With ‘solid experience in litigation’, Cuatrecasas' broad coverage ranges from civil, commercial and administrative disputes, to reorganisations, insolvencies, business crises, and private enforcements of competition law. The 19-strong litigation and arbitration team in Santiago is led by Gianfranco Lotito, whose broad practice includes investigations and injunctions brought by national and foreign agencies in relation to securities and pension funds; restructuring and insolvency proceedings; and construction, infrastructure and share sale disputes. Providing notable support at associate level, principal Andrés Lafuente specialises in insolvency proceedings, while Alexandra Guerra acts in public law-related national litigation and commercial arbitration.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Great for the personalised service and access to the team.’
- ‘Willingness to evaluate and consider new strategies and think outside the box.’
- ‘Compares favourably with other offices.’
- ‘Good synergy and collaboration, as well as diversity within the team.’
- ‘The team has solid experience in litigation.’
- ‘Great knowledge and management of cases.’
Key clients
- AFP Provida
- Banco Itaú
- Empresa De Los Ferrocarriles Del Estado
- Eolica Talinay
- Grupo Cobra
- Semi Chile
- Accor Chile
- AFP Planvital
- Sacyr Chile
- Fast Food Chile
- General Alquiler De Maquinaria
Work highlights
- Defended Banco Itaú against multiple complex litigation cases, which were brought by third parties.
- Representing Empresa De Los Ferrocarriles Del Estado (and its related company Ferrocarriles del Sur) in court proceedings against consortium ECISA SICE, which is in charge of restoring and constructing several rail roads.
- Acted for Eólica Talinay in court proceedings before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, in relation to a conflict with a local community over disputed land.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gianfranco Lotito