Francisco Fuentes
Albagli ZaliasnikAlbagli Zaliasnik's nine-strong civil litigation and arbitration group, which ‘provides a remarkable, available and timely service’, routinely litigates before Chile’s civil and appeals courts, as well as the Supreme Court. Acting for both businesses and individuals, the group’s civil liability and litigation expertise covers corporate and company issues, telecoms, technology, construction, urban planning, real estate, insurance, healthcare, and sports. The practice also handles credit instrument enforcements and lease-related disputes. Among the department’s key practitioners, Ariela Agosin is a complex litigation and arbitration specialist; and founding partner and criminal law expert Gabriel Zaliasnik focuses on economic crimes and extradition proceedings. At director level, Francisco Fuentes ’delivers excellent results’, and the January 2024-promoted Josefa Larraín is experienced in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration. Since publication, Larraín has left the firm - effective as of November 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The experience of working with them is good - it demonstrates closeness to the client, empathy, and trust in the process.’
‘They work as a team and there is always a main point of contact.’
‘The AZ team provides a remarkable, available and timely service. Great quality and knowledge in their areas of specialty.’
‘The entire process works correctly, from the first contact for contracting services, as well as advisory stages and the final billing process - permanent contact with the legal team.’
‘The collaboration of the entire team is ongoing, providing efficient and expeditious responses.’
‘What makes the firm's lawyers stand out is their expertise in the area, and their knowledge and closeness to clients.’
‘Francisco Fuentes has, not only technical quality, but also strategic and negotiation skills.’
‘Francisco Fuentes responds efficiently and delivers excellent results.’
Key clients
- Roberto Guzman
- Inmobiliaria Punta Piqueros
- Nexus
- Isapre Nueva Masvida
- WOM
- The National Petroleum Company
- Bodegas San Francisco
- Mutual de Seguridad
- Bruno Baranda Ferran
- Abbott Laboratories
- Empresas Pizarreño
- AD Retail
- Verisure Chile
- Inversiones Velero II
Work highlights
- Acting for Roberto Guzman (and his related entities) in relation to four lawsuits filed by different pension fund administrators, which concern the high-profile SQM trading scandal that involved a series of stock transactions carried out between 2009 and 2011.
- Assisted Inmobiliaria Punta Piqueros with filing a $90m-plus hotel and permit-related lawsuit.
- Acted for the Nexus Group (a US health insurance company) in legal actions against Empresas Masvida (including a forced liquidation and trial to recover a loan).
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gabriel Zaliasnik, Ariela Agosin, Francisco Fuentes, Josefa Larraín