Key areas for Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's Santiago office range from representing owners, contractors and sub-contractors in large-scale mining, energy, and infrastructure project-related arbitrations, to acting for energy companies in matters concerning generation, transmission and distribution contracts. The five-member team also covers insurance, real estate, and civil and commercial disputes. Raised from director to partner in January 2025, team head Manuela Cross focuses on litigation and arbitration involving civil, commercial and environmental issues; while the practice of senior associate Joaquín Rojas-May includes acting before special and arbitral tribunals in Chile and abroad.
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‘PPU's service is excellent - top-notch.’
‘The theoretical and practical knowledge is highly relevant and appropriate.’
‘They adapt very well to the needs of clients and provide advice quickly, efficiently and courteously.’
‘Proximity and expertise.’
‘The team stands out for its fluid communications and monthly reports on the progress of each case or dispute.’
‘Manuela Cross demonstrates constant concern for clients and proposes several alternatives, all with their pros and cons.’
Key clients
- Canadian Solar
- Elecnor
- Sociedad Agrícola y Frutícola CyM
- Fundación de Cementerios Católicos
- Inmobiliaria y Desarrolladora El Remanso
- Compañía Minera Mantos de Oro (Kinross Gold)
- Inmobiliaria e Inversiones San Tomás
Work highlights
Represented Elecnor Chile S.A. in a CAM Arbitration with NS Construciones, further to a contractual dispute regarding the construction of Cerro Tigre wind project.
Represented Arzobispado de Santiago in two arbitrations against Grupo Acoger, obtaining a settlement that ended a longstanding dispute.
Represented Elecnor Chile S.A. in a CAM Arbitration, which was initiated against Mainstream subsidiaries, further to a contractual dispute regarding the construction of the Cerro Tigre and Llanos del Viento wind projects.
Practice head
Manuela Cross