The conflict resolution department at April 2024-established firm, A/C/R Legal, handles the full breadth of disputes matters, incluing arbitration regarding contractual issues, EPC contracts, shareholder agreements, and corporate and commercial matters. ‘Thorough and detailed in its analysis of the legal problems presented’, the practice is led by former CMS Carey & Allende partner, Stephan Lührmann, whose expertise covers commercial and construction arbitration, as well as contractual and shareholder disputes. June 2025 saw further expansion of the team with the arrival of Tomás Pérez, who has extensive experience in commercial arbitratiton; and disputes-focused senior associate Benjamin Letelier C. Experienced intermediate Florencia Cereceda also focuses on dispute resolution (along with compliance matters).
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Testimonials
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- ‘Dedication and personalised attention from the team's lawyers.’
- ‘Thorough and detailed in its analysis of the legal problems presented and the manner in which the legal matters submitted will be addressed.’
- ‘Their extensive knowledge of the topics is evident.’
Key clients
- CGM Nuclear
- Rapalco
Work highlights
Assisting CGM Nuclear (CGM) with filing an arbitration claim, which aims to reverse the reduction of CGM's shareholding in a local pet services company from 25% to 5%.
Acted for CGM Nuclear in an arbitration matter that involves a corporate conflict among three shareholders.
Assisted Sociedad Carmen de Palo/Rapalco with a request for arbitration under the Emergency Arbitration Rules at the Santiago Arbitration and Mediation Centre.
Practice head
Stephan Lührmann