Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Latin America

Claro & Cía is a market-leading dispute resolution department that is lauded for its full-service offering across the entire spectrum of contentious mandates in Chile. The lawyers are experts in handling complex Chilean and transnational litigation for major local and international market players, as well as high-stakes arbitrations under ICC and CAM rules and ad hoc proceedings. The team possesses additional experience advising on regulatory disputes, as well as consumer class actions and shareholder disputes.

Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is a front-running dispute resolution boutique at the cutting edge of Chilean litigation and arbitration. The strong team is highly experienced in advising private individuals and domestic and international clients from the telecommunications, mining, retail, financial services and insurance sectors. The team offers additional expertise handling tort litigation, consumer protection cases and shareholder disputes. In the arbitration field, it has been involved in complex commercial and investment arbitrations.

Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution is a prominent boutique with widely renowned arbitration expertise. The team showcases international experience acting for clients under ICC and ICSID rules, as well as domestic mandates under CAM rules and ad hoc arbitration hearings. The group regularly advises on commercial and investor-state disputes within the Chilean oil and gas, construction and energy sectors regarding major mining and infrastructure projects, shareholder conflicts and breaches of contract.

Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados is a well-regarded dispute resolution boutique with expertise spanning the full spectrum of contentious mandates. The department possesses significant experience in civil and commercial litigation, as well as in cross-border arbitration matters, for local and multinational clients. The team offers expertise that includes handling class actions, insurance mandates and construction disputes against the Chilean state.

Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a highly regarded practice that advises on the full spectrum of dispute resolution mandates. The team frequently assists with mediation, litigation and arbitration proceedings both locally and internationally, including under ICC and CAM rules, and it offers additional expertise in disputes relating to torts, class actions, and real estate and construction projects in Chile. It often represents clients from the insurance, education and investment fund sectors.

Carey is a well-regarded Chilean full-service firm with an experienced dispute resolution department. The team is frequently sought out by domestic and international clients to advise on the full spectrum of contentious matters spanning litigation and arbitration. The group possesses significant expertise in construction disputes under ICC rules, as well as energy projects. The practice routinely assists clients operating within the mining, insurance and power industries.

Cuatrecasas is a respected international law firm that is frequently called upon to represent local and international clients in commercial and investment arbitration mandates. The Santiago-based practice is well known for advising a portfolio of clients from the construction, mining, finance and transportation sectors. The team offers a wealth of experience in international arbitration disputes under ICC, ICSID, UNCITRAL and CAM Santiago rules relating to construction, infrastructure and energy projects.

Pellegrini & Rencoret fields a dynamic practice with a broad offering spanning the Chilean dispute resolution spectrum. The team frequently handles local and cross-border arbitrations under ICC and CAM rules, and it has additional expertise in handling class actions, shareholder disputes and cases against governmental entities. The department regularly represents clients from the real estate, telecommunications, construction and banking industries.

Ugarte & Correa is a dynamic boutique 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.

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 theauspicesof 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.

Baker McKenzie is a well-regarded international law firm with an active dispute resolution practice in Chile. The team frequently handles class actions and litigation related to distribution agreements, and it also boasts additional capabilities in arbitration matters. The department is particularly experienced in advising on cross-border contentious matters for clients from the retail, financial and insurance sectors, as well as pension funds and companies active in the securities market.

Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is a standout dispute resolution firm in Chile that demonstrates expertise across a broad range of mandates pertaining to the field. The team boasts a pre-eminent criminal litigation practice with a stellar reputation for representing individuals and corporations across a broad spectrum of high-profile white-collar criminal matters including tax evasion, securities fraud, embezzlement, bribery and the illegal funding of political campaigns, as well as managing complex investigations. The department is also well versed in acting for clients in domestic and cross-border litigation. Additionally, the lawyers have international and domestic commercial arbitration expertise.

Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos houses a significant dispute resolution practice, with experience advising Chilean and international clients on litigation and arbitration mandates. The team is frequently instructed to advise on disputes involving torts, construction and consumer protection, as well as on commercial and investor-state arbitration. The practice group offers additional expertise representing clients in litigation against state entities, and is regularly retained by clients from the insurance, financial services, energy, retail and technology industries.

Fleischmann & Román Abogados is an experienced dispute resolution boutique with particular strength in construction arbitration. The Santiago-based team is active representing companies in commercial disputes, as well as in cases against the Chilean state regarding concession agreements for infrastructure projects. It also has an active litigation practice ready to assist clients in civil litigation proceedings. The department frequently represents clients from the construction and public works sectors. GB Asesorías e Inversiones Limitada is new client win for the law firm.

Grupo Vial Abogados has a respected Santiago-based dispute resolution team with recognised experience in arbitration mandates, which is frequently instructed by key national clients from the public and private sectors to handle domestic arbitration proceedings under CAM Santiago rules. It has noted strength in matters regarding breach of commercial contracts and construction disputes, and is routinely seen representing clients from the real estate, mining and construction industries.

Molina, Ríos Abogados is a well-established Chilean law firm with wide-ranging experience advising on arbitration mandates. The team often acts on behalf of domestic and international clients from the construction, energy and insurance sectors, advising on disputes relating to construction and energy projects, especially EPC contracts.

Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados has a respected team with experience in the Chilean arbitration and litigation arenas. The department frequently represents players from the construction, energy and mining sectors in arbitration relating to EPC contracts and disputes between contractors. The lawyers provide clients with expertise that includes complex arbitration for Chilean and international clients with activity in the renewable energy and infrastructure concessions spaces.

Coz & Blavi houses a formidable team that operates an established dispute resolution practice in Chile. The group is regularly instructed to advise on both domestic and international arbitration mandates, and shows particular strength in commercial arbitration proceedings which are often governed by ICC and CAM Santiago rules. The department serves a client base of multinational corporates from a range of sectors, including energy and construction.

Part of an extensive global network, Dentons Chile has a well-regarded litigation practice in Chile's dispute resolution field that is routinely instructed by Chilean and international clients to advise on commercial and civil litigation mandates including contractual breaches, tort liability claims and class actions. The lawyers provide notable expertise representing prominent mining companies in disputes that arise within that sector.

Garrigues is a significant international law firm with a dynamic dispute resolution practice in Chile, and it offers expertise in a wide array of contentious mandates. The team is experienced in commercial litigation and well versed in handling disputes relating to public works contracts and lease agreements, as well as consumer class actions and disputes against the Chilean state. In addition to its litigation expertise, it also has noted strength in a range of domestic and international arbitration mandates. The department often advises clients from the construction, energy, telecommunications, real estate and retail sectors.

Letelier & Campora is a disputes outfit with an established presence in the Chilean dispute resolution arena. The team represents companies in both domestic and international commercial arbitration proceedings conducted in accordance with CAM and ICC rules. The department is frequently sought out to represent clients in disputes that arise in the construction and mining sectors.

Vergara, Labarca, Parodi Abogados is a dynamic dispute resolution practice that is headquartered in Santiago and frequently assists players active in the energy and natural resources, forestry, and food and beverage industries. The team is often seen involved in arbitration and civil and commercial litigation matters, with particular strength in cases arising from construction projects and shareholder disputes.