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Prieto Abogados

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 3

Band 3


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 Compañía General de Electricidad in civil liability claims arising from a wildfire and a power infrastructure project, involving alleged property damage and contractual loss claims.

Strengths

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  • The litigation team at Prieto Abogados is distinguished by its strong commitment to protecting clients’ interests and providing highly personalised support. The team handles complex matters with meticulous attention to detail, extensive experience and a consistently high standard of service.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Alberto González Vidal
    Band 5Alberto González Vidal

    Alberto González Vidal

    Alberto González Vidal receives client support for his experience handling civil and commercial litigation matters in Chile. He is active in disputes arising in the construction and financial services spaces.

    • Alberto González Vidal is a great lawyer who is highly committed to his work and approaches matters strategically. He inspires trust and confidence and is a pleasure to work with.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America
  • Band 6Fernando Samaniego
    Band 6Fernando 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 lawyer you can trust. His extensive experience, sound legal judgement and composure inspire confidence.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAgustín Prado
    Associates to watchAgustín Prado

    Agustín Prado

    Agustín Prado is commended by clients for his dispute resolution practice in Chile. He regularly advises on civil litigation matters.

    • Agustín Prado responds quickly and delivers his expertise in a concise and easily understandable manner.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

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