Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr's litigation practice is notably active in construction disputes that involve proceedings before public authorities, such as the General Comptroller of the Republic and Municipalities. Other areas of strength range from real estate, environmental and mining-related disputes, to claims involving administrative law, procurement issues, competition law, and energy. Department head Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes is a construction litigation specialist; and fellow name partner Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers is a well-known civil and commercial law practitioner. In a significant boost to the ranks, Juan Pablo Morales, who has experience in both Chile’s ordinary and special courts, was promoted to partner in January 2023.
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Key clients
- SQM
- Sony
- Tánica
- Grupo Marina
- Agrícola Valle Nuevo – AGSA
- Enel Generación Chile
- Cintac
- Aceros AZA
- Servicios Alimenticios Hendaya
- Inmobiliaria y Constructora Matilde
- Inmobiliaria Bulnes
- Inmobiliaria E3
- BCI Seguros Generales
- Thomson Reuters
- Elanco
- Cultivos Yadrán
Work highlights
- Defending SQM against an action for alleged breach of contract brought by a former contractor.
- Acted for Enel Generación, as plaintiff, in a tort claim filed against the Municipality of Coronel and its mayor.
- Defended Aceros AZA against a lawsuit for alleged breach of contract brought by a former cargo carrier.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes, Juan Pablo Morales Barros