Dentons 'committed team’, which is experienced in environmental, administrative, corporate, insurance, construction, consumer law and energy-related disputes, routinely defends clients’ interests before the Santiago Arbitration and Mediation Centre (CAM Santiago). Gonzalo Nieto is a mining, agribusiness and energy project specialist; Pauline Chiffelle ‘stands out for her outstanding attention to detail and involvement in cases’; José Manuel Larraín's broad workload includes infrastructure and construction arbitration procedures; Marcelo Alarcón regularly represents companies before arbitral panels; and Ignacio Vargas' disputes practice focuses on infrastructure - including airports, highways, hospitals and penal institutions. Fernanda Streeter and Andrés Eterovic are experienced dispute resolution associates.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A committed team that is focused on client needs, with a strong understanding and technical interest in the reasons behind the dispute.’

  • ‘Pauline Chiffelle stands out for her outstanding attention to detail and involvement in cases.’

  • ‘Gonzalo Nieto stands out for his understanding of global issues and his ability to understand complex technical issues.’

Key clients

  • Sacyr Industrial Chile
  • Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
  • Zentra Inmobiliaria Y Constructora

Work highlights

Assisted Sacyr Industrial Chile with its dispute with AR Caman, in relation to the construction of the Caman wind farm.
Acted for CJR against AELA Eólica Sarco and Aela Eólica Llanquihue, in relation to wind farm-related cost overruns and debts.
Successfully represented Zentra Inmobiliaria y Constructora  in an arbitration for the termination of a promise to purchase a corporate office.

Practice head

Gonzalo Nieto; Pauline Chiffelle; Marcelo Alarcón; Ignacio Vargas; José Manuel Larraín