Lembeye fields ‘a dynamic litigation team with significant experience’. The four-member group assists with a range of disputes, particularly corporate law, contractual liability and energy project-related conflicts. Its expertise also covers contracts, torts, general civil law disputes, and shareholder issues. Diispute resolution and arbitration department head, Daniel Praetorius, who is experienced in civil and criminal litigation, along with administrative sanctioning proceedings, additionally leads the firm’s criminal law practice. In January 2025, civil and commercial litigation specialist and former Correa Squella partner Jorge Sepúlveda joined as director; while experienced senior associate Carla Cortés was hired from CMS Carey & Allende in August 2024. Associate-level exits during 2024 include senior Tomas Frenck and Lukas Hudson in May and September, respectively.
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- ‘Excellent team of professionals, who are focused on results and adapt to the client's needs. The Lembeye legal team stands out for its collaborative, comprehensive, and strategic approach.’
- ‘It generates trust because the analyses and solutions are always clear and at a high technical level. Furthermore, communication is always clear and fluid.’
Key clients
- ICAFAL
- Itelecom
Work highlights
Acted for Itelecom in multiple litigation with creditors and municipalities, after it entered into reorganisation proceedings that were triggered by corruption allegations.
Practice head
Daniel Praetorius; Jorge Sepúlveda