Agustín Bulnes
Guerrero OlivosGuerrero Olivos’ 11-member ‘litigation team is top-notch’. The full-service dispute resolution practice comprises experts in civil litigation, commercial conflicts and cross-border disputes. The group has particular strength in construction and real estate litigation, as well as disputes involving the mining, energy, agribusiness, retail, life sciences, and food and beverage sectors. The practice is led by civil and commercial litigation expert Sergio Yávar, who ’deserves special recognition for his deep knowledge of the law’; while the recent caseload of the ‘outstanding’ Benjamín Ferrada includes energy and construction disputes. In the firm’s associate pool, Andrés Cuevas and Agustín Bulnes (a July 2023 recruit from Yrarrázaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial) both specialise in civil and commercial disputes.
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- ‘The GO team explains the problem and makes recommendations, but at the same time collects personal positions and adapts them very well to the defences. Personalised and excellent attention.’
- ‘The Guerrero and Olivos litigation team is top-notch. Their high level of specialisation and technical knowledge, as well as their proactivity, make them a team that stands out in the litigation market.’
- ‘The client is made permanently aware of the progress of its case. The data collection, as well as the procedural and substantive strategy, are prepared on time while actively involving the client - allows for the generation of a high-quality product.’
- ‘Ability to identify and deliver solutions to complex legal issues effectively and with excellent results - a very competent team, especially in the area of litigation.’
‘Sergio Yávar deserves special recognition for his deep knowledge of the law, as well as the latest regulations and jurisprudence in force.’
‘Benjamin Ferrada is outstanding for his interpersonal relationships with clients, as well as his negotiation skills.’
‘Benjamín Ferrada is highlighted for his academic qualities, ability to explain topics, his patience, and his certain knowledge. Working with him is a pleasure because clients know that their case is covered.
‘Andrés Cuevas - high-level specialisation and good client service.’
Key clients
- Empresas La Polar
- UPL
- Empresas Carozzi
- Mutual de Seguridad Cámara Chilena de la Construcción
- ENACO
- Farm Melozal
- Bitumix
- Industrial Centec
- Falabella Inmobiliario
- Corporación Pentágono
- Santiago Metals
- Denham Capital
- Compañía General de Electricidad
- Naturgy Group
- Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (CORFO)
- Cuprum Resources Chile
- Forestal y Agrícola Yukón
- Cap Vert Energie
- Daniel Urquiza
- Quanta
- Autofact Chile
Work highlights
- Acting for Chilean retail company La Polar in a civil trial that was commenced by a public entity that manages unemployment insurance.
- Acted for Mutual de Seguridad Cámara Chilena de la Construcción in counterclaiming a lawsuit brought by Isapre Nueva Más Vida.
- Successfully acted for UPL in three separate lawsuits for cases (which had been lost in the US), meaning that the client was able to continue to market its product in Chile.
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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.
Sergio Yávar, Benjamín Ferrada