The six-strong team at Contreras Velozo has extensive experience in both national and international arbitrations, including construction, financial and energy sector disputes. It is particularly noted for complex and large-scale matters, such as injunctive relief, and multi-party and multi-contract procedures. The department is co-led by Óscar Contreras Blanco, whose track record includes leading large-value arbitration proceedings in the construction and energy industries; and Alvaro Awad, whose ‘knowledge and dedication to clients make him stand out’. The practice further includes Óscar Contreras Pomés, whose wide-ranging caseload covers commercial arbitration.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very strong direct relationships with clients.’
- ‘Fluid information and permanent contact with clients in addition to its technical capabilities.’
Key clients
- Falabella
- Andes Inversiones Deportivas
Work highlights
- Represented three siblings from the Pirazzoli Labarca Family in an institutional multi-party and multi-contract arbitration against their three other siblings, the dispute concerning the interpretation of corporate governance rules (among others).
- Representing Telefónica in an ad hoc arbitration against its distributor Comercial BBC, in relation to an alleged breach of a sales and distribution agreement.