José Ignacio Mercado

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.

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 ...

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...

Marcelo Sanfeliú Gerstner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Marcelo, 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 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.

Rodrigo Valenzuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Rodrigo, 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 Rodrigo 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...

Partner of Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados and head of the firm´s Compliance Group. Her professional practice is primarily focused on risk assessment and formulation and implementation of compliance programs. Cecilia began her career in the National Environmental Commission (CONAMA), then she continued in the Sanitary Services Superintendency (SISS) and then in the newly created Environmental Superintendency (SMA), where she was the first Director of the Division of Sanction and Complia...

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.

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...