The 11-strong arbitration team at Baker McKenzie Chile specialises in complex national and international arbitrations, particularly infrastructure project, securities and mining-related disputes. The firm’s dispute resolution practice in Chile is led by Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés, whose track record covers disputes over energy contracts, construction, projects and investment protection. The practice further includes Ignacio Naudon, who maintains a broad disputes caseload. At associate level, Arantxa Ereche acts in domestic and international arbitrations, while Felipe Soza focuses on public, civil and commercial law-related litigation and arbitration. Senior associate and international commercial and investor-state arbitration expert, Juan Pablo Labbé, was hired in January 2024 from Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution, while Antonio López exited the firm in October 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘From the first meeting until the the work’s conclusion, clients feel very welcome, listened to and perfectly advised.’
‘Plays a key role in contributing, in terms of local knowledge in Chile and arbitral procedures.’
‘Even in moments of greatest tension, the team knows how to keep a cool head.’
‘Quickly identifies the strengths and possible weaknesses of cases.’
‘Clients feel perfectly represented and they win arbitration proceedings.‘
‘The team is very solid, creative, attentive and detail oriented. They study the case and the evidence in great depth, and the results delivered are proof of their expertise.’
‘Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés and Felipe Soza are highlighted for the exceptional quality of their work, both written and oral.’
‘At the hearings, Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés and Felipe Soza display a very wide range of communication techniques when presenting arguments and in the cross-examination of witnesses, which certainly has a decisive impact on decisions.’
Key clients
- The Rohatyn Group
- Wild Matalón Brothers
- BUPA
- Atos
- Bain & Company
- Astaris
- Vestas Chile Turbinas Eólicas
- Astaldi Sucursal ChileGeneral Electric
- FQ Engineering
- Sierra Gorda SQM
Work highlights
- Acted for BUPA in seeking relief under the UK-Chile Bilateral Investment Treaty.
- Acted for The Rohatyn Group & Wild Matalón Brothers in a dispute against the State before ICSID, in relation to alleged violations of both the Chile-US Free Trade Agreement and the Chile-Uruguay Bilateral Investment Treaty.
- Acted for Astaris in an international arbitration dispute with Vinci, the dispute based on project-related mismanagement and conflict of interest allegations.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés; Ignacio Naudon