José Ignacio Azar

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...

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 ...

Barbara specializes in corporate law and real estate. In addition to her expertise in these areas, she provides counsel on policy matters, compliance, and government relations. She holds a Diploma in Compliance and Legal Risk Management from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (2018). She also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Regulation of the Digital Economy (2022) and an International Certification in Personal Data Protection from ALAP-APEP.

María Soledad Diharasarri L. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. María Soledad practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized María Soledad Diharasarri L. since 2023. 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 María Soledad Diharasarri L. is held by other lawyers.

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...

Manuel Matta Aylwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Manuel Matta practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Manuel Matta Aylwin since 2022. 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 Manuel Matta Aylwin is held by other lawyers.

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.

Alejandra Aguad D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Real Estate Law. Alejandra practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Alejandra Aguad D. 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 Alejandra Aguad D. is held by oth...

Juan Francisco Reyes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law, Franchise Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Juan Francisco practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Juan Francisco Reyes since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognitio...

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...