Baker McKenzie LLP
Local Parter. Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés heads the Dispute Resolution and Antitrust practice groups of Baker McKenzie's Santiago office.
Baker McKenzie Chile
Acting for both domestic and international clients, Baker McKenzie Chile's specialised national and international arbitration practice is particularly active in disputes involving construction, infrastructure projects, securities and mining. The 13-strong group, which is additionally experienced in high-stakes investment arbitrations, is headed up by well-known arbitral practitioner Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés, who also leads the firm’s dispute resolution practice in Chile. Providing key partner-level support, Ignacio Naudon has broad expertise in both national and international arbitration concerning infrastructure projects, construction contracts and distribution agreements; and within the Santiago office’s associate group, both Antonio López and Arantxa Ereche Tuzzini participate in construction-related arbitrations.
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‘Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the various procedures available to defend clients' legal positions. The recognition of his experience is also made evident by how the different participants in the process react, even those sitting on the other side of the table.'
Key clients
- General Electric
- Voith
- MSL Technology
- Vestas Wind Systems
- Bain & Company
- Sierra Gorda
- Astaldi
- Bupa
- Ohio National
- The Rohatyn Group
Work highlights
- Acted for US-based insurer Ohio National in an international investment dispute.
- Representing Italian construction company Astaldi in an international arbitration dispute against its joint venture partner, in relation to the expansion of Santiago's International Airport.
- Representing The Rohatyn Group and the Wild Matalón brothers in an international investment dispute.
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Rodrigo Díaz de Valdés