Full-service market stalwart Claro & Cia. is widely respected for its track record in representing domestic and international clients in commercial arbitration proceedings, including disputes heard under ICC and CAM Santiago rules. The 39-strong dispute resolution practice also handles ad hoc cases, as well as investment disputes; while recent highlights include acting (as co-counsel with an international law firm) for EcuadorTLC in a Permanent Court of Arbitration-administered UNCITRAL arbitration against the State of Ecuador, the matter concerning the early termination of hydrocarbon joint operation agreements. Among the group’s several experienced partners, Cristóbal Eyzaguirre is consistently retained to act in high-stakes arbitrations; Nicolás Luco brings expertise in disputes over energy and the governance of large family business groups; Felipe Ossa regularly sits as arbitrator in major domestic and international proceedings; José Miguel Huerta specialises in commercial arbitration work, along with litigation, antitrust and bankruptcy matters; and Santiago Bravo is an experienced litigation, arbitration and antitrust practitioner. Álvaro Vives and Tomás Kreft, as well as counsel Javier Rodríguez and Antonio Larraín, are other names to note.
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- Claro & Cía.'s high-complexity litigation and antitrust practice is positioned at the forefront of the Chilean legal market. What categorically distinguishes it from other firms is its capacity to handle transactional, regulatory, and corporate disputes where the "business risk" is absolute. Its competitive advantage lies in: the depth of analysis and procedural versatility: they combine exceptional legal expertise with a profoundly pragmatic business perspective. An unparalleled success rate: they have a proven track record of successfully resolving highly sophisticated and multifaceted litigation. And interdisciplinary integration: they assemble multidisciplinary teams with economists, auditors, and regulatory experts, surpassing the traditional offering of other firms that tend to outsource or isolate the economic analysis from the legal strategy.
- Claro & Co.'s distinguishing advantage lies in a lethal combination of uncompromising intellectual rigor, strategic audacity, and courtroom dominance. Compared to its competitors, the firm stands out not only for "responding" to claims or inquiries, but also for building and shaping the country's jurisprudence. Cristóbal Eyzaguirre is widely recognised as one of the region's most brilliant and influential litigators. His ability to dismantle complex opposing arguments, his holistic vision of corporate/commercial law, and his commanding and relentless stage presence in arbitrations and antitrust litigation make him the preferred choice for contingencies with the greatest economic and institutional impact. Nicolás Luco: exceptionally distinguished by his technical brilliance, analytical clarity, and mastery in designing complex procedural strategies. With an impeccable reputation before ordinary courts, higher courts, and arbitration panels, Luco is acclaimed for his composure, precision in cross-examination, and extraordinary ability to synthesize highly complex legal and substantive disputes. Santiago Bravo: he represents the excellence of the new generation of leading partners. Recognized for his technical thoroughness, expertise in antitrust matters, cartels, abuses of dominant position, and mergers, Bravo stands out for his sharp analytical skills, meticulousness in evidence gathering, and remarkable ability to connect complex economic issues with persuasive legal arguments.
- A very solid team. Extensive experience and the ability to gain in-depth knowledge of the various industries in which the client operates and which are the arenas where litigation occurs. Strong network of lawyers in different countries, a significant strength in the complexities of the globalized world, which is also evident in legal disputes.
- The Claro team has a special mystique and a great work environment. It's clear they enjoy working together, which translates into excellent client service.
Key clients
- Said Group
- Aes Andes
- Pampa Energía
- Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
- ADP International
- Vinci Airports
- Alto Maipo
- AES Andes
- Group SMT Gómez Pacheco
- Group Quiroga Moreno
Work highlights
Acting, as co-counsel, for EcuadorTLC in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the PCA against the State of Ecuador, concerning the early termination of hydrocarbon joint operation agreements.
Representing NPU in multiple proceedings before the Chilean Concessions Panel and in ad hoc arbitration against the Ministry of Public Works, concerning delay and cost overrun claims, in relation to to the construction of Santiago’s new international airport.
Acting, as co-counsel, for the shareholders of Santiago airport’s concessionaire in an investment arbitration against the Republic of Chile under the Chile-France BIT (seeking compensation for measures adopted during the pandemic).
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Practice head
Cristóbal Eyzaguirre