The ‘committed and very responsible’ arbitration practice at Barros & Errázuriz acts for clients from a range of industries, including construction, engineering, real estate, ports and chemical products. The 18-strong team also assists with disputes involving investment funds, education, food, logistics, water supply, pharmaceuticals, and vineyards. The full-service firm’s dispute resolution experts act in domestic and international commercial arbitrations concerning civil and commercial law, tax, bankruptcies, real estate and antitrust; and the group is notably experienced in energy and telecoms-related disputes. Several of the firm’s partners also regularly sit as arbitrators. The team is co-led by contract, consumer, commercial and antitrust law specialist Luis Eduardo Toro, who is particularly experienced in complex commercial arbitrations; and founding partner José Tomás Errázuriz, an expert in corporate, finance, energy, telecoms and antitrust-related cases. The practice further showcases experienced dispute resolution practitioner Javier San Martín; José Luis Corvalán, whose civil and commercial litigation workload encompasses both domestic and international arbitrations; and administrative law specialist David Cademartori. In the firm’s senior associate team, Isidora Fernández acts in domestic arbitrations involving civil liability, corporate and construction disputes; Milton Gutcovsky acts in national and international arbitrations under ICC and UNCITRAL rules; and Nicole Nannig regularly acts as an actuary at CAM Santiago.
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Testimonials
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‘Expert lawyers, with a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge, and very good handling of jurisprudence.’
‘They put together very good teams. Very prepared and tactical.’
‘Good legal team, with the ability to delegate and deliver results.’
‘Good internal coordination, excellence and good teamwork.’
‘Committed and very responsible. Very well prepared, with extensive training and knowledge.’
‘Great ability to learn deeply about the problem and seek adequate solutions - proactive and capable of leading the legal process very well.’
‘Great teamwork, very rigorous in their work, and with high-quality reports.’
‘Luis Eduardo Toro and Milton Gutcovsky are very available and empathize with clients’ needs - experts in their subjects.’
Key clients
- Consorcio Montec-Bueno
- Mercado Libre
- Universidad Finis Terrae
- Ameris UPC Departamental I
- Ameris UPC Departamental II
Work highlights
- Represented Montajes Industriales Montec (and a consortium) in two arbitrations against CAP, the dispute arising during the performance of two EPC contracts.
- Acting for Mercado Libre in a lawsuit for breach of contract against construction company Campos de Chile.
- Acting for Universidad Finis Terrae in an arbitration claim filed by Inmobiliaria Altura for alleged breach of a contract.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Isidora Fernández
Barros & ErrázurizNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
José Luis Corvalán
Barros & ErrázurizPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Tomás Errázuriz, Luis Eduardo Toro