Partner at PPU expert in dispute resolution. Her professional practice focuses on the planning of negotiation and dispute resolution strategies for civil, commercial, and environmental matters, both out of court and before domestic and international ordinary, special, and arbitration courts. In these areas, she has advised domestic and foreign companies in energy, mining, natural resources, real estate, construction, and consumer matters, among others.
She has been a member of the roster of young arbitrators of the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (AJ-CAM) since 2020. She holds an LL.M from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA, and has been recognised by Chambers & Partners as Associate to Watch, Dispute Resolution: Litigation and by The Legal 500 both in the Litigation category and as “Rising Star of the Year, 2024” in the same category.
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Manuela Cross demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in litigation matters, along with strong analytical capabilities and a consistent delivery of comprehensive, effective solutions".
Universidad de Chile
Universidad de Wisconsin - Madison
Universidad Diego Portales
English / Spanish
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Carcelén, Desmadryl, Guzmán & Tapia
Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana
Young Arbitrator, Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (AJ-CAM)
Professor Constitutional Litigation
Professor Civil Litigation
Teacher´s Assistant at Department, Legal Clinics