Regularly working alongside the firm’s banking and finance, capital markets, corporate, public and regulatory, and competition teams, Bofill Mir Abogados’ eight-strong arbitration practice specialises in high-value arbitration proceedings; it is particularly experienced in disputes involving construction, infrastructure, energy, mining and financial services. The department was significantly enhanced by the October 2025 hires of Liat Tapia, who acts in cases under the ICC, ICSID, PCA and CAM Santiago rules; and domestic and international arbitration specialist, Felipe de Marinis, from Ugarte & Correa and Pellegrini & Rencoret Abogados, respectively. At associate level, senior Jorge Rodillo is experienced in construction, infrastructure and mining-related proceedings; Enzo Rivera assists with arbitration matters that involve competition and regulatory issues; and Pascal Ziede focuses on complex dispute resolution. Former partner Tomás Pérez departed in June 2025.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- The team is adept at handling complex disputes in the construction, energy, and corporate sectors. Furthermore, the partners, particularly Liat Tapia, have extensive experience in international arbitration, including investment arbitration. Finally, Liat Tapia is an expert in preventative advisory matters, such as contract administration and negotiations. All of these qualities make the Bofill Mir team a solid and capable of providing comprehensive and excellent legal counsel.
- The team was greatly strengthened by the addition of Liat Tapia as a partner. Liat is widely recognised as a top lawyer for complex disputes. She has a remarkable ability to combine legal strategy with commercial and technical aspects. She also excels in courtroom proceedings; in particular, she is very skilled at questioning witnesses. She should be a top choice for any client seeking legal counsel for sensitive disputes.
- Liat Tapia is rigorous, methodical, and intellectually very sound. She excels in court and with opposing counsel, and is intelligent in handling conflicts. Furthermore, she is a pleasure to work with. Felipe has established a highly distinguished arbitration practice, having worked at top-tier national and international law firms.
- I think they are building a particularly strong dispute resolution area. The two partners who joined last year, Liat Tapia and Felipe de Marinis, have extensive experience in arbitration, both domestic and international. They are knowledgeable, skilled, and strategic partners. They will undoubtedly build a great team.
- Liat Tapia and Felipe de Marinis are fully committed to the day-to-day aspects of each case, know the details of every situation, and leave no important decisions to chance. In particular, Liat Tapia stands out for her extraordinary legal judgment, combined with a keen business sense. She is a strategic, clear, and direct lawyer, and she is also very easy and pleasant to work with. The team as a whole is young, highly committed, and technically skilled, which translates into a consistently excellent practice.
- It is a team led by two young partners (Felipe de Marinis and Liat Tapia), but who have significant experience in arbitration, both domestic and international.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Liat Tapia; Felipe de Marinis
Other key lawyers
Sara Crozier; Sofía Flores; Valentina Montero