Larrain y Asociados Abogados' ‘great’ eight-strong arbitration team maintains a significant presence before both CAM Santiago and arbitration panels. Notably focused on clients from the construction, mining, infrastructure, energy and public works sectors, it routinely acts in public works concessions-related disputes, such as conflicts between contractors and construction companies, or disputes between concessionaires and the Public Works Ministry. Litigation and arbitration expert Carlos Aravena ’makes clients feel that they are very well advised'; while Isabel Palacios , a partner since January 2022 (and the firm’s first female partner), is a dedicated arbitration specialist.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very good relationships with the client, with the availability to review complex issues with experts in other subjects as well as coordination with international firms.’
- ‘Great team. Complex defense strategies that are oriented to both short and long-term results, taking into account all the sensitivities of the client's business or case.’
- ‘Easy to work with, with good knowledge of the industry, and they advise as objectively as possible, with the focus on the client and not on having more work from them.’
- ‘Completely trustworthy and with a lot of professional capability.’
- ‘Carlos Aravena does his job very well, understands the market, has a lot of knowledge as a litigator, and makes clients feel that they are very well advised.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Costa Arauco
- Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista del Aconcagua
- Compañía Minera Lomas Bayas
- Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte
- Inmobiliaria Lo Cañas
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Carriel Sur
- Sociedad Concesionaria Salud Siglo XXI
- FLSmidth
Work highlights
- Acted for Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte before a special arbitration board against the Public Works Ministry for breach of a concession contract.
- Acted for Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Carriel Sur in a matter against the Ministry of Public Works, in relation to a discrepancy because of pandemic-related decreased income.
- Acted for Sociedad Concesionaria Salud Siglo XXI in a breach of concession contract against the Ministry of Public Works.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Aravena, Isabel Palacios