A ‘new firm with highly-competent professionals’, Vial Larraín Femenías spun out of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU) in September 2023. Key areas for the 11-strong practice range from civil, commercial, insurance and real estate disputes, to conflicts concerning natural resources, construction, energy, consumer protection, and concessions and infrastructure. It is also increasingly mandated to act in family business-related litigation. The team is led by disputes specialist and former PPU practice head Jorge Vial, who has notable experience in litigation before Chile’s ordinary courts, the appellate courts, and Supreme Court. Flanking Vial are PPU’s former competition practice head Ignacio Larraín and Jorge Femenías, an expert in public law, natural resources and environmental litigation. Director Carlos San Martin, along with senior associates Juan Manuel Lavín and Gustavo Alarcon, round out the team.
Testimonials
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- ‘Attentive to queries and respond in a timely manner.’
- ‘A new firm with highly-competent professionals, and with deep knowledge of procedural issues and the subjects to hand. Despite being a new firm, they are highly recommended.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile
- Kinross
Work highlights
- Acting for Kinross Mining Company in a matter initiated by the Ortiz family before the Santiago Civil Courts, requesting $500m damages.
- Representing Acciona Energía in an action brought against Empresa Nacional de Petroleos de Chile to terminate an energy supply contract and to prevent the execution of a $6m guaranty bond.