Gerardo Varela

Monserrat Alarcón Rudloff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Monserrat practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Monserrat Alarcón Rudloff since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Monserrat Alarcón Rudloff is held by other lawyers.

Daniela Horvitz Lennon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Daniela practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Daniela Horvitz Lennon since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Daniela Horvitz Lennon is held by other lawyers.

Paola is the head and Partner of the Environment and Natural Resources department of Ossandón Abogados. She focuses her practice on providing environmental consultancy on matters relating to administrative requests and defences before public and judicial authorities, environmental auditing reports, residual waste management, infraestructure, energy and water, among others. Previously, she worked as environmental advisor for the Mayor of the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, advising the...

Lorna Püschel Hoeneisen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Lorna practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Lorna Püschel Hoeneisen since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lorna Püschel Hoeneisen is held by other lawyers.

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)...

Rodrigo Iturra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Rodrigo practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Rodrigo Iturra since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rodrigo Iturra is held by other lawyers.

Cofounder and managing partner of LAWGIC Abogados since its formation in 2020. Specialist in natural resources, Water Law, and project development. His practice covers the different stages of development of projects related to natural resources, with special emphasis on administrative permits, concessions on public goods, rights of ways and negotiation of strategic contracts. Agustín provide legal advice to clients in industries such as electricity, mining, agribusiness and green hydro...

Nicolás Alvarado is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Nicolás practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolás Alvarado since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicolás Alvarado is held by other lawyers.

Christian Alviz Riffo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Christian practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Christian Alviz Riffo since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christian Alviz Riffo is held by other lawyers.

University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1973. Montenegro Prize for the best graduate of his year, 1973. James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States of America, 1968-1969. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1975. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 1974. Author of Chilean and foreign publications. “Considerations about the principle of administrative legality&rd...