Fernando Ponce

Associate
Santiago
About

Fernando Ponce focuses his practice in the areas of dispute resolution and civil and commercial litigation, as well as consumer protection.

He has participated in developing judicial strategies in handling highly complex civil, commercial, and arbitration litigation, mainly in construction, mining, electricity, and consumer, among others, for domestic and foreign clients.

Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsConsumer Goods, Food and RetailFood and BeverageIndustrials
Bar admissionsChile, 2021

EXPERIENCE

  • A European underwriting company, in the due diligence and negotiation process of a buyer-side warranty and indemnity insurance policy, aimed to cover buyer's liability in the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Sol de Septiembre SpA, owner of a photovoltaic power plant in operation
  • An individual in a fee collection lawsuit for brokerage services filed against her. The defense argued the absence of a breach of the relevant agreement, lack of legitimacy of the plaintiff, and unmet conditions for commission payment. After submitting strong evidence, the court dismissed the lawsuit
  • EPS Chile, a leading expanded polystyrene solutions company, on the successful recovery of invoices owed by Isotrón Chile SA for electrical consultancy services through the Chilean courts. Ultimately, Isotrón Chile SA sought a payment agreement, ensuring full recovery of the invoices in favor of the client
  • A private security company in a claim for damages for an alleged breach of security services. The arguments focused on the lack of standing and liability. Although the Court of Appeals overturned the initial ruling, DLA Piper was able to settle with the opposing party, resulting in the early termination of the proceedings
  • The local subsidiary of the world's largest cosmetics company in a successful case for a lawsuit and fine filed against it for alleged damage caused by a cosmetic product. We accredited the compliance with safety standards and the plaintiff's improper use of the product, achieving that in the Court of Appeals. We reduced the impact of the initial conviction, reaffirming the client's reputation and legal defense
  • A technology company executes consumer warranty claims, helps avoid litigation by settlement, and releases the client of any further liability
  • An international insurance company in drafting and negotiating the representations and warranties (R&W) insurance policy for a Chilean electricity production company to purchase 100% of the shares of another Chilean renewable energy generation company, which manages two operating wind farms in northern Chile
  • A European underwriting company, in the due diligence and negotiation process of a buyer-side warranty and indemnity insurance policy, aimed to cover the buyer's liability in the acquisition of 100% of a photovoltaic power plant in operation
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
Education
  • Law Degree, University of the Andes School of Law, 2020
  • Course, Evidence Law and Its Practical Application, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2025

Academic Experience

  • Teaching Assistant, Civil Law, University of the Andes School of Law, (2023 – 2024)
  • Teaching Assistant, Master in Tort Law and Civil Liability, University of the Andes School of Law, (2021– present)
  • Tutor Diploma, Child Law, Module: "Protection of Children's Rights," University of the Andes School of Law, (2020 – present)
  • Researcher, "The qualification of the title in the Chilean real estate registry," The Initiation Research Project, FONDECYT-ANID No. 11200092, (2020 – 2024)
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+56 2 2798 2624
(Work, Santiago)