Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Chile
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
James Black
Latin America 2027
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Gandarillas, Montt, Del Río
Latin America
Practice Areas
Litigation / Arbitration / Bankruptcy / Public Law
Career
James Black focuses his practice on dispute resolution in civil, commercial, administrative, and constitutional law matters, representing clients before ordinary courts of law and various public entities, alongside prior experience in corporate law and public administration. His professional career includes serving as General Counsel for the Municipality of La Pintana (2016–2017) and working as an associate at Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch (2012–2016) and Cariola, Díez, Pérez-Cotapos (2010–2012). He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. And from 2026 serves as a Professor of Civil Law at Universidad del Desarrollo.
Experience
Over 15 years of complex litigation experience.
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile
Band 6
Individual Editorial
Partner James Black is acclaimed by market commentators for his dynamic dispute resolution practice in Chile. He regularly advises clients on civil claims for damages and breaches of contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
James Black is a great lawyer who is reliable and has great technical knowledge of litigation matters.
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