Practice Areas
Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance
VGC Abogados is recognized for its excellence in environmental law, offering expert and meticulous guidance to help clients navigate Chile's complex regulatory framework.
Lawyer from Universidad de Valparaíso. Master’s in Commercial Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Diploma in Economic Administrative Law, with mention in Environmental Law, regulation and public services, public property and mining and water resources from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
I joined VGC Abogados in 2009 and have been a partner since the following year, leading the Projects team, where I provide comprehensive environmental advisory. I serve as lecturer of Environmental Litigation in the Environmental Law Diploma at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, and in the Master’s in Mining and Water Law at the Law School of Universidad Finis Terrae. My professional career began at the firm Cariola Díez Pérez Cotapos, where I was an attorney on the Environmental Law team, between 2004 and 2008. I have been distinguished as a Leading Individual by Chambers and Partners Latin America and by The Legal 500 and was also recognized by my peers in the publication Best Lawyers. I am a member of the Chilean Bar Association.
Experience: Strategic Review of Environmental Assessments. Comprehensive environmental advisory. Representation in Environmental Damage Lawsuits. Defense and Legal Advisory in Sanction Procedures initiated by the SMA.