Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Chile
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
José Tomás Lagos
Latin America 2027
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Frías Lagos & Villablanca
Latin America
Practice Areas
Mr. Lagos focuses his practice on complex dispute resolution, representing clients in arbitration, litigation, and mediation involving high-value commercial matters. He has broad experience in disputes arising in the energy, mining, construction, and corporate sectors. He received his LL.B. from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2009) and his LL.M. from Columbia Law School (2016). Before joining his current firm, he practiced in the Dispute Resolution group at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos (2010–2018). Mr. Lagos also serves as an appointed arbitrator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.
Career
Frías Lagos & Villablanca — Partner (2018 to date).
Cariola, Díez, Pérez-Cotapos — Dispute resolution (2010–2018).
Professional Memberships
Arbitrator, Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce.
Colegio de Abogados de Chile A.G.
Publications
Lagos Manterola, José Tomás, and Juan Pablo Labbé Arocca. "El arbitraje como alternativa para la resolución de pequeñas causas" [Arbitration as an Alternative for the Resolution of Small Claims]. In Reformas necesarias a la justicia chilena, vol. 2, 833–57. Santiago: Librotecnia, 2018
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2009).
Bachelors
2003 - 2008
Columbia University in the City of New York, School of Law (2016).
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2015 - 2016
Awards
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Columbia University
2016
Languages Spoken
Espanish
English
Chambers Review
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Chambers Latin America
Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Chile
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Up-and-coming partner José Tomás Lagos is noted for his litigation practice in Chile. He is experienced in advising on tort claims and corporate conflicts as well as construction-related disputes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
José Tomás Lagos has a strong ability to translate legal intricacies into clear executive decisions. He is personally committed to supporting us, brings a highly positive attitude and demonstrates strong commercial awareness that inspires confidence.
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Ranked Individuals at Frías Lagos & Villablanca (3)
Chile
José Tomás Lagos
Dispute Resolution: Litigation
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