Home to ‘lawyers who combine specialised experience and a strategic approach’, Albagli Zaliasnik's civil litigation practice routinely acts before Chile’s civil and appeals courts, as well as the Supreme Court; while the firm’s clients stem from the retail, insurance, finance, investment, transportation, logistics, energy, real estate and construction sectors. The 11-strong litigation and arbitration department is led by Ariela Agosin, an expert in high-stakes disputes, including contentious regulatory matters, and civil and commercial arbitration, as well as competition matters, advertising, IP law, IT, and pharmaceutical regulation. The practice further includes director Francisco Fuentes, who focuses on civil, commercial, economic litigation, insolvency and business reorganisation-related judicial processes, and domestic and international arbitration. In November 2024, former director Josefa Larraín departed the firm.
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‘Stands out in the legal field. The team is comprised of lawyers who combine specialised experience and a strategic approach, allowing them to approach legal issues from a comprehensive perspective, providing customised and efficient solutions.’
‘In-house lawyers need to be aware of both the team's specific strengths and its ability to adapt to the client's changing needs.’
‘A solid understanding of regulations and market trends.’
‘Combines rigour, active listening, and diligence. They work collaboratively, conduct research, and are willing to leverage the synergy that comes from their clients.’
‘They know how to produce compelling, well-founded, and persuasive texts. It sets them apart.’
‘Clients appreciate them because they know they'll receive a professional, up-to-date response that's attentive not only to the details, but also to the whole picture.’
Key clients
- Inmobiliaria Punta Piqueros
- Colegio Dentistas De Chile
- Sociedad Agricola, Forestal Y Ganadera Los Ulmos
- Bodegas San Francisco
- ABC
- Nexus
- WOM
- The National Petroleum Company
- Verisure Chile
- Inversiones Velero II
- Teamwork
Work highlights
Acted for Inmobiliaria Punta in its compensation lawsuit for state liability against the Chilean Treasury, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the Regional Ministry of Valparaíso, and the Municipality of Concón (seeking over $100m).
Acting for Chilean businessman Roberto Guzman, and his related entities, in four lawsuits filed by different pension fund administrators, in relation to stock transactions (whereby traders and asset managers were allegedly engaged in stock market manipulation).
Acting for The College of Dental Surgeons of Chile in its ongoing contractual dispute with Comercial Legasalud.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Ariela Agosin; Francisco Fuentes