Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
About
Provided by Ugarte & Correa
Ugarte & Correa is a prominent Chilean boutique specializing on arbitration, litigation and antitrust. Our firm has extensive experience in cases against private and public entities and has achieved remarkable outcomes for its clients on their most complex cases, including groundbreaking victories in some of the most relevant cases handled in Chile.
In addition to having a strong presence in the Chilean market, Ugarte & Correa has a clear international vocation. Historically, 85% of our work devoted to transnational clients. Our clients choose our firm for our strategic approach, the excellence of our work, advocacy skills, and for our obsession to create tailor made solutions to solve their disputes which are both effective and efficient. Ugarte & Correa’s partners are deeply involved throughout the dispute, devoting all their passion and experience and encouraging the collaboration and exchange of ideas within their specialized teams to build the client’s strongest position.
Ugarte & Correa is a leading law firm in Chile in both, domestic and international arbitrations. We have represented major clients in arbitrations administered by some of the most relevant arbitration institutions, including ICC, ICSID, UNICTRAL, CAM Santiago, CCL Lima, and in ad hoc arbitrations. We advise our clients in a broad range of sectors, such as construction, mining, retail, telecommunication, energy, insurance, banking and agroindustry, among others.
Chambers Review
Ugarte & Correa is a dynamic boutique with a respected offering in the Chilean arbitration field. The team routinely advises on a range of contentious mandates spanning arbitration and other ADR mandates. The department shows domestic and international expertise in disputes relating to construction and concession agreements as well as energy project developments.
Work Highlights
- Ugarte & Correa represented Asociación Canal de las Mercedes in a domestic arbitration against Colbún for damage to a water channel and subsequent impacts on farming land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ugarte & Correa understand their clients’ needs and are brilliant at balancing legal advocacy with commercial aspects. They have excellent knowledge of the Chilean market and an international vision."
"Ugarte & Correa understand their clients’ needs and are brilliant at balancing legal advocacy with commercial aspects. They have excellent knowledge of the Chilean market and an international vision."
Notable Practitioners
José Joaquín Ugarte acts for clients in Chilean and international arbitration proceedings before leading arbitral institutions, including the ICC. He is adept at handling matters that arise from construction disputes.
"José Joaquín Ugarte is highly professional, timely and rigorous in his work. He actively ensures he stays up to date on the issues and topics he is working on."
Co-head of department Pablo Correa continues to achieve extensive recognition for his activity in Chile's arbitration sphere. He regularly advises on international arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.
"Pablo Correa has a very good vision and strategy for arbitration processes. He is always well prepared and has detailed knowledge of relevant documents, processes, legislation and counterparties."
Un-and-coming partner Liat Tapia is commended by clients and peers alike for her involvement in arbitration mandates in Chile, which include construction disputes under ICC rules.
"Liat Tapia is an excellent lawyer, she is very prepared and has outstanding analytical skills. She also has the remarkable ability to work under pressure and deliver exceptional results."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ugarte & Correa
Chile
Industries
Provided by Ugarte & Correa
Agriculture
Banking
Construction
Energy
Healthcare
Insurance
Mining
Pharmaceutical
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Technology development
Telecommunication