Fielding experts in civil and commercial litigation, consumer law, unfair competition, and trade mark and patent disputes, DLA Piper Chile’s six-strong litigation practice is mandated to act at every stage of dispute resolution, from pre-trial negotiations and document preparation to summary judgment motions, courtroom trials, appellate advocacy and enforcement actions. The track record of practice head Josefa Larraín includes defending a global sports and entertainment company in a high-value licensing dispute.
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  • They have assembled a strong litigation team led by Josefa Larraín.
  • Josefa Larraín is a litigation expert who has trained with other experts. She knows her work very well and how a litigation process should be approached.
  • Efficiency, in-depth knowledge of the client, their technology and operations, availability, and quality of service.
  • DLA Piper has a strong litigation practice in Chile. They are efficient, always available, and knowledgeable about the complex technology companies use and the specifics of their operations. They are a great partner in Chile.
  • Josefa Larraín has the ability to go beyond strictly legal analysis and provide a strategic vision of the issues, with efficiency and timely response.
  • The ability to handle complex issues and co-ordinate consistent defences across different matters is particularly noteworthy.
  • They are a technically very strong team, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to understand the business and not just focus on the legal aspects. They have sound judgment, are grounded in reality, and propose solutions that work in practice.
  • The team's greatest strength lies in the quality of its lawyers, particularly their judgment, analytical skills, and ability to handle complex situations. Josefa Larraín stands out in particular, combining a high level of technical expertise with excellent management and client relations skills. She has a strategic vision, is decisive, and inspires great confidence in handling cases. Overall, the team is characterized by its approachability, accessibility, and clear communication, which sets it apart from other firms.
  • Josefa Larrain, clarity in her strategy, promptness.
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Josefa Larraín