Representing national and international private companies, as well as public organisations, Larrain y Asociados Abogados fields ‘a team with great experience’. The eight-strong dispute resolution practice acts in civil, commercial and administrative litigation, particularly in the mining, power, infrastructure, real estate, financial services, water and sanitation sectors. It is especially experienced in litigation involving public works, such as defending concessionaires in conflicts before Chile’s ordinary courts. Another key area is consumer law litigation. José Pedro Baraona acts for highway concession holders, individuals, and construction and energy companies in civil trials; Carlos Aravena is an expert in disputes arising from infrastructure concessions; and Isabel Palacios acts in matters involving construction contracts, shareholder agreements, consumer law, and contractual and non-contractual liability. Associates Macarena Gonzalez and Catalina Cortez are also key members of the firm’s litigation practice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A team with great experience.’

  • ‘The dispute resolution team is unmatched by any other firm. Their human qualities surpass what is expected of lawyers.’

Key clients

  • Grupo Principado de Asturias
  • Magaly Aguilera Poveda

Work highlights

Represented Principado de Asturias Group in a lawsuit against the State of Chile for failing to protect its property (four hotels and two restaurants) during massive social protests that occurred during 2019 and 2020.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

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

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Macarena Gonzalez
Macarena Gonzalez
Practice head

José Pedro Baraona; Carlos Aravena; Isabel Palacios