‘Always ready to update clients on case developments’, FerradaNehme's seven-strong complex litigation group routinely acts in high-stakes litigation concerning unfair competition, consumer matters, banking law, telecoms, civil law, and construction. The department is co-led by competition and regulatory law expert Nicole Nehme; and civil, commercial and economic litigation specialist Nicolás Ubilla, who is ’very clear when proposing strategies’. Raised to counsel level in March 2024, civil and commercial litigation practitioner Pablo Cornejo also has notable arbitration experience. In a notable development, ‘excellent lawyer’ and former partner Marcela Rodríguez took on a counsel role at the firm in September 2023, further to relocating abroad.
Testimonials
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- ‘Solid expertise and its ability to collaborate is important. Strong experience in litigation and specific legislation.’
‘The litigation team takes its work very seriously. They are always ready to update clients on case developments.’
‘Their availability is always immediate. Compared with other teams of litigators, they are more organised and noticeably better qualified for the litigation work they carry out.’
‘The team provides a very serious and respectful treatment of the client's circumstances, giving the greatest importance at all times to any requirement the client might have.’
‘Without a doubt, Nicolás Ubilla is a bastion in the defence of clients’ interests. Very knowledgeable and very clear when proposing strategies and ways to face each stage.’
‘Nicole Nehme's support when shaping the strategy is very relevant.’
‘Marcela Rodríguez is an excellent lawyer who stands out for her dedication to the details of each case.’
‘Clients are very satisfied with Marcela Rodríguez’s service because she provides security, calmness, and shares her expertise in a way that the client can easily understand.’
Key clients
- VTR Comunicaciones
- Walmart Chile
- Televisión Nacional de Chile
- Pasmar Group
- WSP Consulting Chile
- WSP Chile
- Servicio de Salud de Aysén
- Redbanc
- G&N Brands
- Universidad de Santiago
- Banco Estado
Work highlights
- Acting for Pasmar Group in two lawsuits, including an unfair competition-related liability damages claim against Jean Jano Kourou, Inmobiliaria Mall Plaza de Los Ríos Limitada and Inmobiliaria Tres Ríos.
- Acting for Banco del Estado de Chile in three legal proceedings, which concern a liability limitation regime for users of payment cards and electronic transactions (in case of loss, theft, robbery or fraud).
- Representing Servicio de Salud de Aysén in a civil indemnity lawsuit filed by Besalco, in relation to the construction and development of a replacement hospital building.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicole Nehme, Nicolás Ubilla