Specialised projects and dispute resolution boutique firm Fleischmann & Román Abogados fields a 14-strong team that is particularly noted for arbitrations involving infrastructure, construction, energy and finance, along with mining, public works, shareholder issues, and general commercial disputes between private parties. The group is jointly led by Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, who has longstanding experience in disputes involving construction and concessions; fellow name partner Paulo Román Reyes, an expert in contractual disputes, enforcing rights under highly innovative contracts, and construction claims; and Orlando Palominos Aravena, a former Lembeye senior associate, whose December 2022 arrival as partner strengthens the firm’s offering in construction and general commercial disputes, as well as international arbitration. Benjamín Jordán, Juan Zulic del Canto and Mariajosé Pérez Jiménez are all key associates.
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‘A close team that is always available and able to understand the needs of clients. The lawyers quickly get on board with difficult issues and provide sound advice, particularly in connection with construction contracts and claim management.'
'Stands out from their peers thanks to their knowledge of the construction industry and ability to react quickly and clearly to different and demanding requests.’
‘Specialised in arbitration and litigation, which marks a difference from other teams from the moment that its partners are in charge of each case, supported by lawyers of excellence. Great ability to explain the problem and different scenarios to clients, who finally feel supported by their lawyers.’
‘Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick's team is probably one of the strongest in the industry, and fundamentally leveraged by Hernán's own experience and skills.’
‘Orlando Palominos Aravena - clients are thrilled with the service and advice he provides. He is able to understand the difficulties that clients face and provides advice that protects clients' interests and fosters a proper relationship with counterparties. Orlando is remarkable thanks to his analytical capacity, knowledge of the law that is superior to his peers, and ability to communicate difficult ideas in clear language.’
‘Paulo Roman Reyes is a good litigator - great legal knowledge, and a practical approach with which he defends his clients with impetus.’
‘Clients single out Paulo Roman Reyes and his litigation and arbitration team, which includes associate Benjamín Jordán - outstanding in their work.’
'Benjamín Jordan stands out for investing countless hours to understand all the technical details fully, carefully reviewing all the documentation, requesting all necessary backups, and drafting in an outstanding way.'
Key clients
- Ferrovial Construcción Chile
- Claro Vicuña Valenzuela
- Inprolec
- Grupo Azvi
- Isotron Chile
- Sociedad Concesionaria Aeropuerto Regional de Atacama
- Sociedad Concesionaria Túnel El Melón II
- BEC Industrial
- Planve
- Venteko Montajes
- Wsp Chile
- BHP Chile
- Litostroj Power
- U Payments
- North Minerals
- Consorcio Valle Hermoso
Work highlights
- Representing Claro Vicuña Valenzuela in a major arbitration against an affiliate of A-Port (the concessionaire of the Iquique Airport), which concerns the early termination of an EPC contract.
- Representing Inprolec in an arbitration proceeding against Compañía General de Electricidad, in relation to the alleged breach of three contracts for the construction of electricity substations.
- Acting for BEC Ingenieria y Construccion in an arbitration concerning the construction of a dam.
Lawyers
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hernán Fleischmann Chadwick, Paulo Roman Reyes, Orlando Palominos Aravena