SCLB Abogados'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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- ‘The Morales & Besa team stands out for its experience in arbitrations involving public works and infrastructure concessions. They have a solid grasp of the applicable law and an appropriate strategy design.’
- ‘What distinguishes the Morales & Besa team is its combination of technical excellence and strategic focus.’
- ‘They understand the infrastructure industry and business needs, and provide legal advice that is consistent with them. The team responds promptly to requests and is always available to schedule calls or meetings.’
- ‘Gonzalo Cordero stands out for his listening skills and ability to formulate key questions that enrich the case strategy, in addition to being an exceptional litigator.’
- ‘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
- Copesa
Work highlights
Successfully represented Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud in an arbitration against Astaldi Sucursal Chile, resulting in a $150m award.
Represented Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel in an arbitration against the Ministry of Public Works, so as to modify a concession contract.
Defended COPESA against a claim, which was initiated by a workers’ union regarding the management of a pension fund.
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María Jesús Poblete Kaid
Practice head
Gonzalo Cordero