
The litigation and arbitration department at Posadas excels in handling high-stakes, complex matters, representing clients in sectors like energy, healthcare and construction. Recent successes include a USD 60m Supreme Court case and significant wins in unfair competition and bankruptcy. Co-head Luis Nin Estévez is renowned for his work on recent high-profile matters for clients like Asociación Española and Conaprole. Valeria Techera, a skilled commercial litigator, leads the team. Senior associates Virginia Yellinek and Emiliano Opertti bring exceptional expertise in civil, commercial and international arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- 'Good firm with a solid track record.'
- 'Knowledge of the market.'
Key clients
- Conaprole
- Cubico Sustainable Investments
- CIEMSA
- Julio Cesar Lestido
- Caterpillar Leasing Chile
- Gas Sayago
- UTE
- ANCAP
- 165 owners of the Forum building
- Cementos Artigas
- De los Horneros/Lorena Speranza and Fernando Rovira/Lucía Degano and Franco Cipriani/Eldiner
- 176 owners of the Icon Tower Brava building
Work highlights
Achieved a victory before the Supreme Court for Conaprole in a dispute with Corpovex and the State of Venezuela.
Defended apartment owners in a high-profile COVID-19 liability case brought by Mrs. Carmela Hontou, who alleges damages resulting from the actions of the building's management's during the early days of the pandemic.
Defended Asociación Española and Russomando against a USD 13m claim for damages, which concluded with the court dismissing Russomando from the proceedings and rejecting accusations of unfair competition against Asociación Española.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Valeria Techera
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Virginia Yellinek
Practice head
Luis Nin Estevez; Valeria Techera Barreiro
Other key lawyers
Virginia Yellinek; Emiliano Opertti
