At Donoso & Silva we focus primarily on conflict resolution, with extensive experience in commercial, civil and administrative litigation, and arbitration.
Our goal is to deliver an excellent and efficient service to our clients. We assist them in a personalized way building a strong relationship, strategically advising them in their decision-making.
We are committed to our clients and their affairs, bringing serious, dedicated and result-oriented advice.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
We advise our clients in their conflicts and represent their interests before the courts of the Republic of Chile.
We have broad experience in ad hoc and institutional arbitrations, related to various industries and markets, such as construction, hydrocarbons and agro-industry, among others.
Litigation before special courts such as the Competition Court and the Public Procurement Court, and before authorities in the administrative and judicial stages.
Our firm has extensive experience in the negotiation and drafting of complex contracts in different business areas. We advise clients on the design and implementation of legal structures for the development of projects of different nature.
We asses our clients in negotiations and represent them in insolvency proceedings.
Rodrigo concentrates his practice in the resolution of commercial, civil and infringement conflicts. He has participated in important cases before the Competition Court, representing clients linked to various industries, such as telecommunications, energy and maritime transport. Rodrigo permanently represents natural and legal persons in negotiations and arbitration proceedings.
He is part of the Department of Procedural Law of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the Universidad del Desarrollo, and has participated as an exhibitor in training courses for lawyers of the Corporation for Judicial Assistance of Chile.
Is member of the arbitrator panel of the Court of Appeal of Santiago.
Before Donoso & Silva he was part of Fontaine & Compañía and Aninat, Schwencke & Compañía.
Academic training
- Master of Laws in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (2013).
- Diploma in Antitrust Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2010).
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2009).
Memberships
- Chilean Bar Association A.G.
- Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
Cristián concentrates his professional legal practice in the resolution of commercial and civil conflicts, especially in disputes over contracts and projects. He has extensive experience in corporate and contractual law matters, advising various clients in corporate reorganization processes, as well as in acquisitions and sales of companies and assets. Likewise, Cristián permanently advises clients on the structuring, development and execution of real estate projects of different nature.
Is member of the arbitrator panel of the Courts of Appeal of Santiago and San Miguel.
Before Donoso & Silva, he was part of Fontaine y Compañía and then served in the Department of Corporate and Legal Affairs of Empresa Nacional de Energía Enex S.A.
Academic training
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2010).
Memberships
- Chilean Bar Association A.G.
His practice is focused on dispute resolution, with broad expertise in civil litigation and arbitration related to regulatory and corporate matters. He has represented foreign and local companies and individuals in an extensive range of legal issues advising in contractual liability and torts, possesory actions, inheritance distribution, administrative fines challenges and consumer law actions, among others.
Regarding academic activities, he teached both Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law at Adolfo Ibáñez University.
From 2017 is member of the arbitrator panel of the Courts of Appeal of Santiago and San Miguel.
Prior to Donoso & Silva, he was a member of the litigation team of Barros & Errázuriz Abogados and Águila Abogados
bromo@donososilva.cl
Admission and Education
• J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (Admitted in 2011).
• Diploma in Competition Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2011).
Memberships
• Chilean Bar Association
José María has more than 10 years experience as litigator. He has been involved in civil, commercial, consumer protection, infringement and labor matters, mainly defending construction companies, public works concessionaires, real estate companies, banks and financial institutions, before ordinary and arbitration courts.
Previously, he was part of Alcalde & Cía. Abogados and Jordán Barahona y Cía.
Academic training
- Master of Laws (c) in Civil Law, Universidad de Chile (2018).
- Diplomado in Litigation and New Procedures, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2015).
- Law Degree, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2013).
Diego concentrates his professional practice in the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts, participating in disputes followed before ordinary, special and arbitration courts.
He is an assistant in Civil Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Before Donoso & Silva, he was an intern at Barros & Errázuriz.
Academic training
• Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2019)
Cristián has been part of the firm since 2021, concentrating his practice on the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts, followed before ordinary, special and arbitration courts.
He is an assistant of Philosophy at the Law School of the University of Chile.
Academic training
- Law Graduate, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2011).
Rodrigo concentrates his practice in the resolution of commercial, civil and infringement conflicts. He has participated in important cases before the Competition Court, representing clients linked to various industries, such as telecommunications, energy and maritime transport. Rodrigo permanently represents natural and legal persons in negotiations and arbitration proceedings.
He is part of the Department of Procedural Law of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and the Universidad del Desarrollo, and has participated as an exhibitor in training courses for lawyers of the Corporation for Judicial Assistance of Chile.
Is member of the arbitrator panel of the Court of Appeal of Santiago.
Before Donoso & Silva he was part of Fontaine & Compañía and Aninat, Schwencke & Compañía.
Academic training
- Master of Laws in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom (2013).
- Diploma in Antitrust Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2010).
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2009).
Memberships
- Chilean Bar Association A.G.
- Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA).
Cristián concentrates his professional legal practice in the resolution of commercial and civil conflicts, especially in disputes over contracts and projects. He has extensive experience in corporate and contractual law matters, advising various clients in corporate reorganization processes, as well as in acquisitions and sales of companies and assets. Likewise, Cristián permanently advises clients on the structuring, development and execution of real estate projects of different nature.
Is member of the arbitrator panel of the Courts of Appeal of Santiago and San Miguel.
Before Donoso & Silva, he was part of Fontaine y Compañía and then served in the Department of Corporate and Legal Affairs of Empresa Nacional de Energía Enex S.A.
Academic training
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2010).
Memberships
- Chilean Bar Association A.G.
His practice is focused on dispute resolution, with broad expertise in civil litigation and arbitration related to regulatory and corporate matters. He has represented foreign and local companies and individuals in an extensive range of legal issues advising in contractual liability and torts, possesory actions, inheritance distribution, administrative fines challenges and consumer law actions, among others.
Regarding academic activities, he teached both Civil Law and Civil Procedural Law at Adolfo Ibáñez University.
From 2017 is member of the arbitrator panel of the Courts of Appeal of Santiago and San Miguel.
Prior to Donoso & Silva, he was a member of the litigation team of Barros & Errázuriz Abogados and Águila Abogados
bromo@donososilva.cl
Admission and Education
• J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (Admitted in 2011).
• Diploma in Competition Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2011).
Memberships
• Chilean Bar Association
José María has more than 10 years experience as litigator. He has been involved in civil, commercial, consumer protection, infringement and labor matters, mainly defending construction companies, public works concessionaires, real estate companies, banks and financial institutions, before ordinary and arbitration courts.
Previously, he was part of Alcalde & Cía. Abogados and Jordán Barahona y Cía.
Academic training
- Master of Laws (c) in Civil Law, Universidad de Chile (2018).
- Diplomado in Litigation and New Procedures, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2015).
- Law Degree, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2013).
Diego concentrates his professional practice in the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts, participating in disputes followed before ordinary, special and arbitration courts.
He is an assistant in Civil Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Before Donoso & Silva, he was an intern at Barros & Errázuriz.
Academic training
• Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile (2019)
Cristián has been part of the firm since 2021, concentrating his practice on the resolution of civil and commercial conflicts, followed before ordinary, special and arbitration courts.
He is an assistant of Philosophy at the Law School of the University of Chile.
Academic training
- Law Graduate, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile (admitted in 2011).