Dispute Resolution: Litigation
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
Chambers Review
Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial is a specialised firm with an active dispute resolution department in Chile, which showcases noteworthy strength in the arbitration field. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by clients to act in domestic disputes, as well as international arbitration cases under theauspicesof ICSID and the ICC. The practice also boasts noted civil litigation expertise and is often seen assisting clients in construction disputes. The department advises a roster of clients hailing from the energy and insurance industries.
Work Highlights
- Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial represented Claro Comunicaciones in a dispute regarding unpaid royalties.
Strengths
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"Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial's advice has been holistic and flexible. They are dedicated, understand the ups and downs of disputes, and use a business vision to offer solutions."
"Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial's advice has been holistic and flexible. They are dedicated, understand the ups and downs of disputes, and use a business vision to offer solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Gerardo Ovalle co-heads the law firm's dispute resolution department and is well knownfor his arbitrationand commercial litigationwork in Chile. Heis well versedin investment treatyand commercial disputes, especially under ICC and ICSID rules.
"Gerardo Ovalle is a highly experienced litigation lawyer who focuses on success and provides a continuous stream of sophisticated strategies to enable it."
Fernando Salasis a Santiago-based partner who is adept at handling both Chilean and international arbitration. He represents a broad range of clients in investor-state and commercial arbitration disputes.
"Fernando Salas is a very skilled professional who provides advice on highly complex issues and stands out for delivering comprehensive and expeditious advice."
Up-and-coming partner Aníbal Vial continues to attract plaudits for his litigation work in the Chilean market.
"We've had a very good experience with Aníbal Vial. He is proactive and committed to finding solutions to conflicts, and from a commercial point of view, his business vision is highly valuable."
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Yrarrazaval, Ruiz-Tagle, Ovalle, Salas & Vial
Chile
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