Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's six-strong dispute resolution team routinely represents mining companies in commercial disputes and permit challenges. The full-service practice also acts for energy related companies in disputes over the generation, transmission and distribution of energy. Additional key areas are construction and real estate litigation, as well as civil and commercial disputes. Promoted to partner in January 2025, department head Manuela Cross is experienced in civil, commercial and environmental disputes, as well as litigation involving energy, mining, natural resources and construction. In the senior associate ranks, Joaquín Rojas-May acts for mining, construction and banking industry-related litigation; while Eduardo Villagra focuses on criminal litigation. In a boost to the practice, the firm absorbed Zañartu Abogados in early 2025, with Simon Zañartu joining as director of the insolvency and litigation team.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very agile and efficient in resolving issues.’
  • ‘Manuela Cross and Joaquín Rojas-May are a great team.’
  • ‘Joaquín Rojas-May is a very good senior lawyer. A great member of the team.’

Key clients

  • Kinross Minera Chile
  • Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro
  • Enap Refinerías
  • Alimentos Polar
  • Despegar.com Chile
  • Arrigoni Ingeniería y Construcción
  • Inmobiliaria y Desarrolladora El Remanso
  • Ford Motor Company Chile
  • Arrigoni Ingeniería y Construcción
  • Hancock Chilean Plantations
  • Global Business Development
  • Nordex

Work highlights

Representing Kinross Minera Chile in a trial, which was initiated by Sociedad Legal Minera Cóndor Uno de Cerros Codocedo for the alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement.
Representing METRO in a lawsuit filed by Corporación Nacional de Consumidores y Usuarios de Chile (a consumer association), which is complaining about the functioning of the transportation payment method.
Leading ENAP’s defence against two civil damages claims, resulting from environmental damage caused by an alleged oil spill in the Quintero Bay in 2014.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Manuela Cross