Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017 José Luis Fuenzalida is a Partner at Fuenzalida & Fischman, with more than 20 years of experience advising companies and investors operating in highly regulated industries, with a particular focus on environmental law, regulatory matters, permitting processes and project development.
He holds a Law degree from Universidad de Valparaíso, a postgraduate diploma in Economic Administrative Law, with a specialization in Environmental Law, Regulation and Public Utilities, from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and a Master’s degree in Commercial Law from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
Between 2010 and 2025, he was a Partner at VGC Abogados, where he led the Projects practice. Previously, he was a member of the Environmental Law team at Cariola Díez Pérez Cotapos.
Alongside his legal practice, José Luis is an experienced academic. He is a professor in the Environmental Law Diploma Program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and in the LL.M. program at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
His professional excellence has been consistently recognized by leading international legal directories. He has been distinguished as a Leading Partner by Legal 500, ranked by Chambers & Partners for more than 15 consecutive years, and recognized by Latin Lawyer 250.
