The 14-member litigation team in Dentons’ Santiago office has significant experience in environmental, energy, administrative and corporate disputes, as well as insurance recoveries, construction claims, consumer law matters, debt collection and arbitration. Gonzalo Nieto’s litigation caseload encompasses mining, agri-business and energy projects; Pauline Chiffelle litigates disputes concerning environmental issues, electricity law, civil matters, commercial claims and competition; Marcelo Alarcón focuses on civil, commercial and administrative litigation, along with disputes concerning infrastructure and energy projects; and Santiago Ried leads the firm’s antitrust offering in Chile. At associate level, senior Fernanda Streeter focuses on civil, commercial and regulatory litigation; and Andres Eterovic acts in both high-profile litigation and competition matters.
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Testimonials
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- Dentons lawyers are known for their in-depth understanding of the substance of the litigation/claim in question. They handle legal terminology that might confuse the average person and communicate in the same business language as we do.
- Santiago Reid stands out for his extensive experience and approachability. He is very assertive in his requests and statements.
- They do a serious and timely job.
Key clients
- Metlengroup (Tamarico Solar Dos)
- Arysta Lifescience Chile (UPL)
- Metso Outotec
- Intership
- Industrial Ochagavía (Ariztía)
- Compañía Mineral Nevada (Barrick Gold)
- Givaudan
- Inmobiliaria Codigua
- China Railway Tunnel Group
- Compañía Minera Zaldivar
- Agrosuper
- Metra Desarrollo Inmobiliario
Work highlights
Represented Tamarico Solar in civil and public law litigation, in relation to land and concession claims affecting a $200m solar project.
Representing Barrick Gold, and a former executive, in multiple civil proceedings that challenge the transfer of mining concessions for the Pascua Lama project.
Representing Inmobiliaria Codigua in a high-value real estate dispute, which includes pursuing recovery of title to protect its ownership rights regarding a key industrial property.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gonzalo Nieto; Pauline Chiffelle; Santiago Ried; Marcelo Alarcón