Morales & Besa's ‘team stands out for its experience in arbitrations involving public works and infrastructure concessions’. The 10-strong practice also acts in high-stakes mining, energy, insurance, media and communications disputes. The department is led by ’exceptional litigator’ Gonzalo Cordero, who predominantly focuses on infrastructure and construction-related arbitration and litigation, as well as disputes concerning public-private partnerships; while at director level, Juan Ignacio Eymin is a seasoned and experienced litigator. In the senior associate team, Nicolás Corbeaux is a ‘highly dedicated and hardworking lawyer’; María Jesús Poblete Kaid routinely assists with construction, energy project, insurance and commercial disputes; and Arantza Pons specialises in dispute resolution and litigation.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nicolás Corbeaux is a highly dedicated and hardworking lawyer, with a meticulous approach that brings solidity to each case. His commitment and rigour ensure a first-class service.
- ‘The litigation and arbitration team at Morales & Besa stands out for its dedication, quality of work, and strategic approach.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
- Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud
Work highlights
Successfully represented Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud in an arbitration against Astaldi Sucursal Chile, resulting in a $150m award.
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María Jesús Poblete Kaid
Practice head
Gonzalo Cordero