The five-member dispute resolution practice at Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego y Dörr has substantial experience in construction disputes involving proceedings before the General Comptroller of the Republic and Municipalities. The litigation team also acts in disputes concerning real estate, unfair competition, contract breaches, torts, consumer protection, water rights, and matters before Chile’s Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court. The practice’s principal figures are construction litigator Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes; litigation and arbitration expert Juan Carlos Dörr Zegers, who regularly arbitrates domestic and international infrastructure, mining, engineering, construction and contract-related cases; and experienced dispute resolution practitioner Juan Pablo Morales, a partner since early 2023.

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  • ‘Clearly the firm coordinates detailed reviews of cases, covering all the different legal aspects.’
  • ‘A team that is very easy to work with.’

Key clients

  • Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM)
  • Sony Chile
  • Servicios Alimenticios Hendaya
  • Tánica
  • Grupo Marina
  • Agrícola Valle Nuevo - AGSA
  • Enel Generación Chile
  • CINTAC
  • Aceros AZA
  • Inmobiliaria y Constructora Matilde
  • Inmobiliaria Bulnes
  • ADM Chile Comercial
  • Inmobiliaria Nueva Costanera
  • BCI Seguros Generales
  • Thomson Reuters
  • Elanco
  • Cultivos Yadrán
  • MDF Copper Chile

Work highlights

  • Representing SQM, as defendant, in an action for alleged breach of contract and compensation, which was brought by a former contractor.
  • Acted for Advised Enel Generación, as plaintiff, in a tort claim that was filed against the Municipality of Coronel and its mayor.
  • Representing Aceros AZA, as defendant, in a lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and compensation, which was initiated by a former cargo carrier.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Juan Carlos Dörr Bulnes, Juan Pablo Morales