Fielding ‘a team that brings together talent and diversity at the highest level’, Garrigues Chile‘s recent caseload includes significant corporate and commercial disputes as well as construction and real estate litigation. Other active areas range from consumer protection class actions, insurance claims and antitrust disputes, to tax conflicts and administrative law-related litigation. ’An excellent litigator and strategic adviser‘, dispute resolution head Monica van der Schraft is highly regarded and maintains a broad litigation practice. Notable growth in the practice group includes the January-2023 promotion of civil and commercial disputes specialist Cristóbal Sarralde to counsel; and the elevation of José Joaquín Verdugo -whose track record takes in mining, construction, energy and corporate law-related disputes- to principal associate. Since publication, van der Schraft has left the firm to be replaced by Karen Werner (formerly at Jana & Gil Dispute Resolution) as disputes’ practice head at the office – effective as of August 2024.
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‘A team that brings together talent and diversity at the highest level.'
'For companies with a strong commitment to raising ESG standards, having firms that share and promote such values is essential.’
‘Excellent coordination between the different members of the team, who are capable of understanding and resolving complex cases, achieving satisfactory results for clients.’
‘They differ in that they adapt to different negotiation environments, achieving favourable results for their clients.'
‘Monica van der Scharft is both an excellent litigator and strategic adviser.’
'Counsel Cristóbal Sarralde should be highlighted for his extensive knowledge and decision-making powers.’
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Karen Werner