The eight-person team at Urzúa‘s projects and infrastructure practice is focused exclusively on the legal lifecycle of infrastructure and construction projects. The practice’s sector-specific expertise covers engineering and construction disputes, procurement, contract drafting and negotiation, claims’ management and arbitration, across all stages of project development and operation. The team advises owners, engineering firms, construction contractors and EPCM agents in sectors such as mining, energy, desalination, aquaculture and industrial infrastructure. Recent clients include infrastructure and projects developer, Elecnor; energy and resources company, Worley; and consulting firm, Andes del Sur, on work involving over 20 energy transmission projects. The firm is led by founding partner Cristián Urzúa, who leads on all mandates, and is recognized for the depth of his technical understanding and experienced litigation capabilities.
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Testimonials
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- 'Specialised knowledge and business-driven experience in construction and capital projects.'
- 'Urzúa has a dedicated team that is close to its clients and has proven to have a deep knowledge of the industry, which translates into timely and appropriate advice for each particular case and problem.'
- 'In my opinion, this firm stands out above the rest for its specialty in the field of litigation in real estate and construction matters, with extensive experience in litigation and arbitration.'
- 'Urzúa has a very professional team with extensive experience and, particularly, strong industry knowledge that makes his counsel unique and special. I can vouch for this because I have had the opportunity to work with them both as counterparts and as our advisor.'
- 'The Urzúa firm stands out for its depth of knowledge in project and infrastructure matters, as well as its level of understanding of the client and their interests.'
- 'Cristian Urzúa possesses extensive technical knowledge of electrical matters, especially in transmission. He pays close attention to detail, provides completely personalised service, shows great concern for his clients, and is always eager to deliver effective solutions.'
Key clients
- WSP
- PowerChina
- Worley
- Arcadis
- Zelestra (previously Solarpack)
- Elecnor Grandes Redes
- Andes del Sur (Distrocuyo)
- Jacobs
- Australis
- Bechtel
- Constructora OVAL
- Constructora ABN
Work highlights
Advising Arcadis in two arbitrations processes against CHEC (one in its last phase, the other just beginning) related to the design for a reservoir construction; aggregate value: $7m.
Advised Worley on the review of a major EPC mining contract. The team worked deeply with In House General Counsel for LATAM in every stage associated to the negotiation.
Advised WSP regarding a controversy against major Casino-operator, Dreams.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Cristián Urzúa