With the ‘ability to handle complex litigation in various areas of law’, FerradaNehme's complex litigation practice handles high-profile cases concerning unfair competition, consumer issues, banking and telecoms, as well as commercial, civil and construction law. The multidisciplinary team’s key figures are competition and regulatory law specialist, Nicole Nehme; and Nicolás Ubilla, an expert in civil, commercial and economic litigation, who is ’recognised for his clarity when proposing legal strategies’. An ‘outstanding lawyer and excellent professional’, former partner Marcela Rodríguez (in a counsel role since September 2023) has significant experience in civil, commercial and consumer litigation, as well as arbitration; while senior associate Maximiliano Nissim focuses on civil and commercial disputes. In October 2024, former counsel Pablo Cornejo departed the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm's competitive advantage is that they work based on the client company's needs, and the lawyers adapt to them. Flexible scheduling is a strong point, providing excellent collaboration, so as to ensure peace of mind.’
  • ‘Quality of the professionals. They stand out for the clarity of their advice. Their best qualities are fairness and accuracy.’

Key clients

  • VTR Comunicaciones
  • Walmart Chile

Work highlights

Representing Pasmar in a claim for damages against Jean Jano Kourou, Inmobiliaria Mall Plaza de Los Ríos and Inmobiliaria Tres Ríos, the case seeking to assert civil liability (arising from unlawful acts of unfair competition).
Practice head

Nicole Nehme; Nicolás Ubilla