Specialised in commercial arbitration and litigation, boutique law firm Pellegrini & Rencoret Abogados fields ‘one of the best in the market for dispute resolution and arbitration'. Recent mandates have seen the nine-strong team acting in arbitrations related to the mining, construction, infrastructure, telecoms, real estate and sectors. The group is co-led by arbitration expert Julio Pellegrini, who is also an arbitrator for CAM Santiago and the National Centre for Construction Arbitration (CNA); and Fernando Zúñiga, who regularly appears before domestic and international arbitral tribunals (under a variety of rules). Also integral to the practice, Pedro Rencoret, a name partner since early 2021, is experienced in arbitration regarding contractual claims, unfair competition, and disputes involving the application of economic analysis; and Diego Ramos (and associate Fernando Gazzella) who both act in domestic and international arbitrations. Former associate Bernardo Aylwin is currently a foreign associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (since September 2022).
Testimonials
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‘Excellent legal team - one of the best in the market for dispute resolution and arbitration.'
'Direct partner involvement ensures quality and the billing is reasonable. It is also up to date on both gender parity and the use of technology.’
Key clients
- China Harbour Engineering Company
- Gold Fields
Work highlights
- Representing China Harbour Engineering Company (and its Chilean subsidiary) in a CAM Santiago arbitration proceeding against Terminal International San Vicente, in relation to construction works.
- Representing Gold Fields in a dispute against Sigdo Koppers which concerns the Salares Norte Proyect in Chile's Atacama region.