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Nicolás Domínguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity Law. Nicolás, 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 Nicolás is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Marcelo Soto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Marcelo, 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 Marcelo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luis Felipe Hübner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Luis Felipe, 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 Luis Felipe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricio Casas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Patricio, 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 Patricio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LLB, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School (1991); Graduate of Master of Law Program, Universidad de Chile Law School. Senior Partner at VGC. Previously, Associate of Cariola Diez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía; Legal Advisor of ARCADIS; Attorney at Legal Office of National Environmental Commission. Professor of environmental law at several graduate and postgraduate programs including programs for the Judicial Academy. Head of the litigation department, responsible...

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.

Carolina Collantes is partner at Fischer y Cía. Her practice focuses on tax matters for both local and international clients, including entities and individuals, representing their interests through a strong tax litigation practice. She also advices on tax issues related to corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to founding Fischer y Cía, was aprtner at Baraona Fischer & Cia. She also worked in Arthur Andersen and EY, acknowledging 20 years of experience i...

Expert in water law, natural resources and project development. His practice focuses on administrative and judicial procedures, the preparation of legal reports and opinions, and the preparation of legal strategies for the development of all types of investment projects, both for national and international clients. He also has experience in due diligence processes and in the preparation and negotiation of contracts. He has also been involved in the development of Chilean creative industries, ...

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...