Vial Larraín Femenías

Specialised in the resolution of complex conflicts, boutique firm Vial Larraín Femenías fields an eight-strong litigation practice that regularly represents mining companies in their disputes over plant constructions, mining operations and water rights; and assists owners and construction companies in engineering, procurement and construction agreement disputes. Other key areas include energy, concessions, infrastructure, real estate, consumer protection, and civil and commercial disputes. Recent highlights include representing Kinross Mining Company in a $500m case concerning a mining exploration and exploitation contract. The track record of practice head Jorge Vial includes litigation before Chile’s Supreme Court, appellate courts, and ordinary civil courts; and competition team leader Ignacio Larraín is also an experienced dispute resolution specialist. The department further includes arbitration and litigation director Carlos San Martin, as well as experienced senior associates Juan Manuel Lavín and Pablo Jullian Valenzuela.