Dentons‘s six-member dispute resolution group, which ’stands out for its dedication‘, consistently defends clients’ interests before court, arbitration and mediation venues. The practice also routinely appears before government agencies and sectorial regulators; and is experienced in environmental, administrative, corporate, insurance, and construction-related disputes. The Santiago office additionally covers conflicts concerning consumer law, debt collection and energy. The department’s key practitioners are Gonzalo Nieto, an expert in mining environmental, electricity, civil and competition disputes; and Pauline Chiffelle, whose track record includes representing companies in administrative sanctioning procedures; antitrust department head Santiago Ried; and the ’very available and diligent’ Marcelo Alarcón, who focuses on construction, energy supply, insolvency, restructuring and consumer protection-related proceedings. Associates Fernanda Streeter and Andres Eterovic are also key litigation group members.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- ‘Prepared team with knowledge of what it does. Very good communication skills and teamwork, handling the dispute in the best way possible for the client.’
- ‘The Dentons’ litigation team stands out for its dedication, investing valuable time into investigating the case and studying better strategies prior to court.’
- ‘A team that is highly client oriented, seeking to provide a timely and effective service.’
- ‘The team in charge is very active and concerned about details, deadlines and the requirements of each stage - plans appropriately and takes care to keep clients up to date with each of the steps that need to be completed.’
- ‘Knowledge and ability to understand the problem, design the judicial strategy and carry it out, whether from a judicial, arbitration or criminal point of view.’
- ‘Pauline Chiffelle is an excellent lawyer.’
- ‘Marcelo Alarcón and Fernanda Streeter - clear communication about expectations and the steps to be taken.’
- ‘Marcelo Alarcón is very available and diligent throughout the entire process -stand outs for his dedication to cases. Always attentive and willing to respond to clients’ concerns. His kindness and expertise are appreciated. ‘
Clients clés
- Metso
- Arysta Lifescience Chile
- Internship
- Cumplo
- Bechtel Chile
- Compañía Minera Nevada (Barrick Gold)
- Anasac Chile
- RMC Engineering Solutions
- Givaudan
- FAM Latinoamerica
Points forts
- Defended Compañía Minera Nevada against the termination of a mining easement in proceedings initiated by another mining company.
- Representing Metso, a global provider of mining services and equipment, in a non-compete clause breach case against a former management-level executive.
- Representing Joel Jara Parra and his family (parents and siblings) in a state liability lawsuit against the Chilean Treasury.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d'une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Gonzalo Nieto; Pauline Chiffelle; Santiago Ried; Marcelo Alarcón