Full-service legal giant Carey is consistently sought out for high-stakes national and international commercial and investment arbitrations; the sizeable, 28-strong practice is particularly experienced in arbitral disputes involving the construction, energy, mining, media and pharma sectors. The department acts under a broad range of local and international institutions, including: the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (CAM Santiago); the International Court of Arbitration (ICC); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The team also has experience acting under United Nation Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) rules. The group features several experienced figures, namely: renowned arbitrator and President of the Chilean Chapter of the Spanish Arbitration Club since 2023, Gonzalo Fernández; national and international arbitration specialist Juan Carlos Riesco; Ricardo Reveco, who acts in commercial arbitrations concerning corporate conflicts; and commercial and investment arbitration expert Aldo Molinari. The second line of active advisers features commercial arbitration practitioner Mónica Pérez, along with alternative dispute resolution specialist Roberto Villaseca, both of whom are at partner level since November 2022.

The ‘very cohesive team' at full-service law firm Claro & Cia. has an enviable market reputation for its involvement in major domestic and international arbitrations. The 30-strong department is routinely mandated for arbitral proceedings that arise under the rules of CAM Santiago, ICC, and ICSID, as well as London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) matters; and several of the firm’s practitioners are well-known CAM Santiago arbitrators. The principal figures are renowned senior partner and disputes specialist, Jose María Eyzaguirre G; Cristóbal Eyzaguirre, who has deep expertise in multi-front litigation and arbitration; energy arbitration expert Nicolás Luco; and Felipe Ossa, whose track record includes acting as either counsel or arbitrator in ad-hoc proceedings, as well as arbitrations under the remit of CAM Santiago, ICC, ICDR, ICSID, LCIA, and the Lima Chamber of Commerce. The practice group also houses José Miguel Huerta, an expert in commercial arbitration as well as litigation, antitrust and bankruptcy; and arbitration partners Santiago Bravo and Álvaro Vives. Senior associate Felipe De Marinis also frequently appears before national and international arbitration venues.

‘Absolutely recommended for arbitration cases‘, the 18-strong practice at boutique law firm Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo routinely acts in high-profile arbitrations involving the construction, mining, telecoms, energy, banking, finance, insurance and retail sectors; and with arbitration constituting over 60% of the firm’s mandates, the group consistently appears before national arbitration centre CAM Santiago, as well as international forums such as the ICC and ICSID, and specific regional fora such as the The Centre for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC). Co-leading the practice, Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez is an arbitration, civil and commercial litigation, corporate law, and insurance specialist; and Cristóbal Jimeno, whose ‘level of writing is outstanding‘, acts in financial, insurance and construction arbitrations. Also integral to the group, fellow name partner Alfredo Waugh focuses on civil, commercial and consumer protection litigation, in addition to arbitration; Joaquín Castillo is ‘a standout partner‘; and Eugenio Valladares‘ practice covers civil, commercial, construction and corporate law litigation, as well as arbitration. At associate level, both Jaime Elgueta and Siham El Masou act in arbitrations, while senior Tomás Wolff is a May 2023 hire from Bulnes & Urrutia Abogados.

Arising from Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana Abogados (BMAJ)’s dissolution in early 2022, the 20-strong practice at boutique firm and ‘undisputed market leader' Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution has a strong market reputation for highly complex arbitrations. The team has enviable experience in acting as lead counsel in international foreign investment arbitrations; while its recent caseload includes major disputes involving both the Chilean Government and significant mining, energy and commercial companies. Co-heading the team, Andrés Jana is ‘the most prestigious and experienced Chilean lawyer in international arbitration', his recent track record including sitting as arbitrator in eight investor-state disputes, as well as several international commercial arbitrations; and ‘outstanding' co-founding partner Rodrigo Gil, who routinely plays a leading role in the practice’s arbitration work. The second line of key partners features Karen Werner, who is particularly experienced in energy, mining, infrastructure, construction, financial services and real estate sector disputes; Carla Dittus (a partner since January 2022), who ‘stands out for her professionalism and analytical acuity'; and domestic and international arbitration expert Francisco Grob, a July 2022 recruit from ICSID’s World Bank Group in Washington DC. Director Victoria Demarchi, and senior associates Alfonso Marcos, Benjamín Silva and Juan Pablo Labbé  also maintain active arbitration practices.

Full-service Chilean law firm Barros & Errázuriz fields a 19-strong dispute resolution practice that acts in a range of civil and commercial litigation-related domestic and international arbitrations; and in addition to housing several arbitration counsels, the practice includes experienced arbitrators. The ‘highly-qualified' department regularly represents clients in major construction project-related arbitrations and is increasingly involved in commercial disputes involving shareholder and share purchase agreements. Recent matters include high-stakes proceedings before CAM Santiago, ICC, and the Chamber of Commerce of México. The practice is jointly led by commercial arbitration expert and ‘exceptional lawyer', Luis Eduardo Toro; and founding partner and José Tomás Errázuriz, who is ‘capable of anticipating opponent’s moves with his unique skills'. Other experienced arbitration partners include Javier San Martín, David Cademartori and José Luis Corvalán; while at senior associate level, Isidora Fernández, and the recently-promoted Nicole Nannig and Milton Gutcovsky all act in arbitration proceedings. Former associate Cristián Pérez left for an in-house role at Grupo Pasmar during 2022.

‘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.

The 18-member arbitration practice at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos has a strong track record for major arbitrations involving international infrastructure disputes, shareholder conflicts, and mining companies’ energy-supply contracts. The arbitration group, which includes two CAM Santiago arbitrators, is jointly led by national and international litigation and arbitration specialists Florencio Bernales and Fernando Urrutia; Raimundo Moreno, whose track record includes CAM Santiago proceedings, as well as investment arbitrations under the ICSID rules; and Jorge Boldt, who maintains an arbitral practice in addition to his litigation, compliance and criminal liability caseload. Growth in the group includes the January 2023 promotion of José Ignacio Azar to director; while at senior associate level, Trinidad Torres and Lorena Avendaño regularly second Bernales and Boldt (respectively) in arbitration proceedings. Former senior associate José Pedro Villablanca joined Frías & Lagos Abogados as a partner in March 2023.

Providing ‘complete guidance on arbitration issues', Cuatrecasas' practice comprises experts in international disputes that arise from construction and engineering contracts, energy agreements, and international sales and supplies. The 13-strong team also acts in arbitrations involving international investment protection, services contracts, shareholder and company disputes, and M&A and joint ventures. Clients additionally appreciate the group’s specialist knowledge of other Latin American jurisdictions, particularly Colombia, Mexico and Peru , where the international firm has offices. The department is led by former ICC Secretariat Counsel for Latin America, Cristián Conejero, who routinely acts for major companies in high-stakes commercial and investment arbitrations. Further support at partner level is provided by Gianfranco Lotito, whose wide-ranging practice also covers domestic and international arbitration work; and recently-promoted partner Juan Manuel Rey, whose international arbitration caseload encompasses disputes concerning M&As, share agreements, and construction, infrastructure and concession contracts. Valentina Alamo, whose career includes a stint in Paris at the ICC, is the senior associate to note.

Acting for both domestic and international clients, Baker McKenzie Chile's specialised national and international arbitration practice is particularly active in disputes involving construction, infrastructure projects, securities and mining. The 13-strong group, which is additionally experienced in high-stakes investment arbitrations, is headed up by well-known arbitral practitioner Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés, who also leads the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Chile. Providing key partner-level support, Ignacio Naudon has broad expertise in both national and international arbitration concerning infrastructure projects, construction contracts and distribution agreements; and within the Santiago office’s associate group, both Antonio López and Arantxa Ereche Tuzzini participate in construction-related arbitrations.

Garrigues Chile's ‘fantastic team' focuses on a range of areas, including corporate disputes and major construction arbitrations, while clients notably benefit from the firm’s enviable international network. In recent work, the team acted in an international dispute involving a concessionaire, as well as a major claim concerning a mining company. The first Chilean female arbitrator to be appointed as president of an ICC arbitral panel, dispute resolution leader Mónica van der Schraft has a strong and lengthy track record in high-stakes arbitration proceedings. In January 2023, Cristóbal Sarralde (‘very committed to his work'), and José Joaquín Verdugo, who are both experienced in domestic and international arbitration proceedings, were promoted to counsel and principal associate, respectively.

Marinovic & Alcalde Abogados' six-strong team is experienced in conflicts involving shareholders and company boards, as well as arbitrations concerning public infrastructure, large-scale project concessions, construction, engineering, M&A, and oil and gas, aas swell as trusts, estates, and high-net-worth family assets. The dispute resolution and arbitration team is led by Enrique Alcalde, one of 20 members of the Arbitral Commission for the Chilean Public Concession System (since 2018), whose track record also includes being a CAM Santiago arbitrator in several contract liability proceedings. Younger partners include former Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría associate Benjamin García; complex arbitration specialist Nicolás Marinovic; and Tomás Ruiz-Tagle Barros, whose experience includes working for the Chilean Government for several years. At associate level, Estefanía Klima Golborne is a July 2022 hire from Bock Abogados, while Sebastián Lara Bohle defends civil and commercial matters before the arbitration courts.

Specialised projects and dispute resolution boutique firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados fields a 14-strong team that is particularly noted for arbitrations involving infrastructure, construction, energy and finance, along with mining, public works, shareholder issues, and general commercial disputes between private parties. The group is jointly led by Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who has longstanding experience in disputes involving construction and concessions; fellow name partner Paulo Román Reyes, an expert in contractual disputes, enforcing rights under highly innovative contracts, and construction claims; and Orlando Palominos Aravena, a former Lembeye senior associate, whose December 2022 arrival as partner strengthens the firm’s offering in construction and general commercial disputes, as well as international arbitration. Benjamín Jordán, Juan Zulic del Canto and Mariajosé Pérez Jiménez are all key associates.

‘Fantastic to work with‘, Guerrero Olivos‘ dispute resolution practice is routinely engaged for significant domestic and international arbitration cases. The team acts in disputes arising from highly regulated sectors, such as mining, infrastructure and energy; and it further has a strong track-record in real estate, agribusiness, and food and drink-related matters, along with corporate disputes concerning shareholder agreements, and M&A and joint venture-related disputes. The seven-member group is jointly led by Sergio Yávar (who ‘knows the law and applicable precedents very well‘), and Benjamín Ferrada, whose broad disputes practices cover complex arbitration work. At associate level, Constanza Urzúa regularly acts in major arbitration cases and the team was further strengthened with the hire of arbitration-focused Agustín Bulnes from Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial in July 2023.

The 10-strong practice at full-service firm Morales & Besa is routinely mandated for 'bet-the-company' national and international arbitrations. Recent matters include acting for concessionaires and a copper producer in high-stakes disputes; and -while the group is active across several sectors- it has notable expertise in disputes involving energy and infrastructure projects. The department is headed up by construction arbitration specialist Gonzalo Cordero (‘crucial to disputes'), whose career includes a stint as a lawyer for the Ministry of National Assets’ Prosecutor’s Office. Cordero is supported by director Juan Ignacio Eymin and senior associate Nicolas Corbeaux, both of whom maintain arbitration practices.

Full-service law firm Prieto Abogados fields a five-member team that regularly appears before arbitrators in disputes related to energy, construction, real estate and retail. It is also increasingly active in arbitrations involving mining, agriculture, investment funds, finance, healthcare and software. The group is jointly led by Fernando Samaniego, who is frequently appointed as arbitrator in construction disputes; and ‘great lawyer‘ Alberto González Vidal, who is a real estate, construction and energy disputes expert. Key support is provided by counsel Juan Pablo Riesco and associate Agustín Prado, who both act in civil and commercial proceedings before the arbitration courts.