Department profile
Ugarte & Correa

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Ugarte & Correa

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About

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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

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

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  • Ugarte & Correa represented Acciona Energía in an arbitration and related enforcement proceedings arising from the termination of a power purchase agreement with Telefónica.

Strengths

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  • I highlight Ugarte & Correa for their critical thinking, collaborative approach and ability to develop tailored, practical strategies focused on clients' needs. The team delivers work of the highest standard and understands the core of each issue.

    Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6José Joaquín Ugarte
    Band 6José 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 civil and commercial litigation mandates, as well as disputes arising in the construction sector.

    • José Joaquín Ugarte is a great lawyer with top-tier technical expertise and exceptional commercial judgement. He is highly responsive, hands-on and consistently brings clarity and direction to complex, high-stakes situations.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation 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 highly knowledgeable, responds quickly and provides client-focused advice. He analyses disputes, assesses the risks and merits of a case and explains the best way forward, ensuring clients are well protected.

      Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Ugarte & Correa (3)

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