Prieto Abogados' ‘partners and associates handle cases perfectly’. The firm's second largest practice area, the litigation department consistently appears before both ordinary courts and arbitrators in disputes concerning energy, construction, real estate and the retail sector. The six-member group is also increasingly mandated in relation to contentious aquaculture, construction, engineering, investment fund, food, and cosmetics sector matters, and it additionally assists with public law litigation. The disputes group is co-led by real estate, construction and antitrust litigator Fernando Samaniego; and arbitration expert Alberto González V. The department further comprises associates Agustín Prado, who ’provides a very good level of service’; and Cristóbal Ipinza, who also specialises in litigation and arbitration. Former counsel Juan Pablo Riesco left the firm in May 2024.
Testimonials
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- ‘Clients are impressed by the level and professional quality of the litigation team.’
- ‘What is decisive when choosing them over other law firms is the immediacy when it comes to contacting the team, both when making decisions and to clarify doubts.’
- ‘Both partners and associates handle cases perfectly.’
‘Fernando Samaniego and Alberto González V demonstrate strong knowledge and skills when it comes to litigating, which allow clients’ interests to be duly defended.’
‘Fernando Samaniego and Alberto González V have the ability to explain matters to their clients and support them when making decisions, which leads to good results in trials.’
‘Agustín Prado provides a very good level of service.’
Key clients
- Engie Energía Chile
- Cosmo Consult Chile
- Plaza (Falabella Group)
- Delivery Hero (PedidosYa)
- Vivo
- DP World Chile
- Banco Internacional
- AFP PlanVital
- Equinox Los Andes (Nike Chile)
- ECIM Obras de Ingeniería
Work highlights
- Representing Engie Energía Chile, Central, Termoeléctrica Andina, Inversiones Hornitos and Electroandina in their unlawful conduct action against GasAtacama Chile.
- Acted for YPF Chile in a construction contract dispute.
- Representing Banco Internacional in two lawsuits, which seek the payment of a contractual debt from Sencorp.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fernando Samaniego, Alberto González V