Carla Encalada Contreras

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 ...

Senior Lawyer, July 2013 to the present. She previously worked at the law firm Urrutia & Cia, following which she joined the Legal Department of Endesa. Practice Areas: Environmental Law and Natural Resources, Civil Law, Public Law. She is a member of the Environmental Law, Projects Evaluation and Compliance Team. Environmental consultant and advices on Company Projects and litigation. Risk assessment consultant. She is part of the due delligences team, specializing in environmental issue...

Abogado Litigante LLM in Trial (CWSL, USA, 2016). Especialista en Derecho Penal Económico y de la Empresa (U Castilla - La Mancha, España (2011). Asistente al I Programa Internacional para Abogados y Consejeros en Defensa de Derechos Fundamentales ante los Tribunales Internacionales (Siracusa, Italia, 2017 - 2018). Profesor de Derecho Penal Económico y Litigación Estratégica en Chile, Perú, Argentina, Ecuador y España. Presidente del Colegio de...

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.

Tomás Menchaca Olivares is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Competition / Antitrust Law. Tomás Menchaca, 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 Tomás Menchaca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lorna Püschel Hoeneisen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Lorna, 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 Lorna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carlos specializes in intellectual and industrial property with a focus on trademarks, patents, licenses, and litigation related to intellectual property protection. His extensive expertise includes providing comprehensive advice for the production of films and series in Chile, covering all aspects from rights acquisition to the exploitation of audiovisual works. Carlos has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America 2025 in Intellectual Property as a Leading Associate and by IP Stars 2024...

Enrique García is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law. Enrique, 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 Enrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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)...

Abogada de la Universidad de Chile, titulada en el año 2006. Socia de Hübner y Raveau Abogados desde ese mismo año. Ha centrado su práctica en derecho de familia y sucesorio, con especial énfasis en litigios de familia de alta complejidad y reorganización patrimonial familiar, siendo destacada por sus clientes y pares por sus sólidos conocimientos técnicos, profesionalismo, rigurosidad y dedicación. Es directora de la Asociaci&oacut...