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Prieto Abogados

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Prieto Abogados

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Prieto has ample experience in resolving disputes, both through litigation and arbitration.

The litigations area is well-known for designing adequate strategies for individual clients and efficiently defending their interests before the regular, administrative and special courts of our country. Its experience includes the defense of clients in important remedies before the Appeal and Supreme Courts.

The team, is actively involved in arbitration, both domestic and international, intervening in arbitration procedures governed by the rules and regulations of the International Chamber of Commerce of Paris, the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago and the National Arbitration Center.

Our lawyers act as arbitrators in different matters and are included in the arbitrator rosters of the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago and the National Arbitration Center.

The department of litigation and arbitration has acquired solid experience in disputes in different areas, especially construction, energy, securities, insurance, corporate matters, bankruptcies and insolvencies, regulated public services and in general, all kinds of civil and commercial disputes.

Contact: Fernando Samaniego and Alberto González V.

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Full-service law firm Prieto Abogados has a respected litigation team which is highly active in dispute resolution in Chile and regularly assists on civil and commercial litigation mandates before civil courts, the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Its lawyers are often seen handling contractual disputes, tort claims and class actions for clients belonging to a range of sectors including real estate, construction and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Prieto Abogados represented Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro in a lawsuit seeking the absolute nullity of an easement established in Metro’s favor, in the context of the development of line 7 of Metro de Santiago.

Strengths

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  • Prieto Abogados has in-depth knowledge of dispute resolution issues. They are always willing to provide immediate support and are well-organised with information that helps us make informed decisions.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Fernando Samaniego
    Band 5Fernando Samaniego

    Fernando Samaniego

    Fernando Samaniego handles a range of commercial and civil litigation. He is well equipped to represent clients in real estate, construction and energy disputes.

    • Fernando Samaniego is a great lawyer who consistently meets all of our needs and deadlines. I feel at ease working with him.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Alberto González Vidal
    Band 6Alberto González Vidal

    Alberto González Vidal

    Alberto González Vidal joins the rankings this year after receiving client support for his experience handling civil and commercial litigation matters in Chile. He is active in disputes arising from the construction and financial services spaces.

    • We have received excellent attention from Alberto González Vidal. He leads with very good judgement, deep knowledge and effective management of the defense strategy.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

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