‘Highly committed to meeting clients' needs’, Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial's nine-strong dispute resolution department is increasingly mandated to handle major construction and unfair competition cases. The team also has significant experience in energy, telecoms and finance-related arbitrations. Co-heading the group, experienced litigator Gerardo Ovalle acts in construction, unfair competition and tort actions; while civil litigation expert Fernando Salas specialises in both contractual disputes and torts, including construction, energy, real estate and unfair competition disputes. The practice further includes Anibal Vial, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation; and Miguel Dibarrart, who acts for both national and international companies before Chile’s courts. Associates Camila Becker and Joaquin Kunstmann complete the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They have excellent capabilities in many litigation areas, such as insurance, civil liability, proxy fights, IP, etc.’
- ‘Great team, accessible and prepared, good negotiators, and very experienced in litigation and arbitration matters.’
- ‘The lawyers are highly committed to meeting clients' needs. They possess a strong ability to understand complex problems and consistently seek practical, positive outcomes that align with the client’s objective.’
- ‘The important strengths of the practice are the delivery and that they always find new and creative ways to resolve the client’s issues.’
- ‘YCIA Abogados' litigation advice stands out for its professionalism and the way it approaches trials as if they are always its first priority. They provide a strategic approach that attempts to address the various alternatives.’
- ‘They are a firm that specialises in litigation, and that makes them highly capable of resolving all types of matters. Clients are always very impressed.’
Key clients
- RMD Kwikform
- BMI Servicios Inmobiliarios
- Clariant Colorquimica
- Pingon
- Fondo de Inversión Privado Zurich Deuda Privada
- Instituto Profesional Los Lagos
- Burger Grúas
- Jose de la Cerda
- Claro Comunicaciones
- SMU
- Worley Parson
- Hansalia
Work highlights
Representing Claro Comunicaciones in a $41m telecoms dispute.
Representing Fondo De Inversión Privado Zurich Deuda privada in the Factop case, which concerns factoring.
Representing SMU Kwikform in a $2.9m dispute, which concerns the liquidation of Spanish company Agencia Ecisa Chile Compañía General de Construcciones.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Gerardo Ovalle
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Miguel Dibarrart
Anibal Vial
Practice head
Gerardo Ovalle; Fernando Salas