Cristián Urzúa
Urzúa
Urzúa
Client SatisfactionThe five-strong team at sharply focused projects, construction and engineering law boutique, Urzúa, undertakes matters across all relevant segments, notably mining, aquaculture, energy transmission and generation (including water, solar and wind) and industrial projects. It also handles associated contentious matters -including claims, ADR, arbitration and litigation- related to projects, construction and engineering disputes. As such, the firm has experience with all parties related to projects work (owners, construction and engineering contractors, and EPCM agents), at all projects stages, from pre-feasibility to operation and closure. The firm has seen healthy growth of late, particularly as regards participation in bidding process in the mining, energy and hydrocarbons sectors. Founding partner and key contact Cristián Urzúa is one of the most prominent figures of his generation in the sector and handles the gamut of projects work and related disputes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Urzua provides a highly knowledgeable, experienced and compact team that partners with its clients to achieve the best possible outcome for dispute matters. Clear communication, efficiency and practical legal and business advice are hallmarks of their service.'
- 'Excellent knowledge about energy; mining and infrastructure engineering & construction projects.'
- 'It is a firm that is distinguished by its specialisation in trials in construction projects, with a level of specialisation well above the market average. This makes it very effective and successful in cases.'
- 'A firm specialised in the area of construction law, oriented to its clients, with outstanding analysis capacity and always adapting to the required needs. Provides confidence and objectivity when requesting an evaluation of cases.'
- 'This law firm excels under Cristián, the managing partner, known for his great leadership and strategic vision. His guidance ensures the team's deep expertise and innovative approach, which stand out and delivers good client results.'
- 'Urzúa has a unique team which is entirely involved with its clients, shows full application to the client's case and which is able to expres complex legal aspects in simple words, mixing their knowledge of construction law and construction engineering perfectly.'
- 'Urzúa Abogados is a very powerful firm, that gives support and strategies for litigation cases in the construction industry. Its knowledge of international legislation and standards allow them to establish very solid legal strategies.'
- 'The quality of their professional services is excellent. It is a law firm that enhances the professional and personal relationship with the client. We consider it to be a "fit to client" firm which has an outstanding (exceptional) professional in manging partner Crsitán Urzúa.'
Key clients
- Edemsa
- Australis
- Elecnor (Spain)
- Worley
- Jacobs
- Solarpack
- Constructora Oval
- Elecnor Chile
- Arcadis
- Solek
- Distrocuyo Andes del Sur
- Gran Solar
- Solek
- Constructora ABN
- Constructora GGL
- Envis
- Ausenco
- Bechtel
Work highlights
- Acting for a Solek in relation to contracts and claim management, as well as case analysis, as regards disputes over the construction of 11 solar energy projects.
- Supporting Elecnor Chile in Covid-19 claims associated to the construction of two transmission energy projects.
- Supporting Bechtel in litigation against subcontractors in relation to a major mining project.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cristián Urzúa