Molina Ríos Abogados
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The 15-strong infrastructure and construction practice at Molina Ríos Abogados is home to specialists in renewable energy, desalination, public concessions, mining, water infrastructure development, transport and digital infrastructure projects. With a ‘profound understanding of the intersection between complex legal frameworks and technical engineering solutions’, the team's expertise includes contract structuring, administration and risk allocations, as well as project development and dispute prevention strategies. Since 2024, clients benefit from the firm’s strategic alliance with UK construction and energy law firm Fenwick Elliott LLP, which bolsters the practice’s regional construction and infrastructure credentials. Victor Ríos has longstanding experience in engineering and construction projects, both as a litigator and adviser on contractual matters. Ríos’ track record features projects involving pipelines, mining, aqueducts, reservoirs, power plants, roads and highways, as well as railways, subways, airports, hospitals, industrial buildings and large-scale public works. Providing key support, litigation, arbitration, and mediation specialist Felipe Correa routinely assists with infrastructure, concession and public works projects; Carlos Molina acts in arbitrations, lawsuits, claims and negotiations in relation to construction and public works concessions; and Jaime Uribe is mandated to draft and negotiate engineering, construction, mining, infrastructure and project finance contracts. At associate level, senior Raimundo Lagos advises on contractual structures, risk allocation and regulatory matters; while Josefina Mendoza focuses on engineering and construction projects, her remit covering development-related contractual, regulatory and risk management issues. Former associate Gabriel Videla departed the firm in September 2025.
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Testimonials
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- The team's distinguishing advantage is its combination of technical expertise in construction with a strategic vision focused on dispute resolution, which significantly sets them apart from other competitors. Their lawyers not only master the legal aspects but also deeply understand the logic of projects and how these evolve into disputes, allowing them to anticipate and add value from the early stages. They also excel in communication, both with legal teams and non-lawyer clients, facilitating complex decision-making. Their key strengths are practical experience, strategic clarity, and highly effective execution in conflict scenarios. Víctor Rios is undoubtedly an industry leader and has unparalleled knowledge of all competitors and construction trends.
- What makes this practice truly unique is its profound understanding of the intersection between complex legal frameworks and technical engineering solutions. In the realm of infrastructure claims against project owners, potential clients are looking for more than just traditional legal analysis; they need counsel who deeply comprehend delay and quantum analysis. Molina Ríos excels precisely here. Their key capability lies in their longstanding, seamless collaboration with market-leading technical experts, effectively bridging the gap between law and technology, and theory and practice. In terms of innovation, their approach to collaboration and client communication stands out. Rather than operating in legal silos, they integrate technical experts directly into their strategic planning from day one. Furthermore, their straightforward approach to communication is refreshing and highly effective. Clients greatly appreciate the unwavering commitment to professional rigour from Carlos Molina and Felipe Correa, who always provide candid, commercially viable risk assessments. Additionally, in high-stakes, high-pressure arbitration scenarios, the remarkable composure and level-headedness demonstrated by Victor Ríos are truly impressive and provide immense reassurance to the client.
Key clients
- Inarco
- Constructora DPC
Work highlights
Advised a construction consortium, led by Vinci Airports, on the regulatory, contractual and project execution side to the expansion of Santiago International Airport.