The eight-member arbitration group at Larrain y Asociados Abogados has significant experience in concession-related arbitrations against the state; while the practice’s client base ranges from mining, infrastructure and real estate development companies, to concessionaires that are part of multinational groups. The team is co-led by Carlos Aravena, who defends mining and construction companies, as well as concessionaires, in arbitration cases, and is ‘arguably the best lawyer around for litigation involving public infrastructure concessionaires’; and the firm’s first female partner, Isabel Palacios, who specialises in construction, concessions and public works-related arbitrations. Focused on litigation and arbitration, Catalina Cortez and Esteban Rebagliati are key associates.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A highly personalised service, and they understand clients’ needs very well.’
- ‘They know clients’ business and how it works, which allows them to provide a coordinated defence alongside companies’ technical staff.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Carriel Sur
- Sociedad Concesionaria Salud Siglo XXI
Work highlights
Successfully represented Sociedad Concesionaria Salud Siglo XXI against the Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Health in an arbitration claim of approximately $22m.
Practice head
Carlos Aravena; Isabel Palacios