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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.

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.

Juan Francisco Reyes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law, Franchise Law, Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Juan Francisco, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Juan Francisco is held by other top lawyers in the same ge...

Rodrigo Cataldo Rubio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Rodrigo Cataldo, 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 Rodrigo Cataldo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Isabel Espinoza is a partner at Fischer y Cía. She advises local and foreign clients on a wide range of tax matters, having gained a strong reputation in the market for international tax advisory work, especially in the aspects of general corporate matters. She has been outlined as “Next Generation” and “Up and Coming” lawyer in tax matters by international rankings. Miss Espinoza earned her law degree from Universidad de Chile, School of Law and an LL.M. in Int...

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.

Carolina Collantes is partner at Fischer y Cía. Her practice focuses on tax matters for both local and international clients, including entities and individuals, representing their interests through a strong tax litigation practice. She also advices on tax issues related to corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions. Prior to founding Fischer y Cía, was aprtner at Baraona Fischer & Cia. She also worked in Arthur Andersen and EY, acknowledging 20 years of experience i...

Matías Araya Varela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Trade Law. Matías, 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 Matías 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)...

Manuel Matta Aylwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Manuel Matta, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Manuel Matta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.