Coz, Vial & Blavi
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Dispute resolution boutique Coz, Vial & Blavi is ‘characterised by its technical expertise, strategic judgement, and experience in complex arbitrations’. The seven-strong team regularly acts in cases involving foreign jurisdictions, such as Italy, Spain, Colombia, and the US, and also fields experts in procedural strategies concerning arbitration awards. In addition to serving as lead counsel in major disputes, Francisco Blavi sits as sole arbitrator in construction and commercial cases, as well as acting as an expert witness on Chilean law in Chilean and foreign jurisdictions; highly rated arbitration practitioner and arbitrator, Gonzalo Vial, is a February 2025 name partner recruit from Bulnes & Urrutia Abogados; and José Coz is ’an outstanding lawyer with extensive experience, strategic vision, and leadership in complex arbitrations’. In the associate ranks, Martín Fuentes routinely manages document-heavy construction disputes, while Cristián Zúñiga is ‘meticulous and with excellent delivery’.
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Testimonials
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- Francisco Blavi is an exceptional litigator, who is highly skilled and creative in developing strategies. Cristián Zuñiga is also a very good adviser - meticulous and with excellent delivery.
- A highly specialised firm handling complex litigation, both in ordinary courts and arbitration proceedings. The partners are fully involved and actively participate, and the entire legal team is of the highest calibre. They take great care to understand every detail, in order to provide comprehensive advice and develop the best possible strategy for each case.
Key clients
- Elecnor
- AFP Capital
Work highlights
Representing AFP Capital, AFP Cuprum, AFP Habitat, AFP Modelo, AFP Planvital and AFP Provida in five high-profile arbitrations, derived from the Bill that authorised the withdrawal of 10 per cent of pension funds.