Gerardo Varela

Pablo Vermehren D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Pablo, 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 Pablo 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.

Miguel Aylwin Fernández is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. Miguel, 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 Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Eduardo Izquierdo B. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Eduardo, 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 Eduardo 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...

Rodrigo Iturra is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Rodrigo, 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 Rodrigo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamín Salas U. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Benjamín, who practices law in Vitacura, Chile, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamín 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)...

Paulina Veloso Valenzuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Litigation. Paulina Veloso, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paulina Veloso is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.