Boutique law firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados is ‘one of the best litigation and arbitration offices around’, according to some clients. Dedicated predominantly to the prevention and resolution of complex civil and commercial disputes, the 18-strong team has a notable track record in advising domestic and foreign companies from the infrastructure, construction, public works and mining concessions sectors. The group is co-led by Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, an expert in disputes between construction companies and the Chilean State; Paulo Román Reyes, whose broad practice includes arbitrations; and construction and international arbitration specialist Orlando Palominos Aravena. At associate level, senior Benjamín Jordán ’has extensive legal knowledge’, while Juan Zulic del Canto maintains a broad disputes caseload.
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Testimonials
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- ‘One of the best litigation and arbitration offices around.’
- ‘They have an excellent reputation in the legal market.’
- ‘Unlike other law firms, the partners participate directly in the litigation that is entrusted to them.’
- ‘They are exceptional at proposing the appropriate strategy for litigation. A highly specialised team with the partners directly involved in all aspects.’
‘Paulo Román Reyes is one of the best litigators in Chile.’
‘Paulo Román Reyes is widely recognised by his peers as a top-level litigator.’
‘Orlando Palominos Aravena is the best lawyer around. Very rigorous and he takes care to fully understand the client’s business. Does not leave loose ends and generates complete trust.
‘Benjamín Jordán has extensive legal knowledge, and is well versed and thorough in his writings and arguments.
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Teck Quebrada Blanca
- Isotrón Chile
- Obras Subterráneas Agencia en Chile
- Sales de Magnesio
- COSAPI Agencia en Chile
- Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Regional de Atacama
- Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
- Ferrovial Construcción Chile
- Inprolec
Work highlights
- Representing Claro Vicuña Valenzuela in an arbitration against the Concessionaire of the Iquique Airport, further to the latter’s alleged breaches of a construction contract.
- Representing Inprolec in arbitrations concerning the construction of wind and solar farms.
- Representing Salmag in a $30m arbitration claim, which was filed by a former transportation provider.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Benjamín Jordán
Practice head
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick; Paulo Román Reyes; Orlando Palominos Aravena