Full-service firm Barros & Errázuriz is home to ‘a sophisticated team with extensive experience in complex litigation’. The 21-strong practice acts in a broad range of civil and commercial litigation, as well as cases before national regulatory agencies, mediation proceedings, and domestic and international arbitration. Its disputes expertise ranges from civil and commercial law, to tax, insolvencies, real estate and antitrust; while its sector specialisms include energy and telecoms. Among the department’s several experienced practitioners, Luis Eduardo Toro’s caseload features civil and commercial litigation, along with regulatory issues, and construction and antitrust disputes; José Tomás Errázuriz has significant experience in major litigation; Javier San Martín focuses on dispute resolution, as well as consumer protection law, reorganisations and liquidations; and David Cademartori acts in administrative litigation. At senior associate level, Isidora Fernández, Milton Gutcovsky, Nicole Nannig and Alexis Cespedes all act in civil and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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- I would like to highlight Luis Eduardo Toro and Isidora Fernández, two great professionals, very well prepared and always available when needed.
- Very professional team and always available.
- What makes B&E's practice especially valuable is its ability to combine sophisticated legal judgment, business acumen, and practicality. It doesn't simply deliver technically correct answers, but rather strives to understand the client's context, their institutional constraints, reputational risks, and strategic objectives. The team stands out for its close, serious, and collaborative approach. It has the capacity to address complex matters with technical depth, while simultaneously translating them into clear, actionable, and useful recommendations for decision-making. This combination of legal excellence and practical orientation is, in my opinion, one of its main differentiating factors.
- The main advantage of the lawyers at Estudio Barros is their professional judgment. They are technically highly skilled lawyers, but also prudent, clear, and trustworthy. They possess an especially valuable ability to distinguish what is legally relevant from what, while perhaps interesting from an academic perspective, does not necessarily help resolve the client's specific problem. They stand out from their competitors through their approachability, the seriousness with which they handle their cases, and their willingness to become genuinely involved in the matters.
- A sophisticated team with extensive experience in complex litigation. Their work meets international standards, supported by significant investments in technology and artificial intelligence software.
- Sophistication, work ethic, and knowledge.
- The collaboration and helpfulness of the team handling cases have far exceeded our expectations. Both Luis Eduardo Toro and Alexis Céspedes are outstanding.
Key clients
- Larraín Vial Asset Management General Fund Administrator
- Scotiabank
- Kaufmann Motor Vehicles
- Bruno Fritsch
- Guillermo Morales
- Anglo American North Investments
- Larraín Vial Investment Funds Invoices
- Essbio
- HDI Insurance
- Chilean Postal Service
Work highlights
Defended LarrainVial against a lawsuit that was brought by Rodrigo and Nicole Topelberg (and three companies) for damages, alleging that LarrainVial was part of a fraudulent scheme widely known in the national press as Factop.
Representing Scotiabank in a claim that was filed by Golden Arrow, the matter concerning the correct interpretation and application of the statutory framework governing interest rates.
Representing Kaufmann Vehículos Motorizados, Bruno Fritsch and Guillermo Morales in two class actions filed by Chilean Consumer Association, (CONADECUS), against seven automobile companies and three financing companies for alleged breaches of the Chilean Consumer Law.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Isidora Fernández
Milton Gutcovsky
Practice head
José Tomás Errázuirz; Luis Eduardo Toro