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Chile > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 1

Focused exclusively on complex and cross-border business disputes, Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados' large 26-strong team routinely acts before domestic and foreign courts (as well as governmental authorities) in high-profile or politically sensitive claims; moreover, the group is increasingly active in litigation before and against public entities, in relation to shareholders, antitrust issues, urban development, infrastructure, and environmental law. Recent highlights include defending Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte against a massive tort case valued at over $300m, which involves over 40 civil liability lawsuits. The team is co-led by renowned commercial litigation, international arbitration and white-collar crime specialist, Jorge Bofill; cross-border litigation expert Sebastián Yanine; and Francisco Aninat, who delivers ‘outstanding performance when leading negotiations'. Other key practitioners include criminal litigation partner César Ramos; and of counsel Marcela Vega, who represents companies and individuals in commercial, civil, criminal, labour and administrative matters.

Chile > Dispute resolution: white-collar crime Tier 1

Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is a specialised disputes practice with an enviable reputation for representing individuals and legal entities before the Chilean Public Prosecutor’s Office. The eight-strong criminal law practice is consistently sought out by plaintiffs and defendants to act in heavyweight white-collar cases, as well as substantial investigations into corruption allegations. The team is also increasingly focused on compliance and crime prevention work, including the development of crime prevention models. The practice is co-led by name partner Jorge Bofill, a renowned litigator and 'visionary strategist' whose experience also includes conducting internal corporate investigations on behalf of corporation owners and boards; and criminal law director César Ramos (a partner since late 2021), whose criminal litigation practice covers finance, property, tax and securities. Key associate support is provided by Andrea Lema (whose past experience includes time at the Public Defender’s Office) who regularly acts before Chile’s criminal trial courts and the Santiago Court of Appeal.

Chile > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 2

‘Excellent in dealing with very complex cases', boutique firm Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados focuses exclusively on the resolution of complex or cross-border business disputes. It consistently acts in major international investment and commercial arbitrations, as well as domestic matters; moreover, the group’s caseload frequently encompasses high-profile or politically-sensitive issues. The team is also regularly sought out to set aside international arbitral awards before the Santiago Court of Appeals. The recent track record of name partner and renowned litigation and arbitration specialist, Jorge Bofill, includes domestic and investment arbitrations, along with the annulment of international commercial arbitration awards; Sebastián Yanine is a delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR (alongside other Chilean arbitration practitioners) since 2022; and Francisco Aninat (who demonstrates ‘complete understanding of the problems that arise in arbitration') is a recently-elected member of the National Football Association (ANFP)’s arbitration tribunal.

Chile > Competition and antitrust