Following a rebranding, the former Urzúa Abogados and is now simply called Urzúa (as of July 2023). The ten-strong practice is experienced in projects across a range of sectors, notably mining, aquaculture, energy and energy generation (including water, solar and wind), along with industrial projects; it is also particularly active in project-related disputes. The group is led by name partner, and project, engineering and construction law disputes expert, Cristian Urzua.

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Key clients

  • Edemsa
  • BHP Billiton
  • Australis
  • Elecnor
  • Worley
  • Jacobs
  • Solarpack
  • Interaseo
  • Elecnor Chile
  • Arcadis
  • Graña Montero Vial y Vives DSD
  • Distrocuyo
  • Andes del Sur
  • Gran Solar
  • Solek
  • Constructora ABN
  • Constructora GGL
  • Envis

Work highlights

  • Acting for Solek in the construction of solar energy projects (and related disputes).
  • Acting for Elecnor Chile in Covid-19 claims in relation to the construction of two transmission energy projects.
  • Acting for Bechtel in litigation against subcontractors regarding a mining project.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Cristián Urzúa