Practice Areas
Environmental Criminal Law and Compliance
At VGC Abogados, we provide sophisticated and meticulous legal advice in environmental and economic criminal matters. We combine our extensive experience in strategic litigation with exhaustive risk assessments and customized preventive strategies designed specifically for each client.
Lawyer from Universidad de Chile. Master’s in Corporate and Business Criminal Law, Universidad de Chile. Diploma in Criminal Procedure Reform and in Criminal Law Update, Universidad Alberto Hurtado. I lead the Criminal Law team at VGC Abogados, specializing in criminal law, corporate crimes, and regulatory compliance.
I have extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients, and have handled high-profile cases involving environmental crimes, white-collar crimes, and corporate misconduct. My practice includes advising on compliance programs and managing internal investigations, ensuring that our clients align with Chilean and international legal frameworks. I have developed a strategic approach, combined with deep knowledge of criminal law and litigation, which has distinguished me as a trusted advisor in criminal matters. As head of the Criminal Law team, I play a key role in advising clients to address legal risks proactively, accompanied by strong representation in complex criminal proceedings. My experience in mitigating reputational risks and navigating sensitive criminal matters has been a highlight of my career at VGC Abogados. In academia, I am a lecturer at the Criminal Law Clinic at Universidad Alberto Hurtado. I have been recognized in the “Environmental Law” and “Litigation” categories by Best Lawyers. Member of the Chilean Bar Association.
Experience: Criminal Litigation. Criminal Liability in Environmental Matters. Crime Prevention Models. Criminal Risk Audits.