúzar
S
Senior Statespeople
Cristián Boetsch
2
Cristián Boetsch
2
Band 2
Nicolás Vergara
6
Nicolás Vergara
6
Band 6
Benjamín Morales Palumbo
U
Benjamín Morales Palumbo
U
Up and Coming
Diego Navarrete
U
Diego Navarrete
U
Up and Coming
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Álvaro Ortúzar
1
Álvaro Ortúzar
1
Band 1

Members

Provided by Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados

Andrés Cáceres

Benjamín Morales

Cristián Boetsch

Cristián Boetsch

Head of Department

Diego Navarrete

Jorge Vial

Manuela Ugarte

Nicolás Vergara

Head of Department

Álvaro Ortúzar

Álvaro Ortúzar

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