The 10-strong practice at full-service firm Morales & Besa is routinely mandated for 'bet-the-company' national and international arbitrations. Recent matters include acting for concessionaires and a copper producer in high-stakes disputes; and -while the group is active across several sectors- it has notable expertise in disputes involving energy and infrastructure projects. The department is headed up by construction arbitration specialist Gonzalo Cordero (‘crucial to disputes'), whose career includes a stint as a lawyer for the Ministry of National Assets’ Prosecutor’s Office. Cordero is supported by director Juan Ignacio Eymin and senior associate Nicolas Corbeaux, both of whom maintain arbitration practices.
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‘The experience with M&B is very professional and focuses on working closely with clients. Regarding other firms, the difference in the M&B team is that it shares all relevant information in order to solve problems.’
‘Shows a genuine interest in the entrusted case; and within the team, its leader Gonzalo Cordero is crucial to disputes.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
- Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud
Work highlights
- Representing Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud, the concessionaire in charge of Hospital Félix Bulnes, in a breach of contract arbitration against Astaldi (Chile branch).
- Representing Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel, concessionaire of Santiago's international airport, in a contract-related claim against the Ministry of Public Works.
- Acting for Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud in relation to overrun costs incurred as a result of pandemic-related contract modification instructions issued by the Chilean Government.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Cordero