Dentons' lawyers in Chile ‘stand out for their client service and ability to support companies’ needs’. The 14-strong dispute resolution practice in Santiago comprises experts in both court procedures and arbitration; moreover, clients notably benefit from the litigation practice’s leveraging of the firm’s specialisms in labour law, environmental issues, taxation, corporate matters and project development. Among the group’s several experienced practitioners, Gonzalo Nieto acts in environmental, electricity, mining, civil and competition-related disputes; Pauline Chiffelle has significant experience in litigating before Chile’s ordinary, arbitration and special courts; dispute resolution-focused Marcelo Alarcón ’knows how to handle technical aspects responsibly and innovatively’; and Santiago Ried heads up the firm's antitrust department in Chile. Fernanda Streeter and Andres Eterovic are the litigation associates to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent technical performance, availability, client service, and innovation.’
‘Experts, who are serious and committed.’
‘The Dentons team delves into the entire problem, seeking to understand the full picture and then develop the best possible legal response.’
‘What makes the team unique is their client focus and dedication.’
‘They stand out for their client service and ability to support companies’ needs.’
‘The people at the firm are friendly and easy to reach, particularly Gonzalo Nieto and Pauline Chiffelle.’
‘Marcelo Alarcón stands out for his approachability, patience, organisational skills, and empathy with clients.’
‘Marcelo Alarcón knows how to handle technical aspects responsibly and innovatively.’
Key clients
- Metlengroup (Tamarico Solar Dos)
- Arysta Lifescience Chile
- Metso
- Intership
- Cumplo
- Compañía Mineral Nevada (Barrick Gold)
- Anasac Chile
- Givaudan
- Despegar.com
- China Railway Tunnel Group
- Compañía Minera Zaldivar
- Amazon Web Services
- Zentra Inmobiliaria y Constructora
- Metra Desarrollo Inmobiliario
- Brit Insurance
- Atlas Copco
- TSK Chile
- Fresh Go
- Joel Jara Parra
- Agrícola Pruitt
Work highlights
Assisting Tamarico Solar, a developer of solar-powered energy parks, with its response to a complaint from a neighboring landowner, who claimed that a park and transmission line were built on his property.
Defending Internship against a competitor’s lawsuit, seeking to declare the registration of a vessel named Inter Fiord (at the Registry of the Mayor Vessels) null and void.
Representing Brit Insurance, as claimant, in recovery actions for looting and robbery-related damage.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gonzalo Nieto; Pauline Chiffelle; Santiago Ried; Marcelo Alarcón