As far as one client is concerned, Bofill Escobar Silva Abogados is ‘one of the best firms around for complex litigation’. Focused exclusively on business dispute resolution, the firm’s sizeable 28-strong practice is consistently mandated to act in high-profile or politically-sensitive disputes before local and foreign courts, governmental authorities and international arbitration tribunals. The team’s areas of expertise cover the litigation of cases involving civil, commercial, tax, antitrust and regulatory issues; and it regularly represents motorway, airport and other public works concessionaires in litigation before and against public entities, in relation to infrastructure, real estate and construction projects. The group additionally stands out for complex cases which involve the addressing of commercial, reputational and financial aspects. The firm further maintains a widely-respected white-collar crime litigation practice. The group is co-led by commercial litigation, international arbitration and white-collar crime expert, Jorge Bofill; Francisco Aninat, who has ’significant experience in complex, high-stakes international disputes’; and Sebastián Yanine, who is notably focused on complex disputes and cross-border litigation. The second line of experienced litigators includes criminal litigation specialist César Ramos; and of counsel Marcela Vega, who acts in commercial, civil, criminal and labour trials, as well as contentious-administrative matters concerning public institutions and superintendencies. Names to note among a capable associate group include Juan Luis Chomali, Nicolás del Real Castillo, Catalina Escobar and Paz Arriagada.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Proactive and concerned team that is motivated and professional. The Bofill Escobar Silva team is a cohesive team that acts with great professionalism and addresses the issues that clients raise in depth.’

  • ‘The technical level, research capacity and depth with which they address the different issues stand out - great strategic and business vision too.’

  • ’Empathy, close contact with the client, willingness to meet requirements, and great technical capacity. High degree of specialisation and knowledge, and great handling of complex issues.’

  • ‘High level of skills. The team has excellent professional qualities, with impeccable management of complex, defence-side litigation and a solid knowledge base.’

  • ‘The scope of their services is not limited to litigation advice itself, they also make sure to advise on the client's day-to-day activities, in order to avoid risks during litigation and avoid future contingencies. One of the best firms around for complex litigation.’

  • ‘What makes them stand out is their excellent negotiation skills and the dedication they demonstrate to clients. If their expertise considers it advisable to seek an alternative solution to litigation or seek a potential conciliation or compromise, they do not hesitate to advise it.’

  • ‘Sebastián Yanine stands out.’

  • ‘Francisco Aninat is an excellent lawyer. He has significant experience in complex, high-stakes international disputes. He is also very easy to work with, including under stressful circumstances. Clients recommend him unreservedly.’

Clients clés

  • Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte
  • Julio Ponce Lerou
  • Enel Green Power Chile
  • Constructora Valko
  • Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
  • Gente Oil Ecuador Pte
  • Sterling and Wilson
  • Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Chicureo
  • Grupo Auguri

Points forts

  • Defending Sociedad Concesionaria Costanera Norte against a massive tort case, comprising over 40 civil liability lawsuits with an aggregate valued of over $300m.
  • Successfully defended a $40m award in favour of Enel Green Power before the Santiago Court of Appeals.
  • Successfully represented Julio Ponce before the Supreme Court, where a decision from the Court of Appeals of Santiago that reduced a fine for alleged securities fraud from $70m to approximately $4 was upheld.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Jorge Bofill

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Francisco Aninat
Sebastián Yanine

Meilleurs collaborateurs

Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.

Nicolás del Real Castillo

Responsable de la pratique

Jorge Bofill; Francisco Aninat; Sebastián Yanine