As far as one client is concerned, Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is ‘one of the best firms around for complex litigation’. Focused exclusively on business dispute resolution, the firm’s sizeable 28-strong practice is consistently mandated to act in high-profile or politically-sensitive disputes before local and foreign courts, governmental authorities and international arbitration tribunals. The team’s areas of expertise cover the litigation of cases involving civil, commercial, tax, antitrust and regulatory issues; and it regularly represents motorway, airport and other public works concessionaires in litigation before and against public entities, in relation to infrastructure, real estate and construction projects. The group additionally stands out for complex cases which involve the addressing of commercial, reputational and financial aspects. The firm further maintains a widely-respected white-collar crime litigation practice. The group is co-led by commercial litigation, international arbitration and white-collar crime expert, Jorge Bofill; Francisco Aninat, who has ‘significant experience in complex, high-stakes international disputes’; and Sebastián Yanine, who is notably focused on complex disputes and cross-border litigation. The second line of experienced litigators includes criminal litigation specialist César Ramos; and of counsel Marcela Vega, who acts in commercial, civil, criminal and labour trials, as well as contentious-administrative matters concerning public institutions and superintendencies. Names to note among a capable associate group include Juan Luis Chomali, Nicolás del Real Castillo, Catalina Escobar and Paz Arriagada.

Carey‘s very sizeable, 36-strong, litigation practice is ‘without a doubt one of the best in Chile’, according to one client. The full-service legal giant has built a strong reputation both nationally and internationally for its consistent involvement in bet-the-company civil and commercial disputes, including matters before the Chilean Supreme Court. It is particularly experienced in financial disputes, including matters comprising fraud allegations and financial scandals. The team further stands out for its expertise in defence-side work for major health institutions, as well as disputes involving public-private contractual relationships. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, Aldo Molinari is an experienced civil, commercial, and administrative litigator; Juan Carlos Riesco ‘applies his knowledge in a wonderful way’; and Ricardo Reveco focuses on civil and commercial litigation, along with arbitration, bankruptcy and insolvency work. The next line of experienced litigators includes Mónica Pérez (‘the support she gives in complex cases is simply extraordinary’), who litigates retail, mining, insurance, energy and automotive sector disputes; and litigation and ADR practitioner Roberto Villaseca, who acts before both Chile’s ordinary and special litigation courts, and whose caseload encompasses international trade disputes, as well as bankruptcy and insolvency issues. At associate level, key support is provided by senior Mirko Villarroel. Former practice co-head Gonzalo Fernández left to establish his own boutique and focus on his role as an arbitrator in June 2024, taking Arturo Fontecilla with him.

The teams assigned to cases by Claro & Cia. are ‘first class in all respects’. The full-service firm’s large, 34-strong litigation practice is widely respected for its expertise in local and transnational commercial litigation, as well as for its domestic and international arbitration credentials. The firm also maintains a robust white-collar crime practice. Recent highlights include representing Samsung Chile (Samsung) in multiple disputes against distributors that manage Samsung’s retail experience shops. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, current firm head abd senior partner José María Eyzaguirre G is a veteran litigator; practice head Cristóbal Eyzaguirre specialises in complex and multi-front litigation and arbitrations; Nicolás Luco has extensive experience in energy litigation before Chile’s courts; Felipe Ossa focuses on both arbitration and international litigation; and José Miguel Huerta is a litigation, antitrust, commercial arbitration and bankruptcy expert. The next line of experienced litigators includes Santiago Bravo, whose caseload covers litigation and arbitration, as well as antitrust matters; and civil, commercial, and constitutional litigator Álvaro Vives. At counsel level, Javier Rodríguez focuses on litigation and antitrust law, while Juan Pablo Celis' experience includes government enforcement proceedings. Notable growth for the practice includes the promotion of litigation, arbitration and antitrust practitioner Tomás Kreft to partner in early 2024. From the associate pool, senior Ricardo Pfaff's contentious practice takes in competition and bankruptcy litigation as well as commercial and civil matters; however, former fellow senior Felipe de Marinis left the firm in March 2024.

According to one client, Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is ‘one of the offices with the most prestige and experience in litigation’. The boutique law firm’s 21-strong dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration practice has an enviable track record for its involvement in high-stakes cases. The team acts for both local and international clients in civil and commercial litigation before courts, state agencies and arbitral tribunals; and its sector expertise encompasses construction, mining, telecoms, energy, banking, finance, insurance, and retail. The group is co-led by Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez, a highly respected civil and commercial litigation expert; and Cristóbal Jimeno, whose civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution experience is particularly strong as regards the financial, insurance and construction sectors. The practice further showcases Juan Francisco Asenjo, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, along with arbitration and administrative proceedings; and civil, commercial and consumer protection litigator Alfredo Waugh. The next line of experienced partners comprises Joaquín Castillo, who is ‘client oriented and a great lawyer’; Eugenio Valladares, who acts in civil, commercial, construction and corporate law litigation; and José Tomás Barros, a civil, commercial, insurance and consumer protection disputes specialist. In the associate team Sebastián Zamora is also an experienced civil and commercial litigator, while Pablo Gajardo left the firm in May 2024.

‘Top-level firm’ Ortúzar, Vergara & Boetsch Abogados fields ‘extraordinary litigators’. The dispute resolution-focused boutique routinely handles major litigious cases, arbitrations and other ADR proceedings, its key areas of work being civil and commercial litigation, consumer matters, administrative law and constitutional disputes. Regular clients for the firm come from a range of industries, including construction, banking, aquaculture, real estate, mining, insurance and retail. The practice is co-led at name-partner level by veteran litigation and arbitration expert Alvaro Ortúzar; Nicolás Vergara, a specialist in shareholder, consumer and insurance litigation, as well as antitrust and class action cases; and construction, energy and insurance litigator, Cristián Boetsch, who is the ‘person to turn to every time a complex or sensitive topic arises’. The next line of key litigators comprises the ‘extremely meticulous’ Benjamín Morales, who primarily acts in energy, construction and insurance litigation; Diego Navarrete, whose litigious practice covers energy, marine ports, and shareholder and SPA agreement-related commercial conflicts. Organic growth during 2023 saw the promotion of experienced civil and commercial litigator Andrés Cáceres to partner; while at associate level, senior Manuela Ugarte Enrione (a co-founder of Women in Dispute Resolution Chile), undertakes arbitration, civil and commercial legislation, and class action cases.

The ‘excellent litigation team’ at boutique law firm Vergara Labarca Parodi is routinely sought out to litigate before all levels of Chile’s court system, as well as before administrative bodies and arbitration forums. The practice also has enviable cross-border litigation experience. Highly focused on civil, construction, antitrust, energy and finance-related disputes, the 10-strong group is additionally expert in major conflicts concerning stock market and shareholder issues, along with mining, environmental and regulatory matters. The litigation department is co-led by civil, commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation specialist Raimundo Labarca, who has longstanding experience in representing domestic and international clients in high-stakes disputes; fellow name-partner Alejandro Parodi, who acts in civil, commercial, constitutional and administrative matters, particularly in relation to the energy, construction, finance and mining sectors (among others); and civil and commercial litigation specialist José Manuel Concha, who assists with construction, sanitary and real estate sector-related disputes. In the firm’s associate team, both Raimundo Labarca Braun and Carlos Berner Zúñiga focus on civil and commercial litigation, as well as national and international arbitration; experienced litigator Gonzalo Santini is similarly focused on civil and commercial matters; while María de los Ángeles Lecaros' practice additionally encompasses free competition and regulated markets-related matters, along with arbitration.

Barros & Errázuriz fields a large, 17-strong litigation practice that acts in the gamut of civil and commercial litigation work, including appearing before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Courts. The full-service team also acts in domestic and international arbitrations, mediation proceedings and cases before national regulatory agencies. Its expertise ranges from civil and commercial law disputes, to tax, bankruptcy, real estate and antitrust matters. The group is additionally experienced in regulated areas, such as energy and telecoms; and its recent caseload includes major construction project and real estate development-related litigation. The group is co-led by Luis Eduardo Toro, whose litigation expertise covers energy and telecoms disputes, as well as contractual liability and damages-related suits; and longstanding disputes expert José Tomás Errázuriz. The department further showcases Javier San Martín, a specialist in dispute resolution, consumer protection law, reorganisations, individual bankruptcies and company liquidations; David Cademartori, whose track record encompasses administrative proceedings before government entities, along with civil and administrative litigation before Chile’s ordinary courts of justice; and civil and commercial litigation practitioner José Luis Corvalán, who is ‘an outstanding professional with great communication skills’. At senior associate level, Isidora Fernández, Milton Gutcovsky and Nicole Nannig all act in civil and commercial litigation.

The ’very energetic team’ at full-service law firm Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos has ‘great experience in litigation’. The 18-strong litigation and arbitration department, which represents both domestic and international clients in high-stakes litigation that is frequently conducted against the Chilean State, is experienced in disputes over environmental, regulatory, energy, mining, securities, tax, construction, and insurance issues. The group is also regularly mandated to act in suits concerning damages, torts, competition law, and consumer protection. The firm additionally maintains robust white-collar and data protection practices. Among the firm’s notable disputes practitioners, national and international litigation and arbitration specialist Florencio Bernales acts in disputes involving construction, insurance, shareholder agreements and takeover operations, as well as damages, mining, environment, electricity and antitrust-related actions; Fernando Urrutia primarily handles construction cases and related insolvency proceedings; Raimundo Moreno's recent experience includes environmental cases; and Jorge Boldt is a civil and criminal litigation expert. The practice further comprises director José Ignacio Azar, who leads the firm’s consumer law and class action offering. In the firm’s senior associate ranks, Trinidad Torres' experience includes securities-related litigation; Lorena Avendaño assists with civil litigation and criminal defence work; and María Francisca Larraín (promoted in December 2023) is an experienced litigation, arbitration and ADR practitioner.

‘A leading litigation firm with prominent lawyers’, boutique firm Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution focuses exclusively on the resolution of complex disputes. The six-member group has a significant track record in representing domestic and foreign clients in high-stakes cases before Chile’s ordinary and special courts, the Courts of Appeals, Supreme Court and administrative bodies; its sector expertise includes energy, construction, mining, real estate, finance and retail. The practice is co-led by the ‘obviously excellent’ Andrés Jana, who acts in heavyweight litigation in addition to his arbitration work; Rodrigo Gil, an expert in contract-related conflicts, who (alongside Jana) is representing Chilean governmental organisation CORFO in claims before Chile’s civil courts to recover $150m that was embezzled from the Chilean State; and firm managing partner and ‘extraordinary trial lawyer’ Karen Werner, who focuses on civil and commercial complex litigation. Notable growth for the team includes the January 2024 promotion of ‘outstanding lawyer’ and former practice director Tomás Bown to partner; and the raising of Cristóbal Vergara to senior associate. Bown is a specialist in complex civil and commercial claims; and Vergara assists with the resolution of civil and commercial disputes, shareholder conflicts, insolvency proceedings, company reorganisation-related actions, and construction and mining sector litigation.

With ’great negotiation and strategy skills’, Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados' seven-member team assists with the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts before Chile’s ordinary courts of justice, Courts of Appeal and Supreme Court. Specialisms for the group (which is also experienced in appearing before arbitration forums), range from administrative sanctioning procedures, free competition, insolvency, reorganisation and consumer law-related disputes, to conflicts emanating from the mining, water and aquaculture sectors. The practice is co-led by civil law and litigation specialist Enrique Alcalde who is particularly experienced in disputes concerning corporate governance, construction, engineering, M&A, and oil and gas matters; and Nicolás Marinovic, who focuses on civil litigation involving contractual liability, torts, real estate leases, as well as complex arbitration. The practice further includes litigation and arbitration expert Benjamín García; Cristobal Agustín Muñoz, a January 2024 recruit from Saavedra & Compañía Abogados, who ‘stands out for his vast experience in labour litigation’; and Tomás Ruiz-Tagle, who is ‘distinguished by his legal precision when presenting strategies and solutions’. Ruiz-Tagle’s caseload covers civil and commercial dispute resolution, administrative sanctioning proceedings and public litigation. In the firm’s associate group, Sebastián Lara Bohle is experienced in civil and commercial litigation, while Estefanía Klima Golborne acts in civil and labour disputes.

Consistently mandated for ‘highly complex jobs’, disputes boutique Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados undertakes significant litigation, provides preventive advice and also handles ADR. The team fields experts in civil and commercial litigation, as well as construction, administrative and insurance litigation. Recent matters includes litigation over large infrastructure project developments, and suits brought against insurers arising from refusal to pay insurance policies. The ‘very competent’ practice also routinely handles disputes for copper mining giant Codelco, including a range of civil and commercial litigation cases; while its representation of Latin American retail company Parque Arauco has involved various consumer rights cases. The practice is co-led by ‘great leader’ Esteban Ovalle, a veteran trial lawyer and construction, energy and corporate disputes expert; litigation and arbitration specialist José Tomás Bulnes, who represents companies from the mining, infrastructure, energy, retail and insurance sectors in high-stakes litigation. The team also comprises Oscar Lihn (a partner since May 2023), who is experienced in litigation involving the mining, construction and energy sectors. At associate level, following the January-2024 departure of Santiago Morandé to undertake his LLM in Sydney, primary support is provided by intermediates Ignacio Figueroa, Martín Fuentes and José Ignacio Jara.

The fourteen-strong team at specialised commercial arbitration and litigation boutique Pellegrini & Rencoret Abogados comprises industry specialists in health insurance, international sales of goods, consumer law, construction contracts and payment methods. Recent successes include assisting Isapre Cruz Blanca with securing a favourable ruling before the Supreme Court, which acknowledged the right to adjust a contract's base price. The group also acted for gas distributor Gasco in a class action that was brought by consumer association Conadecus and sought compensation for gas price increases during Covid-19. The practice’s principal figures are the ‘very strategic’ Julio Pellegrini, who has extensive experience in commercial litigation concerning contracts, torts and class actions. Pellegrini also has notable expertise in representing companies in construction contract-related litigation. The team additionally includes Pedro Rencoret, whose practice encompasses contractual conflicts, unfair competition and financially-complex disputes; civil and commercial litigation specialist Fernando Zúñiga, whose ‘ability to pose complex problems in simple terms makes him stand out enormously’; and experienced litigator Diego Ramos, who ‘does a wonderful job’. In the firm’s associate pool, Fernando Gazzella's track record includes successfully defending financial institutions against lawsuits from a consumer agency; and arbitration and litigation expert María Jesús Cifuentes' experience includes defence-side construction project disputes.

Baker McKenzie Chile's ‘team demonstrates deep knowledge of Chilean legislation, jurisprudence and market practices’. The 10-strong litigation group has a notable track record for large-value litigation involving construction, infrastructure, large-scale energy projects and pension funds. It is also routinely mandated for high-profile class actions involving companies from the retail, consumer, pensions and healthcare sectors. The firm’s dispute resolution offering in Chile is led by Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés, whose experience includes acting for the Chilean State, international companies and domestic businesses in conflicts concerning long-term energy contracts, construction, projects and investment protection. Providing key support, Ignacio Naudon's wide-ranging disputes expertise covers class actions, infrastructure projects, construction contracts, distribution agreements, securities, corporate law and M&A. At associate level, Felipe Soza focuses on public, civil and commercial law-related litigation and arbitration; while international commercial and investor-state arbitration senior Juan Pablo Labbé is a January 2024 hire from Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution.

Contreras Velozo is ‘a litigation boutique where clients will find a strong, dedicated and relentless team’. The six-member dispute resolution department acts for multinational corporations, Latin American governments, and international organisations and public entities in a range of high-end litigation and arbitration work. The practice’s principal figures are the ‘very skilled’ Óscar Contreras Blanco, an expert in complex civil litigation and domestic and international arbitration, as well as antitrust and competition; ‘top-notch professional’ Alvaro Awad, who litigates disputes concerning construction, infrastructure, energy, mining and finance, as well as insurance, pharmaceutical, transportation, technology and corporate conflicts; and Óscar Contreras Pomés, who focuses on contentious-administrative matters and the arbitration of commercial matters.

With ‘vast experience in complex judicial cases’, Correa Squella’s compact dispute resolution team has a successful track record in high-stakes civil and commercial disputes, including corporate litigation, torts, damages suits, contract-related conflicts and class actions. The group is additionally sought out to act in constitutional and administrative law matters, as well as criminal proceedings. Highlights include representing pension fund manager AFP Capital in a $50m lawsuit that was filed by consumer protection organisation Conadecus. The practice is co-led by business, regulatory and free competition dispute specialist Juan Ignacio Correa, who is ’an experienced lawyer who gets results’; and ‘well-known and brilliant litigator’ Jorge Sepúlveda, whose broad experience includes several civil and commercial cases before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

According to one client, specialised dispute resolution firm Coz & Blavi is ‘one of the best civil litigation and arbitration offices in Chile’. The six-strong group covers high-stakes litigation, as well as major domestic and international arbitrations. The team is co-led by Francisco Blavi (‘great skills’), who routinely represents clients in litigation involving corporate agreements, construction, energy, finance and projects; and José Coz, whose ‘creativity and strategic sense are outstanding’. Coz predominantly focuses on high-profile corporate disputes. In the firm’s associate group, Francisco González's experience includes acting before local courts, the Competition Court, the Constitutional Court, and domestic and international arbitral tribunals; Felipe Campos acts in construction, agriculture, mining and regulated markets-related disputes; Rodrigo Palavecino is a litigation, arbitration and competition practitioner; and Cristián Zúñiga focuses on civil, commercial and antitrust litigation and arbitrations.

Dentons‘s six-member dispute resolution group, which ‘stands out for its dedication‘, consistently defends clients’ interests before court, arbitration and mediation venues. The practice also routinely appears before government agencies and sectorial regulators; and is experienced in environmental, administrative, corporate, insurance, and construction-related disputes. The Santiago office additionally covers conflicts concerning consumer law, debt collection and energy. The department’s key practitioners are Gonzalo Nieto, an expert in mining environmental, electricity, civil and competition disputes; and Pauline Chiffelle, whose track record includes representing companies in administrative sanctioning procedures; antitrust department head Santiago Ried; and the ‘very available and diligent’ Marcelo Alarcón, who focuses on construction, energy supply, insolvency, restructuring and consumer protection-related proceedings. Associates Fernanda Streeter and Andres Eterovic are also key litigation group members.

Garrigues Chile houses ‘a very cohesive team that is capable of covering highly complex litigation’. The six-member dispute resolution group based in Santiago covers a range of contentious matters, with recent experience including corporate, commercial, construction and real estate disputes, as well as consumer protection class actions, insurance claims, antitrust, and tax and administrative conflicts. The practice also assists with large-value succession cases. Following the August 2024 departure of former practice head Monica Van Der Schraft to focus on sitting as an arbitrator, the firm has hired former Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution partner Karen Werner, who has a niche specialism in partnership conflicts as part of her broader contentious practice (which involves both arbitration and litigation), to lead the office’s disputes group. The team further comprises principal associate José Joaquín Verdugo, who has extensive experience in high-stakes litigation and arbitrations. Cristóbal Sarralde is no longer at the firm.

Guerrero Olivos’ 11-member ‘litigation team is top-notch’. The full-service dispute resolution practice comprises experts in civil litigation, commercial conflicts and cross-border disputes. The group has particular strength in construction and real estate litigation, as well as disputes involving the mining, energy, agribusiness, retail, life sciences, and food and beverage sectors. The practice is led by civil and commercial litigation expert Sergio Yávar, who ‘deserves special recognition for his deep knowledge of the law’; while the recent caseload of the ‘outstanding’ Benjamín Ferrada includes energy and construction disputes. In the firm’s associate pool, Andrés Cuevas and Agustín Bulnes (a July 2023 recruit from Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial) both specialise in civil and commercial disputes.

The ‘serious, prepared and creative’ litigation department at Larrain y Asociados Abogados regularly acts in trials before Chile’s different courts and tribunals. The nine-strong team is experienced in commercial, civil, bankruptcy, tax and contentious-administrative litigation, as well as disputes over public works concessions. The firm has additionally developed a consumer law practice that assists with disputes before Chile’s Consumer Agency (SERNAC), particularly in relation to the energy, water, public services and sanitation sectors. An ‘outstanding and strategic professional’, José Pedro Baraona represents highway concession holders, individuals and construction and energy companies in civil trials; Isabel Palacios (the firm’s first female partner) and Carlos Aravena are both experienced litigation and arbitration practitioners; and Víctor Manuel Avilés is a tax litigation expert. The associates to note are Claudio Torres, Macarena Gonzalez and César Vásquez, while Daniela Baron left the firm in July 2023.

The ‘reliable and detailed’ litigation team at full-service firm Morales & Besa routinely acts in high-stakes commercial and civil litigation before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court. The 11-strong group is particularly well regarded for its construction disputes credentials, including the litigation and arbitration of conflicts between contractors and infrastructure project owners. It also acts in class actions brought against construction companies by eventual owners. The department is led by the ‘highly rated’ national and international litigation and arbitration specialist Gonzalo Cordero, whose practice additionally covers reorganisations and insolvencies. Providing key support, director Juan Ignacio Eymin specialises in litigation and ADR, including administrative, civil, commercial and arbitration procedures; and senior associate Nicolas Corbeaux represents national and international clients before civil courts and arbitration forums, in relation to construction, infrastructure, public works and energy concessions.

Prieto Abogados' ‘partners and associates handle cases perfectly’. The firm's second largest practice area, the litigation department consistently appears before both ordinary courts and arbitrators in disputes concerning energy, construction, real estate and the retail sector. The six-member group is also increasingly mandated in relation to contentious aquaculture, construction, engineering, investment fund, food, and cosmetics sector matters, and it additionally assists with public law litigation. The disputes group is co-led by real estate, construction and antitrust litigator Fernando Samaniego; and arbitration expert Alberto González V. The department further comprises associates Agustín Prado, who ‘provides a very good level of service’; and Cristóbal Ipinza, who also specialises in litigation and arbitration. Former counsel Juan Pablo Riesco left the firm in May 2024.

‘Emerging in the market as a specialised litigation and arbitration boutique’, Ugarte & Correa has significant experience in major disputes before Chile’s ordinary courts, Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court. Its broad expertise ranges from commercial litigation concerning mining, construction, shareholders, torts, energy, concessions, infrastructure and property, as well as the enforcement of arbitration awards and insolvency-related matters. The practice showcases four partners namely: complex litigation and arbitration specialist José Joaquín Ugarte; Pablo Correa, who ‘stands out for his knowledge of construction matters’; commercial and investment disputes expert Liat Tapia; and Karl Conrads (promoted to partner in August 2023), whose litigation practice encompasses construction, energy, mining, financing, and oil and gas disputes.

Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial houses ‘a very solid team in which clients fully trust’. Well known for construction, energy, telecoms and finance-related disputes, the firm’s dispute resolution practice is also increasingly mandated to act in major construction and unfair competition-related litigation. The practice is co-led by ‘very intelligent, dedicated professional’ Gerardo Ovalle, who is experienced in construction disputes, unfair competition and tort suits; and Fernando Salas, who focuses on construction, energy, real estate and unfair competition cases. The next line of key practitioners includes civil and commercial litigation specialist Anibal Vial; and Miguel Dibarrart, who has notable experience before both courts and arbitral tribunals. Camila Becker is an experienced associate.

The nine-strong practice at conflict resolution boutique Abogabir Miranda Abogados handles both domestic and international civil and commercial litigation. The team is increasingly mandated to assist with corporate conflicts (governance issues, director compensation and minority shareholder rights), as well as public law litigation. The practices of both Diego Abogabir and Nicolás Miranda cover civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, administrative disputes, white-collar crime and corporate investigations; and Nicolás Vassallo's ‘knowledge of Chilean law is second to none’. At director level Juan Carlos Flores acts in public, administrative and constitutional litigation, while disputes-focused Maximiliano Silva H is a June 2023 recruit from Jara Del Favero Abogados. In the associate pool, senior Juan Pablo Alcalde is experienced in litigation, arbitration, ADR and insolvency proceedings; and Ignacio Vassallo focuses on commercial and civil disputes, as well as insurance cases.

Albagli Zaliasnik's nine-strong civil litigation and arbitration group, which ‘provides a remarkable, available and timely service’, routinely litigates before Chile’s civil and appeals courts, as well as the Supreme Court. Acting for both businesses and individuals, the group’s civil liability and litigation expertise covers corporate and company issues, telecoms, technology, construction, urban planning, real estate, insurance, healthcare, and sports. The practice also handles credit instrument enforcements and lease-related disputes. Among the department’s key practitioners, Ariela Agosin is a complex litigation and arbitration specialist; and founding partner and criminal law expert Gabriel Zaliasnik focuses on economic crimes and extradition proceedings. At director level, Francisco Fuentes ‘delivers excellent results’, and the January 2024-promoted Josefa Larraín is experienced in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. Since publication, Larraín has left the firm - effective as of November 2024.

Home to ‘great strategists who understand the objectives’, BACS Abogados' eight-strong dispute resolution practice covers a range of commercial and contractual litigation work. Recent mandates involve consumer law issues, criminal proceedings, IP rights, class actions, professional and medical negligence, and civil and administrative matters. The group is co-led by Esteban Barra, whose experience includes representing construction, healthcare, pharmaceutical, mining and fishing companies in high-stakes litigation; and April 2023-promoted partner Francisco Bassi, whose recent experience includes acting for Guillermo Portales Riesco in disputes between partners of longstanding family business Cementerio Metropolitano. Further growth for the firm’s conflict resolution, civil litigation and arbitration practice includes the December 2023 hire of Marta Jiménez from Harasic ǀ Barros as director.

‘Splendidly managed with extensive patience, hard work and dedication’, Clyde & Co‘s eight-member litigation and arbitration practice covers corporate disputes, contractual liability, insurance claims, torts, and bankruptcies. The department is co-led by Jorge Meneses (‘always delivers a high-level professional service’), who additionally heads up the firm’s public law offering; and civil, commercial, constitutional and procedural law specialist Marcelo Guerrero. The department further includes complex disputes expert Arturo Majlis, who ‘plays a key role in the management of litigation’; legal director Andrés Cabello, who acts in a range of civil disputes, arbitrations, and public law proceedings; and civil and commercial litigation and arbitration-focused senior associate Francisco Jiménez.

With ‘solid experience in litigation’, Cuatrecasas' broad coverage ranges from civil, commercial and administrative disputes, to reorganisations, insolvencies, business crises, and private enforcements of competition law. The 19-strong litigation and arbitration team in Santiago is led by Gianfranco Lotito, whose broad practice includes investigations and injunctions brought by national and foreign agencies in relation to securities and pension funds; restructuring and insolvency proceedings; and construction, infrastructure and share sale disputes. Providing notable support at associate level, principal Andrés Lafuente specialises in insolvency proceedings, while Alexandra Guerra acts in public law-related national litigation and commercial arbitration.

‘Always ready to update clients on case developments’, FerradaNehme's seven-strong complex litigation group routinely acts in high-stakes litigation concerning unfair competition, consumer matters, banking law, telecoms, civil law, and construction. The department is co-led by competition and regulatory law expert Nicole Nehme; and civil, commercial and economic litigation specialist Nicolás Ubilla, who is ‘very clear when proposing strategies’. Raised to counsel level in March 2024, civil and commercial litigation practitioner Pablo Cornejo also has notable arbitration experience. In a notable development, ‘excellent lawyer’ and former partner Marcela Rodríguez took on a counsel role at the firm in September 2023, further to relocating abroad.

An ‘exceptional boutique law office in Chile’, Fleischmann & Román Abogados' 18-member litigation team is consistently mandated both to prevent and resolve complex civil and commercial disputes, in relation to construction, infrastructure, energy, finance, mining and regulatory matters. Particularly active in regard to projects, the group has a significant track record in assisting domestic and foreign companies with conflicts over public works and mining concessions. The practice is co-led by construction specialist Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who is experienced in disputes between construction companies and the Chilean State; ‘extraordinary litigator’ Paulo Román Reyes; and Orlando Palominos, whose practice takes in construction and contract disputes, as well as insolvency work. At associate level, civil, commercial and administrative dispute practitioner Benjamín Jordán ‘stands out among his peers’; and Juan Zulic del Canto routinely litigates commercial and public matters.

Home to ‘a team that gets involved and studies cases well’, Frías & Lagos Abogados' six-member dispute resolution department has significant experience in civil litigation, arbitrations and institutional mediations. The practice is co-led by Nicolas Frías, whose dispute resolution practice covers civil litigation, arbitration and commercial mediation; and litigation, arbitration and ADR specialist José Tomás Lagos, who is experienced in disputes concerning construction, stockholder agreements, mining and torts, as well as damages claims; and arbitration, litigation and ADR partner José Pedro Villablanca (a senior associate at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos until March 2023), who acts in commercial, civil and administrative proceedings.

Harasic ǀ Barros' ‘very responsible and competent’ litigation team comprises experts in civil, criminal, commercial, constitutional and administrative conflicts. The practice’s track record in complex disputes covers a range of economic sectors, including mining, real estate and design (among others). The five-member department, which additionally advises on conflict prevention, showcases Davor Harasic, who is ‘an excellent lawyer with amazing judgement and knowledge’; civil, commercial and criminal disputes expert Ivan Harasic; and Natalia Barros (‘an extraordinary member of the firm’s practice’), whose recent experience encompasses institutional and ad hoc arbitrations.

Delivering ‘highly personalised and results-oriented attention‘, Letelier Campora's seven-member dispute resolution team is well known for engineering, construction, financial and natural resources disputes, as well as commercial conflicts. The firm’s litigation practice covers all stages of litigation, including pre-trial negotiations, trial preparation, trials, and appeals and remedies before Chile’s higher courts. It also acts in enforcement proceedings. The practice is co-led at name-partner level by commercial and investment arbitration specialists Francesco Campora and Juan Pablo Letelier, who ‘run a sophisticated and energetic practice that stands out for its efficiency’. Both Campora and Letelier focus on construction, energy, infrastructure, financial and M&A disputes.

Molina Ríos Abogados' 11-member trial and arbitration practice ‘meets all clients’ expectations’. Acting in a range of civil and commercial litigation cases, the department is particularly focused on disputes involving construction, large-scale projects, finance, public works concessions, energy, and insurance and reinsurance. The team is led by civil and commercial litigation and arbitration specialist Carlos Molina, who is experienced in disputes concerning construction, insurance, projects, finance, and public and private concessions. Providing key support, Felipe Correa focuses on litigation, arbitration and mediation, in relation to civil law, construction, infrastructure, real estate and insurance matters; and the caseload of litigation and dispute resolution practitioner Rachid Ruiz encompasses commercial, labour and administrative disputes.

The ‘expert litigators’ at conflict resolution boutique Schenke Brancoli Abogados | SLBZ act for both individuals and companies in civil, commercial, criminal, administrative and tax litigation. The sizeable litigation and arbitration department also has significant experience in proceedings before Chile’s Environmental Courts. The team’s principal practitioners are Jorge Schenke, a specialist in litigation and civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional issues; Ricardo Brancoli, whose broad caseload covers civil and criminal litigation, as well as arbitration; and Nicolás Prado, who is experienced in litigating before a range of Chilean courts. The department further includes competition policy and litigation expert Enrique Vergara, who was promoted to partner in May 2023. At associate level, Camila Pozo is ‘rated for her brilliance and clarity’, while Santiago Álvarez and Daniela Yavar are also key litigation and arbitration team members.

A ‘new firm with highly-competent professionals’, Vial Larraín Femenías spun out of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU) in September 2023. Key areas for the 11-strong practice range from civil, commercial, insurance and real estate disputes, to conflicts concerning natural resources, construction, energy, consumer protection, and concessions and infrastructure. It is also increasingly mandated to act in family business-related litigation. The team is led by disputes specialist and former PPU practice head Jorge Vial, who has notable experience in litigation before Chile’s ordinary courts, the appellate courts, and Supreme Court. Flanking Vial are PPU’s former competition practice head Ignacio Larraín and Jorge Femenías, an expert in public law, natural resources and environmental litigation. Director Carlos San Martin, along with senior associates Juan Manuel Lavín and Gustavo Alarcon, round out the team.

Aguad Bañados Izquierdo Abogados (ABI Abogados)‘ ‘close and cohesive team’ routinely acts in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitrations, in relation to financial, mining, energy and services-related disputes. The group also assists with actions involving construction, real estate, hotels, tourism, retail and technology sector clients. The department’s principal figures are litigation and conflict resolution specialist Francisco Bañados G; civil litigation and arbitration expert Alejandra Aguad D; and labour group leader Eduardo Izquierdo B, who is also experienced in litigation and real estate law. Elevated to partner in January 2024, José Joaquín Meza M assists with civil, commercial and criminal matters, while the practice of associate Tomás Sánchez E encompasses litigation, arbitration and ADR work.

Experienced in construction and infrastructure project-related disputes, Abogados MLV fields ‘a well-coordinated team that provides solid responses to clients’ needs’. The six-member group is co-led by civil litigation and administrative-contentious disputes expert Jose Manuel Valencia, who ‘stands out as a team leader’; energy electricity and infrastructure sector specialist Álvaro Mendoza Negri; and director Cristina Santibáñez Boric, who is an experienced civil and commercial disputes practitioner. In the associate group, the caseload of infrastructure litigator Nicole Camilli Santiago includes civil and contentious-administrative matters.

The six-strong dispute resolution practice at Alessandri & Compañía Abogados is experienced in civil and commercial disputes concerning technology, capital markets, insurance, construction, transport, and manufacturing. The team is also particularly well known for its IP disputes credentials, defence-side administrative claims, and product liability, misleading advertising and class actions. The group is led by Raúl Montero, who acts in disputes over civil liability, construction, telecoms, unfair competition, IP and consumer protection. The practice further includes Patricio Rámila, who is experienced in civil and commercial disputes, as well as domestic and international arbitrations; and in the associate team, senior Luis Fuentes, Bruno Orrego and Rosario Quinteros all act in civil and commercial litigation.

Allende Bascuñán & Cía's ‘lawyers obtain good results’. The five-member corporate litigation group acts before courts throughout Chile in civil and administrative proceedings, as well as appeals. The team also has ample Constitutional Court and Supreme Court experience. In addition to its notable aviation sector expertise, the dispute resolution practice focuses on civil and commercial conflicts, administrative issues, mining law, financial markets disputes and agricultural matters. Practice leader José Alberto Allende is ‘recommended without hesitation’, while senior associate Sergio Avilés is experienced in litigation and contentious-administrative procedures.

CMS Carey & Allende houses ‘a team with vast knowledge of conflict resolution’. The dispute resolution group is experienced in civil, administrative and commercial lawsuits, including environmental and sanctioning procedures, as well as consumer protection class actions, and conflicts between shareholders and boards of directors. Its expertise also encompasses bankruptcy proceedings and composition agreements. The Santiago office’s dispute resolution and compliance practices are led by Rodrigo Campero, who ‘has extensive knowledge of conflict resolution’; with key support provided by associate Carla Cortés, who focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation. Former practice co-head Stephan Luhrmann departed the firm in April 2024.

‘Very attentive to the needs of its clients’, CEPD's litigation and arbitration practice comprises specialists in civil and commercial litigation, including disputes involving shareholders, real estate, land use and construction. The six-member group also acts in conflicts concerning investment funds and family businesses. The practice is co-led by founding partner Juan Enrique Coeymans, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, as well as antitrust; and commercial litigation and arbitration specialist María José Larraín (the firm’s first female partner), who ‘has extensive knowledge of conflict resolution’.

‘Always available to answer questions or discuss strategies‘, boutique law firm Cáceres y Cáceres specialises in complex civil and commercial dispute resolution. The six-member team’s recent caseload include construction and land disputes, contractual and corporate litigation, debt and financial disputes, and personal and family law matters for HNW individuals. The practice also covers arbitration and mediation. The group is co-led by disputes expert Carlos Cáceres Burgos, who handles breach of contract-related litigation and arbitration; and the ‘outstanding’ Ziad Manzur, who is experienced in commercial contract-related disputes. Of counsels Oscar Torres Zagal and Pablo Soto, along with associates Héctor Cáceres Contador and Cristóbal Jara, complete the team.

Fielding a ‘well-established team with good analytical and strategic skills’, Colombara Estrategia Legal is Latin America’s first legal practice to incorporate the Metaverse (a three-dimensional virtual space) into its internal operations. The boutique firm’s multidisciplinary team covers civil litigation, arbitration, criminal matters, constitutional and regulatory issues, and disputes involving public procurement and competition law. The group also represents clients internationally before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, the United Nations, and The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The key names are founding partner and national and international litigation specialist Ciro Colombara; and Aldo Díaz, who focuses on civil, commercial and administrative litigation, along with ADR.

‘Excellent litigation boutique’ Jana Leiva Litigio y Arbitraje was launched in May 2023 by former Bofill Mir Alvarez Jana partner Álvaro Jana, who is a specialist in civil, commercial and regulatory litigation, as well as arbitration; and civil and commercial arbitration and litigation expert Felipe Leiva, previously the civil and commercial litigation head at López Escobar Del Río Leiva. The group is experienced in complex disputes, including arbitration and judicial proceedings, along with matters before Chile’s administrative authorities; and its expertise covers disputes involving mining, engineering, construction, cabotage, navigation law, and antitrust.

Further to the raising of Francisco del Río to name partner, specialised disputes firm Parraguez Marín & del Río is now known as Parraguez Marín & del Río. Home to a ‘diverse team where excellence and preparation are prioritised’, the civil and commercial litigation practice is experienced in acting before both ordinary courts and arbitration tribunals, in relation to mining, construction, transportation and media disputes. The group is co-led by arbitration and litigation specialist Gustavo Parraguez; commercial and construction litigator del Río, who is ‘an expert lawyer with solid knowledge’; and Rodrigo Marín, who focuses on labour, environmental and administrative law matters. In the associate team, Javiera Mena is experienced in administrative litigation, consumer law and public procurement work.

The seven-member dispute resolution team at full-service firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría covers civil and commercial disputes, as well as conflicts concerning energy, real estate, natural resources, construction, and insurance. Further to the September 2023 departure of disputes practice head Jorge Vial, competition leader Ignacio Larraín and former director Jorge Femenías to establish their own outfit, the Santiago office’s litigation offering is led by recently-promoted director Manuela Cross, who focuses on civil, commercial and environmental litigation and arbitration. Cross is supported at senior associate level by Joaquín Rojas-May, whose caseload also encompasses civil, commercial and environmental conflicts; and criminal litigation specialist Eduardo Villagra. Rojas-May and Villagra are 2023 recruits from López Escobar del Río and Morales & Besa, respectively.

Riquelme, Silva & Fuentes' five-member ‘litigation team is extremely effective’. With significant experience in both domestic and international litigation and arbitration, the group is well known for disputes involving public works concessions, construction, and public and private infrastructure. The practice also comprises experts in litigation concerning energy, public health services, real estate, corporate law, family estates, and project development and financing. The department is led by litigation and arbitration specialist Rodrigo Riquelme Yáñez, who is ‘a renowned lawyer in Chile’, while Diego Fuentes Gonzalez's experience includes public works concessions-related arbitrations.

The five-member dispute resolution practice at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr has substantial experience in construction disputes involving proceedings before the General Comptroller of the Republic and Municipalities. The litigation team also acts in disputes concerning real estate, unfair competition, contract breaches, torts, consumer protection, water rights, and matters before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court. The practice’s principal figures are construction litigator Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes; litigation and arbitration expert Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers, who regularly arbitrates domestic and international infrastructure, mining, engineering, construction and contract-related cases; and experienced dispute resolution practitioner Juan Pablo Morales, a partner since early 2023.

Abdala y Cia's lawyers ‘take cases on as if they were their own’. The eight-strong dispute resolution practice is regularly mandated by state-owned companies, as well as casino, telecoms, finance, mall and construction sector clients, to act in major litigation. Leading the team, Michele Daroch Sagredo is ‘an excellent litigator’; José Ignacio Arteaga Manieu is the firm’s employment head; and managing partner Ricardo Abdala Hirane is ‘great for strategy’. Associates José Pablo Spencer and Nicolás Abdala Ready round out the group.

The dispute resolution and arbitration practice at Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados regularly acts for both plaintiffs and defendants before Chile’s tribunals, Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The five-member team also assists with preventive matters, particularly in regulated industries such as energy. The department is led by director Andrés Del Real, a specialist in civil and commercial arbitration and litigation, as well as constitutional and administrative proceedings; his track record additionally includes cases involving construction contracts, real estate and bankruptcy law. Providing support at partner level, co-corporate and M&A head Ignacio Arteaga E also has significant arbitration experience.

Demonstrating ‘vast experience in litigation and exceptional commitment to clients’, boutique law firm Baraona y Cía Abogados is experienced in breaches of contract disputes involving machinery, transport, insurance and services, along with general corporate law conflicts. The five-member team also assists with agroindustrial and electricity law-related torts, as well as hereditary issues such as will validation. The practice is co-led by veteran litigation and arbitration specialist Jorge Baraona González; and Jorge Baraona Correa, whose track record includes hearings before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court. Emilio Ibarra is the associate to note.

Cisternas y Compañía Abogados' ‘very united and friendly team’ has longstanding experience in resolving large-scale, complex disputes, including civil, commercial, administrative and criminal conflicts. The group is co-led by name partner and financial and commercial disputes specialist Gonzalo Cisternas, who has significant experience in litigation, as well as national and international arbitrations; and civil and commercial litigation expert Katherine Hyde, whose caseload encompasses environmental, tax and administrative law matters.

ECIJA Otero's five-member dispute resolution and litigation team, which generates ‘a very real understanding of the strategies to use’, has longstanding experience in highly complex litigation. The group is co-led by Rodrigo Nelson, a specialist in litigation, arbitration and bankruptcy proceedings; and experienced associate Jaime Silva Bruce, whose civil dispute resolution practice encompasses construction, real estate and corporate issues. The associate team further includes Sara Crozier, who assists international clients with national civil disputes; and Sofia Sallorenzo a late 2023 recruit from mining company HighService Corp, whose caseload includes national and international arbitration procedures.

With ‘very practical experience in disputes,' Garnham Abogados has notable expertise in the litigation and resolution of civil and commercial conflicts, as well as bankruptcies. The litigation and arbitration group is led up by civil, commercial and administrative litigation specialist Simón Zañartu, who routinely acts for major domestic and foreign companies before the courts and arbitration forums. At associate level, senior Ignacio Saavedra and Javier Molina both act in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, along with bankruptcy-related disputes.

Jara del Favero Abogados‘ dispute resolution group acts in a range of claims before Chile’s ordinary courts of Justice, as well as the Special Courts of Justice (including the Constitutional Court). The practice’s expertise covers civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional litigation, as well as competition disputes and criminal matters. Promoted to partner in October 2023, Ramón Jara C's wide-ranging experience encompasses contract-related conflicts, arbitration, ADR, consumer protection, and tax and environmental litigation. Former practice head Manuel Bernet, senior associate Maximiliano Silva H and associate Juan Pablo Morales Costa all departed the firm during 2023.

An ‘excellent litigation firm’, Lama Abogados' coverage encompasses litigation before Chile’s first instance and Superior Courts of Justice; civil, commercial and corporate arbitration; engineering and construction contract-related conflicts; procedures before administrative bodies; and consumer law and class actions. The specialised dispute resolution and arbitration practice, which also assists with ADR mechanisms, is led by founding partner Nicolás Lama, whose ‘work is outstanding in both civil trials and arbitration’. Experienced associate Joaquín Sánchez provides primary support.

Lembeye‘s ‘excellent work team’ acts in a range of disputes, particularly those involving construction contracts and energy projects. The criminal and dispute resolution group is led by Daniel Praetorius, who has significant experience in both civil and criminal litigation, along with administrative sanction proceedings. In the firm’s associate department, Lukas Hudson acts in disputes before Chile’s lower and higher courts, including the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court; and Tomas Frenck, a September 2023 hire from Bulnes & Urrutia Abogados, focuses on commercial litigation.

According to one client, NLD Abogados' four-member team ensures that ‘every aspect of a case is meticulously examined and addressed’. The multidisciplinary practice covers civil, administrative, construction and bankruptcy law-related litigation and arbitration. It is also increasingly involved in cross-border issues. The team is led by Ricardo López, who delivers ‘well-considered and comprehensive advice’, and focuses on civil, commercial, consumer law and construction litigation, along with a range of arbitration work. At associate level, Felipe Riedel's caseload encompasses civil and commercial litigation, consumer law, bankruptcy proceedings and arbitration.

Particularly well known for engineering, construction and real estate matters, Ossandón Abogados' civil and commercial litigation group is increasingly mandated for transportation-related conflicts, product liability, consumer protection cases and medical negligence. The five-member litigation team is led by ‘very confident and creative lawyer’ Joaquín Montero, who has longstanding experience in representing construction and real estate consortium Socovesa. Providing key support, Eduardo Spichiger is an experienced arbitration practitioner, while Viviana Brito's practice covers civil liability and construction issues.

With over 70% of its practice focused on dispute resolution and litigation, Pumpin, Dorfman, Nasser, Diaz (PDND) is home to ‘outstanding experts with all the experience required’. The eight-member group is particularly experienced in conflicts involving the insurance and transportation industries, as well as consumer issues; and it routinely acts in civil, commercial, labour and arbitration cases. The team additionally assists with administrative proceedings. The department’s principal figures are Marcelo Nasser and Mauricio Dorfman, who are ‘technically outstanding'; land and maritime transport specialist Gabriel Pumpin; and Ignacio Díaz, who leads the firm’s transportation and telecoms offering.

QRF Abogados (Quintana Ried Flores)' 'team of trial lawyers demonstrates an unparalleled level of dedication and preparation’. The 11-strong team acts for both public and private sectors clients in litigation, ADR, arbitration and white-collar crime; and its sector expertise covers mining, higher education, energy, foundations, food, construction, real estate and banking. The practice is co-led at founding-partner level by Chile’s former National Defender of the Public Defender's Office Rodrigo Quintana, who ‘stands out’; Camila Flores, a specialist in contractual and non-contractual liability lawsuits; and Ignacio Ried, who acts in both criminal and civil cases.

‘A firm with vast experience in litigation‘, Reymond Abogados' five-member team is notably experienced in civil disputes that involve nullity trials, contractual liability, lease contracts, contractual breaches, defence-side debt matters and medical negligence. The group also acts in arbitrations involving communities. The practice is co-led by ‘excellent strategist’ and criminal law specialist Alfonso Reymond Villegas; and ‘great executor’ Bernardo Rosenberg Pérez, a complex litigation expert who frequently appears before Chile’s first instance courts, Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court.