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About us
At VGC Abogados we stand out as Chile's pioneering firm in environmental law, maintaining our position as the country's preeminent firm in this field for 20 years.
About us

Our Leadership

Backed by a team of over 60 professionals, our firm is recognized as a leader across key practice areas, including environmental assessment, litigation, regulatory compliance and natural resources law.

Our team contributes significantly to the firm’s reputation as a premier law firm, delivering expert counsel on the most pressing environmental issues in Chile and internationally

With deep specialization and a thorough understanding of the regulatory landscape, we provide exceptional legal service to those facing complex environmental challenges.

Trusted by leading corporations, we offer pragmatic and innovative solutions that align legal strategy with business objectives.

Sustainability

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental pillars of our organizational culture. We believe that an inclusive environment enriches collaboration, fosters innovation, and enhances the quality of our legal services.

We are proud to highlight that women represent 65% of our firm’s personnel and hold 80% of leadership positions.

We actively promote a culture of mutual respect and value individual differences, empowering each team member to reach full potential and contribute unique perspectives to our collective work.

In this spirit, we have joined the Gender Alliance of Fundación ProHumana, which promotes actions aimed at gender equality and closing the wage gap between men and women in the professional sphere.

Community Values

Our commitment to social responsibility is  a core part of who we are, with pro bono legal work as a fundamental pillar of our practice. We firmly believe that access to justice is a universal right, which is why we provide high-quality legal services to vulnerable communities, environmental organizations, and public interest entities.

In 2019, we joined Fundación Pro Bono, where we maintain an active and outstanding collaboration, consolidating our commitment to social and environmental justice.

International Commitment

At VGC Abogados, we maintain strategic affiliations with leading international legal organizations, reinforcing our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in environmental law.

  • Distinguished member of the International Bar Association (IBA), with active participation in the Environment, Health and Safety Committee, where we contribute to shaping global environmental policies and practices.
  • Key collaborator of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, contributing expertise through the Sustainability Committee and promoting sustainable resource management practices internationally.

Our distinctively client-centered approach, combined with our extensive industry-specific experience, enables us to offer innovative solutions that drive clients' strategic objectives. Our distinctively client-centered approach, combined with our extensive industry-specific experience, enables us to offer innovative solutions that drive clients' strategic objectives.

Recognition

At VGC Abogados, we are committed to the continuous development of our professionals, investing in training and leadership at every level of the organization. This long-term approach strengthens our ability to address our clients’ most complex challenges and has earned us consistent recognition in international legal directories.

  • Chambers and Partners
  • The Legal 500
  • The Legal 500 Short List
  • Latin Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • Leaders League
  • Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice y Latin Lawyer

Since our funding, many of our lawyers have been individually ranked up in top international listings, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for excellence and professionalism.

Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados fields a team of environmental law experts known for their problem-solving skills, structured risk analysis methodology and outstanding response time.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados stands out for the experience, trajectory and specialty with which the team provides advice. They have extensive knowledge and provide very personalized advice.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados is widely regarded as Chile’s most distinguished environmental law boutique. Few firms can match its depth and degree of specialisation, making it a top choice for clients looking for a sophisticated approach to environmental matters.

Latin Lawyer.

Javier Vergara Fisher is one of the most experienced environmental lawyers in Chile, with expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

Mario Galindo is the best environmental lawyer in Chile. He is a great litigator with outstanding judgement.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

Cecilia Urbina has a lot of experience and knowledge in matters requiring a high degree of specialisation and technical knowledge. She provides meticulous work of excellent quality.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

I hold José Luis Fuenzalida in the highest regard when it comes to environmental matters in Chile.

Environment respondent. Chambers Latin America

Winston Alburquenque is very close and deeply committed to his clients, delivering clear and practical advice.

Environment: Water Rights respondent. Chambers Latin America

Solange Villarroel is a skilled lawyer, detail-oriented and thorough in her advice. She offers a broad perspective, with recommendations grounded in rigorous risk assessment and sound decision-making.

Environment: Water Rights respondent. Chambers Latin America

Governance

At VGC Abogados, we believe that effective governance is essential for long-term sustainability and for building trust with investors, clients, and collaborators, creating a meaningful competitive advantage.

To ensure that our operations are ethical, transparent, and aligned with our strategic goal, at VGC Abogados we have established internal policies and governance documents on to guide conduct across the firm.

Our Firm has

  • Crime Prevention Model
  • Code of Conduct
  • Protocol for Investigation and Response to Complaints of Sexual Harassment and Workplace
  • Harassment Equity and Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Policy Study Financing