VGC Nominated for the Chile Awards

VGC Abogados has been nominated for the 2026 Chile Awards, organized by The Legal 500 to recognize the most outstanding law firms and professionals in the Chilean legal market.

The nominations are:
Environment Firm of the Year
Environment Lawyer of the Year — Mario Galindo
Water Law Lawyer of the Year — Winston Alburquenque

This triple nomination is significant because the Chile Awards are granted solely based on independent research by The Legal 500’s editorial team, without a submission process. It is a recognition based entirely on merit and professional track record.

We extend special congratulations to our partners: Mario Galindo Villarroel, head of our Environmental Assessment and Environmental Litigation practices, recognized in The Legal 500’s “Hall of Fame” and ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for environmental law; and Winston Alburquenque Troncoso, a national authority on water and mining law, also ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for Water Rights.

For over 20 years, VGC Abogados has been a pioneering firm in Chile’s environmental and natural resources law.

We thank The Legal 500 for these nominations. Winners will be announced on November 18, 2026, at a ceremony at the Mandarin Oriental in Santiago.