Covarrubias

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

• What sets Covarrubias apart is that they don't operate like a traditional law firm, but rather as a true strategic business partner. Their "Hybrid Technical-Legal" model—integrating scientists and technical experts within the legal team itself—allows them to handle highly complex cases in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and mining with a level of technical understanding rarely found in intellectual property firms. Added to this is their "24/48 rule" (response within 24 hours, action within 48), which in practice translates into a responsiveness that few firms in Chile can match.
• Their ability to translate technical terms—whether scientific, regulatory, or legal—into concrete business decisions. They don't deliver abstract legal opinions, but rather actionable roadmaps that a manager or board can use immediately.
• Unlike a conventional intellectual property firm, Covarrubias operates as a business partner. They have incorporated scientists and technical experts directly into their legal team, giving them a rare ability to handle complex cases in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and mining, thanks to a deep technical understanding of the client's business.
• They have the ability to translate technical issues—scientific, regulatory, or legal—into concrete business decisions. They don't dwell on theoretical legal opinions, but rather deliver clear action plans that a manager or board of directors can implement immediately. Arturo Covarrubias: He acts as a bridge between what is technically possible and what is legally defensible, ensuring that patent and trademark strategies do not contradict each other. His approach provides a robust defense and avoids the errors in judgment that often occur when IP departments work in isolation. He is an advisor who considers how today's protection decisions will affect the company's value in a future sale process. Sofía Covarrubias (Trademarks): She continuously monitors our portfolio to identify risks before they escalate, allowing us to act promptly against similar registrations from competitors. This preventative approach avoids having to react only after the damage has been done and helps us protect the exclusivity of our market space. Furthermore, we greatly appreciate her availability to respond to inquiries promptly. Fernanda Chamorro (Trademarks / Latam): She stands out for her ability to respond quickly, even under pressure, especially when multiple trademark disputes arise simultaneously in the region. She has a very strong international network, which ensures strategic consistency among the local lawyers in each country. Her proactivity and constant attention have been crucial in anticipating and preventing disputes.
• Covarrubias is distinguished by its highly-specialised IP practice, combining deep technical expertise with a strong strategic and commercial mindset. In-house counsel value the team’s ability to anticipate regulatory and enforcement risks, provide clear, actionable guidance, and manage complex IP portfolios and disputes with efficiency and precision. The team compares very favourably with other leading IP practices in Chile, standing out for its hands-on partner involvement, strong international coordination, and consistent service quality. The practice has incorporated technology-driven portfolio management tools, streamlined communication and reporting processes, and close collaboration between prosecution, litigation, and regulatory teams, placing it ahead of many competitors in terms of responsiveness, innovation, and client experience.
• Clients value Covarrubias' structure, where the partners' experience is combined with the expert knowledge of their specialized teams. This translates into direct, unambiguous legal advice with such a robust legal foundation that it greatly facilitates the defense of international strategies. It is an office that operates at an industrial pace without sacrificing rigour, processing urgent requests with great precision and personalised attention.
• The law firm is distinguished by the high quality of its services, its strategic approach, and the dedication it brings to every case it handles. It is a highly competent team with a comprehensive understanding of the law and a strong client focus, enabling them to offer reliable, timely, and valuable support.
• Top-level professionals, recognised for their seriousness, commitment, and excellent treatment of their clients.
• Clients love working with Covarrubias as a team. They value the track record of its partners and the expertise of the entire team. Their legal advice is direct, unambiguous, and based on a solid legal foundation that greatly facilitates the defence of international strategies. It's a firm that operates quickly without sacrificing rigour.
• Quick and accurate responses, and attentive to clients.

Key clients

• Reborn Electric Motors
• AMVAC
• Hyundai Motor Company
• Minetec
• Prok Conveyor Equipment
• BYD Company
• Ausenco
• Miniso
• Empresas CMPC
• Odfjell Vineyards
• Softys
• Envision Energy Co
• Novartis Innovation
• Inmode
• Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co
• New-Tec Integration (Xiamen) Co
• Kaneko Seeds
• Nuseed Americas
• Hotel Kennedy
• Sacyr Chile

Work highlights

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Arturo Covarrubias

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Fernanda Chamorro

Sofia Covarrubias Vargas

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Gabriel Vargas