Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
Email address
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56 22245 6850Chambers Review
Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados has a respected team with experience in the Chilean arbitration and litigation arenas. The department frequently represents players from the construction, energy and mining sectors in arbitration relating to EPC contracts and disputes between contractors. The lawyers provide clients with expertise that includes complex arbitration for Chilean and international clients with activity in the renewable energy and infrastructure concessions spaces.
Work Highlights
- Ovalle & Bulnes Abogados advised SalfaCorp on a breach of contact litigation against the Ministry of Public Works related to the construction of a public road in southern Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ovalle y Bulnes Abogados has the ability to handle complex issues in important and sophisticated trials. They are a great team and I have had an excellent experience with them."
"Ovalle y Bulnes Abogados has the ability to handle complex issues in important and sophisticated trials. They are a great team and I have had an excellent experience with them."
Notable Practitioners
Esteban Ovalle acts for an extensive roster of clients in both Chilean litigation and arbitration. He has notable experience counselling companies from the construction and energy sectors as well as representing clients in high-profile damages claims before civil courts.
"Esteban Ovalle is a great professional. He is very responsible and committed to providing a good service."
Partner José Tomás Bulnes is well regarded for his litigation activity in Chile's legal sphere. Capable of handling a range of civil and commercial mandates, he is particularly active in contractual disputes regarding construction.
"José Tomás Bulnes is an experienced lawyer. He knows our industry and has proven to be efficient in litigation matters."