According to one client, Gutiérrez, Waugh, Jimeno & Asenjo is ‘one of the offices with the most prestige and experience in litigation’. The boutique law firm’s 21-strong dispute resolution, litigation and arbitration practice has an enviable track record for its involvement in high-stakes cases. The team acts for both local and international clients in civil and commercial litigation before courts, state agencies and arbitral tribunals; and its sector expertise encompasses construction, mining, telecoms, energy, banking, finance, insurance, and retail. The group is co-led by Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez, a highly respected civil and commercial litigation expert; and Cristóbal Jimeno, whose civil and commercial litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution experience is particularly strong as regards the financial, insurance and construction sectors. The practice further showcases Juan Francisco Asenjo, who focuses on civil and commercial litigation, along with arbitration and administrative proceedings; and civil, commercial and consumer protection litigator Alfredo Waugh. The next line of experienced partners comprises Joaquín Castillo, who is ’client oriented and a great lawyer’; Eugenio Valladares, who acts in civil, commercial, construction and corporate law litigation; and José Tomás Barros, a civil, commercial, insurance and consumer protection disputes specialist. In the associate team Sebastián Zamora is also an experienced civil and commercial litigator, while Pablo Gajardo left the firm in May 2024.
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‘They stay close to clients, they keep them permanently informed of all events. When larger meetings are required, the entire team is always available.’
‘Always willing to answer any client concern and great knowledge of the subjects on which they advise.’
‘Extraordinary preparation, collaboration and involvement.’
‘Seriousness, excellent work and rigour. The work becomes collective and a clear and powerful strategy is developed. Clients work directly with the partner in charge (at all times and in all meetings).’
‘They have deep knowledge and are trained in several areas. Highly trained, approachable, willing to debate and lacking egos.’
‘They become part of the case as if it were theirs, and they put themselves in clients’ place - very detailed attention to all aspects of the case. Experience, skill and intelligence accompanied by empathy.’
‘One of the offices with the most prestige and experience in litigation.’
‘Joaquín Castillo is client oriented and a great lawyer.’
Key clients
- Codelco
- Allianz Seguros
- Isapre Consalud
- Meridiam LATAM Holdings
- Empresas CMPC
- ISA Group (Colombia) – InterChile
- Telefónica
- Tompkins Conservation
- Enjoy
- Ripley Store – Comercial Eccsa
Work highlights
- Representing pension fund Provida, in relation to La Polar’s former executive’s civil liability for a scheme that breached corporate and capital markets laws.
- Defending Telefónica Móviles Chile against a damages suit brought by Sociedad Klaus Inversiones.
- Representing Compañía de Seguros de Vida BICE and Seguros de Vida Security Previsión in their respective claims before the judiciary, in which they challenge the legality of instructions issued by the Financial Market Commission.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Juan Francisco Asenjo
Cristóbal Jimeno
Alfredo Waugh
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sebastián Zamora
Practice head
Pedro Pablo Gutiérrez; Cristóbal Jimeno