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.’
‘Its lawyers have extensive experience, are intimately familiar with clients' needs, and propose innovative solutions.’
‘Carlos Cáceres Burgos is praised for his creativity in addressing problems and impeccable approach to problem resolution.’
‘Carlos Cáceres Burgos is an exceptional litigator. He thoroughly studies clients' problems and develops highly complex solutions.’
‘Ziad Manzur has vast experience. He has a macro view of problems and creates highly favorable scenarios for his clients.’
Key clients
- Azvi Chile
- Oil Malal
- Inmobiliaria Santa Isabel
- Corporación Espacio Lúdico
- Corporación Nacional de Consumidores Usuarios
- Algas Marinas
- Inmobiliaria San Guillermo
- Inversiones Valcan
- Atlantic
- Inmobiliaria Agua Pura
- Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Azul Cordillera
- Inmobiliaria Ochoquebradas
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.
Acted for Azvi Chile in a lawsuit against the State of Chile over contract breaches in the Cau Cau Bridge Project.
Assisted Oil Malal with its attempt to recover a debt owed by construction company San Felipe.
Practice head
Carlos Cáceres Burgos; Ziad Manzur