The dispute resolution practice at Aguad Bañados Izquierdo Abogados (ABI Abogados) acts for non-banking financial institutions, real estate groups, mining companies, and construction firms in major commercial and civil litigation. The team is particularly noted for its early-stage involvement in disputes. Recent mandates include defending real estate company Maestra Inmobiliaria against a lawsuit that was brought by the Ciudad del Niño I and II Condominium Community, in relation to alleged construction defects in 1,144 apartments. Francisco Bañados G is experienced in civil, commercial, bankruptcy and criminal procedures; the caseload of litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution specialist José Joaquín Meza M includes liquidations. In the associate pool, Tomás Sánchez E has significant experience in construction, mining and real estate litigation.
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Key clients
- Tanner Servicios Financieros
- Maestra Group
- Avla Seguros De Créditos Garantía
- TKE Elevadores
- Tetra Pak De Chile
- Proinvest Promotora De Inversiones
- Bullrock Antofagasta
- Empresas FG
- Inmobiliaria San José De La Dehesa
- Elifab Chile
- Constructora EDC
- ISA Pharma
Work highlights
Defended Maestra Inmobiliaria against a lawsuit, which was filed by the Ciudad del Niño I and II Condominium Community, regarding alleged construction defects in 1,144 apartments.
Assisted Tanner Servicios Financieros with the recovery of $6.72m in claims against Factop, which is embroiled in a financial scandal.
Represented a real estate developer in a $8.74m-plus lawsuit against a logistics company for breach of contract (in relation to urban development works).
Practice head
Francisco Bañados G; José Joaquín Meza M