Specialised civil and commercial disputes boutique, Cáceres y Cáceres, is home to ‘committed and honest’ lawyers. Principal areas of expertise for the practice range from civil and commercial litigation, including contract breaches, damages claims and shareholder conflicts, to real estate and construction litigation. The practice also covers corporate, inheritance, consumer protection and environmental disputes, along with breaches of fiduciary duties, and creditor representation during liquidation proceedings. It is additionally mandated to act in cases against the Chilean State, including disputes over public contracts and human rights violations. Focused on breach of contract-related litigation, Carlos Cáceres Burgos is ’an exceptional litigator’; while Ziad Manzur is particularly experienced in commercial contract disputes. The department further includes experienced of counsels Oscar Torres Zagal and Pablo Soto, as well as key associates Héctor Cáceres Contador and Cristóbal Jara.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The people who work in this office are committed and honest, and they always provide excellent work.’
- ‘The office has a thorough and extremely analytical approach.’
Key clients
- Azvi Chile
- Oil Malal
Work highlights
Defended Corporación Espacio Lúdico Defence against the Chilean Treasury’s claim for full repayment of funds, which were received under various agreements with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development in the Antofagasta region.
Practice head
Carlos Cáceres Burgos; Ziad Manzur