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Ugarte & Correa

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Ugarte & Correa

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About

Provided by Ugarte & Correa

Ugarte & Correa is a prominent Chilean boutique specializing on arbitration, litigation and antitrust. Our firm has extensive experience in cases against private and public entities and has achieved remarkable outcomes for its clients on their most complex cases, including groundbreaking victories in some of the most relevant cases handled in Chile.

 

In addition to having a strong presence in the Chilean market, Ugarte & Correa has a clear international vocation. Historically, 85% of our work devoted to transnational clients. Our clients choose our firm for our strategic approach, the excellence of our work, advocacy skills, and for our obsession to create tailor made solutions to solve their disputes which are both effective and efficient. Ugarte & Correa’s partners are deeply involved throughout the dispute, devoting all their passion and experience and encouraging the collaboration and exchange of ideas within their specialized teams to build the client’s strongest position.

 

Ugarte & Correa is a leading law firm in Chile in both, domestic and international arbitrations. We have represented major clients in arbitrations administered by some of the most relevant arbitration institutions, including ICC, ICSID, UNICTRAL, CAM Santiago, CCL Lima, and in ad hoc arbitrations. We advise our clients in a broad range of sectors, such as construction, mining, retail, telecommunication, energy, insurance, banking and agroindustry, among others.

 






 






  



Industries (12)

  • Mining
  • Telecommunication
  • Healthcare
  • Agriculture
  • Energy
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Technology development
  • Construction
  • Retail
  • Insurance
  • Banking
  • Private Clients / Individuals

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Ugarte & Correa is a dynamic boutique firm with a respected offering in the Chilean arbitration field. The team routinely advises on a range of contentious mandates spanning arbitration and other ADR mandates. The department shows domestic and international expertise in disputes relating to construction and concession agreements as well as energy project developments.

Work Highlights

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  • Ugarte & Correa represented Sencorp in arbitration proceedings concerning the termination of construction contracts with MetLife.

Strengths

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  • The Ugarte & Correa team demonstrates a solid understanding of nuanced legal issues and possesses the ability to manage multi-faceted cases with strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Joaquín Ugarte
    Band 2José Joaquín Ugarte

    José Joaquín Ugarte

    José Joaquín Ugarte acts for clients in Chilean and international arbitration proceedings before leading arbitral institutions, including the ICC. He is adept at handling matters that arise from construction disputes.

    • José Joaquín Ugarte stands out for his arbitration expertise, in-depth knowledge of regulated industries, remarkable responsiveness and exceptional commercial acumen in conflict resolution.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Pablo Correa
    Band 4Pablo Correa

    Pablo Correa

    Co-head of department Pablo Correa continues to achieve extensive recognition for his activity in Chile's arbitration sphere. He regularly advises on international arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.

    • Pablo Correa is a highly qualified professional with strong industry knowledge and a clear business vision.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Ugarte & Correa (2)

Chile

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