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Leyla Hirmas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Leyla, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leyla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner of Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados and head of the firm´s Compliance Group. Her professional practice is primarily focused on risk assessment and formulation and implementation of compliance programs. Cecilia began her career in the National Environmental Commission (CONAMA), then she continued in the Sanitary Services Superintendency (SISS) and then in the newly created Environmental Superintendency (SMA), where she was the first Director of the Division of Sanction and Complia...

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Law Degree, Supreme Court of Justice (1987). Law Degree, School of Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago (1987). Master in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2016). Postgraduate degree in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2015). Master in Mining Law, Universidad de Atacama (2005). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Founder Claussen & Velasco law firm (2017). Legal Advisor, Universidad del Norte, Casa Central Antofagasta (1990)...

Manuel Matta Aylwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Manuel Matta, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Manuel Matta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LLB, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. LLM in Minning Law by Universidad Gabriela Mistral, Environmental Law Diploma by University of Chile. Partner at VGC since 2012. Previously, associate at Vergara y Cia. Professor of Mining and Natural Resources Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School, Professor and Director of the Master in Mining and Water at the same University. Head of the energy and natural resources department, provides advice ...

Hernán Corral is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Civil Rights Law. Hernán, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hernán is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander Kliwadenko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Alexander, has focused his professional practice on infrastructure, advising on engineering, construction, and services contracts in the industrial, public works, and concessions sectors. He previously worked at Ibarra Asociados as partner, and, in the public sector, served as Chief of the Legal Division of the Concessions Coordinator of Chile’s Ministry of Public Works. This r...

Joaquín Montero Ossandón is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Joaquín Montero, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joaquín Montero is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matías Guzmán Ossa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Matías, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matías is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1996. Maximum Distinction. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1999. Post graduate Master of Laws (LL.M, with honours), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 2001. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law Designated by an Open Competition Based on Records of Service and a Competitive Examination, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2016 to date. Professor in Comme...