Guerrero Olivos' ‘great team’ is well known for its representation of major real estate and construction clients in arbitrations. Recent mandates include contractual breach and engineering disputes against construction companies. The 11-strong group is also experienced in franchise and shareholder-related arbitrations. Heading the dispute resolution practice, Sergio Yávar acts in domestic and international arbitrations, as well as civil and commercial disputes, insolvency proceedings and liability restructuring; while Benjamín Ferrada is ’an extraordinary arbitration lawyer’. In the associate ranks, Agustín Bulnes and Andrés Cuevas specialise in civil and commercial disputes; and Rosario Díaz is a member of WDR Chile (Women in Dispute Resolution), the first-ever association of female litigators in Chile.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Extremely high technical level, excellent availability, flexibility, and professionalism. A great team.’
- ’Benjamín Ferrada is an extraordinary arbitration lawyer. He has a great strategic vision of the cases and excellent technical skills.’
Key clients
- JEALSA
- Transantartic Energy
Work highlights
Successfully acted for FEMSA in several international arbitration proceedings (worth $400m).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Sergio Yávar; Benjamín Ferrada