Home to ‘a team that gets involved and studies cases well’, Frías & Lagos Abogados' six-member dispute resolution department has significant experience in civil litigation, arbitrations and institutional mediations. The practice is co-led by Nicolas Frías, whose dispute resolution practice covers civil litigation, arbitration and commercial mediation; and litigation, arbitration and ADR specialist José Tomás Lagos, who is experienced in disputes concerning construction, stockholder agreements, mining and torts, as well as damages claims; and arbitration, litigation and ADR partner José Pedro Villablanca (a senior associate at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos until March 2023), who acts in commercial, civil and administrative proceedings.
Testimonials
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- ‘Personalised attention and they are clear about the possibilities of success, showing both the strengths and weaknesses.’
- ‘A team that gets involved and studies cases well; and they are demanding in their presentation of background information that supports the case.’
Key clients
- Laboratorio Clínico Blanco
- Hemisferio Sur
Work highlights
- Defending Municipalidad de Tirúa in a $6m tort claim that was filed by victims and relatives of victims of a traffic accident that occurred in 2017.
- Acted for Hemisferio Sur (a distributor of medical equipment) in a breach of contract lawsuit filed against the Chilean State.