Francisco Canessa

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...

Roberto is the founding partner of our law firm. As senior partner, he gives legal, real estate and commercial assistance to both profit and non-profit entities, such as companies, educational foundations and institutes of public studies. He served as President and/or Director of the following companies and institutions: Vera and Giannini Impresores S.A.; Bosca Chile S.A.; Pizza Hut Chile; Constructora San Fernando S.A.; HK Human Capital S.A.; Ossandón Corredores Asociados S.A.; Santa ...

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.

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...

Gabriel Palma C. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Investment, Project Finance and Development Practice and Real Estate Law. Gabriel, 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 Gabriel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ignacio Mujica Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Ignacio, 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 Ignacio 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.

LLB, Universidad de Valparaíso Law School (2003); Diploma in Administrative & Economic Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2005); LLM, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso Law School (2007). Partner at VGC since 2010. Previously, Associate of Cariola Diez Pérez-Cotapos & Cía. Professor of environmental law, natural resources and energy law at the Universidad de Valparaíso and Universidad Católica de Valpara&ia...