Andres Jana
Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution
More informationArising from Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana Abogados (BMAJ)’s dissolution in early 2022, the 20-strong practice at boutique firm and ‘undisputed market leader’ Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution has a strong market reputation for highly complex arbitrations. The team has enviable experience in acting as lead counsel in international foreign investment arbitrations; while its recent caseload includes major disputes involving both the Chilean Government and significant mining, energy and commercial companies. Co-heading the team, Andrés Jana is ‘the most prestigious and experienced Chilean lawyer in international arbitration’, his recent track record including sitting as arbitrator in eight investor-state disputes, as well as several international commercial arbitrations; and ‘outstanding’ co-founding partner Rodrigo Gil, who routinely plays a leading role in the practice’s arbitration work. The second line of key partners features Karen Werner who is particularly experienced in energy, mining, infrastructure, construction, financial services and real estate sector disputes; and domestic and international arbitration expert Francisco Grob, a July 2022 recruit from ICSID’s World Bank Group in Washington DC. Director Victoria Demarchi, and senior associates Alfonso Marcos, Benjamín Silva and Juan Pablo Labbé also maintain active arbitration practices. Since publication, Silva has smoved in house at BHP and Werner has also left hte firm - effective as of March and August 2024, resepctively.
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Testimonials
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‘Knowledge, reputation and personal involvement of partners in cases, and they win cases that are both large and complex. Up to date on the latest international arbitration trends, as well as knowledge of the world's arbitrators - undisputed market leader.’
‘Involvement, preparation and study of the cases - not only of what clients give them, as they know how to ask for background information that is sometimes ignored, in order to have clarity on the strengths and weaknesses of a case.’
‘Probably the most solid and experienced team in dispute resolution in the whole of Chile.’
‘The team from Jana & Gil is not only the leading Chilean arbitration team but also the leading Latin American arbitration team. It plays on the world stage and does it very well. The team is highly experienced and sophisticated, and combines vast experience in international arbitration with creative and innovative thinking.’
‘Andrés Jana is the most prestigious and experienced Chilean lawyer in international arbitration - he has accumulated enormous experience.'
‘Andres Jana is among a small handful of top arbitrators worldwide. He is a creative and analytical thinker, has great advocacy skills, and is admired by his clients. He excels both as arbitrator and counsel - and in both roles is better prepared than most.'
'Rodrigo Gil is an excellent litigator and a very decisive lawyer - a well-versed advocate who is outstanding.’
Key clients
- Republic of Chile, Ministerio de Obras Públicas
- Empresa de Montajes Industriales SALFA
- Antofagasta Minerals
- Panama Canal Authority
- CORFO
- Barrick Gold Corp
- Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
- Innovación Energía
Work highlights
- Currently advising a major mining company in a $240m dispute concerning a power purchase agreement with the subsidiary of a Chilean electrical distributor, which filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in Delaware (US).
- Providing ongoing co-counsel to the Panama Canal Authority in ICC arbitrations (totalling $4.2bn) against international construction consortium GUPC, in relation to the Panama Canal expansion project.
- Successfully represented a French electrical company in a $10m arbitration (under Stockholm Chamber of Commerce rules) against a Russian electrical manufacturing company, which concerned the improper collection of guarantees within the framework of a joint venture agreement.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Victoria Demarchi
Leading partners
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Rodrigo Gil
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Andrés Jana, Rodrigo Gil