The second-largest practice for full-service firm Prieto Abogados, its seven-strong department is mandated to handle significant arbitration proceedings in the energy, construction, real estate and retail sectors. In addition to specialising in real estate, construction, and antitrust litigation, Fernando Samaniego is regularly appointed as arbitrator in construction disputes; while arbitration expert Alberto González Vidal regularly acts in real estate, construction and energy-related conflicts. At counsel level, the track record of Cristóbal Jiménez, a July 2025 hire from PAGBAM Schwencke Chile, features arbitrations under the rules of CAM Santiago, ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL; while Agustín Prado acts in both litigation and arbitration proceedings across several industries.
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- What sets them apart is their genuine commitment to understanding the technical aspects of the conflict, often using their personal time to visit facilities and study background information outside their area of expertise. Another advantage is that they can conduct arbitration on a fixed fee basis (not hourly), with the most significant amounts tied to the outcome.
- Alberto González V. is always available.
Key clients
- Grupo Plaza
- Engie Energía Chile
- Watt’s
- Aguas Andinas
- YPF
- Banco Internacional
- Multi X
- DP World
- Huawei
- Delivery Hero
- Metro
- Vivo
Work highlights
Acted for Inmobiliaria Conpaces in a breach of contract-related arbitration.
Defended GTA Chile against Sociedad Eléctrica de Medellín, in relation to an electromechanical assembly contract-related claim.
Advising Guanaco Compañía Minera on the potential designation of an arbitrator, in relation to a dispute with Metso, which concerns the supply of a crusher machine intended to service Guanaco’s mining operations in northern Chile.
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Practice head
Fernando Samaniego; Alberto González