Morales & Besa's 11-strong team is experienced in high-stakes arbitrations before the CAM Santiago, ICC and ad hoc arbitration tribunals. The full-service practice is particularly active in energy and infrastructure project-related disputes, which frequently concern complex concession-law issues. The group is led by national and international arbitration expert Gonzalo Cordero, with key support provided by seniors, Nicolas Corbeaux and María Jesús Poblete Kaid. Cordeaux is a construction and energy disputes specialist who represents owners and contractors in arbitration proceedings, while Poblete Kaid also has notable arbitration experience.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very important team collaboration, in addition to a clear professional interest that allows clients to obtain the desired success.’
  • ‘Great cohesion within the team.’

Key clients

  • Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
  • Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud

Work highlights

  • Represented Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud in an arbitration against Astaldi (Chile branch).
  • Representing Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel in an arbitration proceeding against the Ministry of Public Works, claiming compensation for the Covid-19-related impact on the concession contract.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gonzalo Cordero