Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial, Dispute Resolution

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial is a specialised firm with an active dispute resolution department in Chile, which showcases noteworthy strength in the arbitration field. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by clients to act in domestic disputes, as well as international arbitration cases under the auspices of ICSID and the ICC. The practice also boasts noted civil litigation expertise and is often seen assisting clients in construction disputes. The department advises a roster of clients hailing from the energy and insurance industries.

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Work Highlights

Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial represented SMU in a tort liability case involving a fire that affected SMU's supermarkets and allegedly spread to a neighboring building.

Strengths

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Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial's highly qualified team offers personalised attention, is always available and is willing to go the extra mile to find solutions that are outside the box.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Gerardo Ovalle

Band 3

Gerardo Ovalle co-heads the law firm's dispute resolution department and is well known for his arbitration and commercial litigation work in Chile. He is well versed in investment treaty and commercial disputes, especially under ICC and ICSID rules.

Gerardo Ovalle is a dedicated, hardworking individual who provides straightforward guidance. He offers clear recommendations that demonstrate subject-matter expertise and is always available.

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Fernando Salas

Band 5

Fernando Salas is a Santiago-based partner who is adept at handling both Chilean and international arbitration. He represents a broad range of clients in investor-state and commercial arbitration, as well as in civil and commercial litigation.

Fernando Salas is a very studious lawyer. Any solution he proposes reflects a thorough analysis of all available alternatives.

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