Cuatrecasas
The ‘dynamic team' at the Santiago office of Iberia-headquartered law firm Cuatrecasas comprises specialists in civil, commercial and administrative disputes, as well as experts in reorganisations and insolvencies, particularly in relation to complex business crises. The 14-strong group is also experienced in the private enforcement of competition law. Litigation and arbitration practice head Gianfranco Lotito (’proactive, personalised attention and critical thinking') is an expert in disputes concerning share sales, transferable securities and company law, as well as -more generally- construction, infrastructure, and agencies and distribution; while Cristián Conejero Roos is a widely-respected commercial and investment arbitration specialist. Key support is provided by principal associate Andrés Lafuente, who acts in insolvency matters, as well as administrative proceedings before public entities.
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Testimonials
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‘A dynamic team with personalised attention and constant concern.'
'Open to looking for new solutions and ideas.'
'Cuatrecasas' way of working makes it easy for the client to review cases.'
‘Cristián Conejero Roos' experience in national and international arbitration gives peace of mind when entrusting the firm with these types of procedure.'
'Gianfranco Lotito - proactive, personalised attention and critical thinking that allow him to deliver advice to the client responsibly, informing the client of all the risks.'
'Principal associate Andrés Lafuente is attentive, committed and greatly involved in cases - great detail and precision in his work.'
Key clients
- AFP Provida
- Banco Itau
- Empresa de los Ferrocarriles del Estado
- Eolica Talinay
- Liberty Seguros
- Semi Chile
- Accor Chile
- AFP Planvital
Work highlights
- Representing AFP Provida before the Supreme Court in challenging a Santigo Court of Appeals decision that rejected a motion to declare the illegality of a Transparency Council judgment.
- Defended Banco Itau against multiple litigation cases brought by third parties, including civil and commercial claims and constitutional motions before Chile's higher courts.
- Represented EFE (and its related company, Ferrocarriles del Sur) in court proceedings against Consortium ECISA SICE, a contractor in charge of the restoration and construction of several rail roads.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianfranco Lotito