Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados is a respected team with experience in the Chilean arbitration and litigation arenas. The department frequently represents players from the construction, energy and mining sectors in arbitration related to EPC contracts and disputes between contractors. The lawyers provide clients with expertise that includes complex arbitration for Chilean and international clients with activity in the renewable energy and infrastructure concessions spaces.

"Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados is not only strong in the contractual and legal side, but also has a unique way of understanding the core business of the client, which allows them to provide tailor-made legal advice that actually makes sense within the organisation."

Esteban Ovalle acts for an extensive roster of clients in both Chilean litigation and arbitration. He has notable experience counselling companies from the construction and energy sectors as well as representing clients in high-profile damage claims before civil courts. "Esteban Ovalle is a great leader who has a lot of experience and knowledge. He can clearly explain very complicated legal terms, and has been a great support both personally and professionally."

Up-and-coming partner José Tomás Bulnes is well regarded for his litigation activity in Chile's legal sphere. Capable of handling a range of civil and commercial mandates, he is particularly active in contractual disputes regarding construction. "José Tomás Bulnes not only has considerable legal and contractual experience and knowledge, but is also a commercially sensitive person who understands the core business of the client, and provides counsel accordingly."