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.’
‘They are people who, apart from being experts in their fields, constantly listen to their clients and understand the situation that they are going through, thus creating a relationship of close trust.’
‘Clients are very grateful to them, as they know that they are working extremely hard on their cases.’
‘They tell the truth - very good people.’
‘José Pedro Baraona is an excellent professional with an exquisite command of litigation and lawsuits against the State. This helps his team and clients feel that the case is in good hands.’
Key clients
- Grupo Principado de Asturias
- Magaly Aguilera Poveda
- Condominio Parque Monasterio
- Ventanas Chile
- Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
- Baker Hughes (Nuovo Pignone)
- Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista del Aconcagua
- Grupo SAESA
- Parroquia de la Asunción and Parroquia de la Veracruz
- Aguas del Altiplano
- Nueva Atacama
- Industrias VINICAS
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.
Assisted the owners of Condominio Parque Monasterio with its Supreme Court action against a construction company, real estate business, architects, and technical construction inspector, as a result of defects in a property.
Successfully acted for Aguas Altiplano, in relation to the State’s request for reimbursement of expenses incurred for moving sanitary facilities.
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
Practice head
José Pedro Baraona; Carlos Aravena; Isabel Palacios