Juan Carlos Méndez

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.

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.

Herman Chadwick Larrain is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Herman Chadwick, who practices law in Las Condes, Chile, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Herman Chadwick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Otman Soza Poquet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Otman Soza, 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 Otman Soza is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alejandra Aguad D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Real Estate Law. Alejandra, 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 Alejandra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miguel Aylwin Oyarzún is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Miguel, 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 Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Juan Cristóbal Valenzuela is a Senior Associate at Fischer y Cía. He earned his law degree at Universidad de Chile, School of Law (1997) and has been outlined by different legal investigations. Mr. Valenzuela advises local and international clients with an emphasis in indirect taxes and corporate tax. Previously to joining Fischer y Cía (former Baraona Fischer & Cía.) in 2008, he worked at the Legal Department of the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (2000 &ndas...

Gerardo Cruzat leads the Transactions practice area at Fischer y Cía. Mr. Cruzat has great experience in the fields of Banking & Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions and General Corporate Advice. He advises national and foreign clients, with diverse matters, such as project finance, securities regulators, insurance and banking and in international relations. Prior joining Fischer y Cía. in 2021, Gerardo Cruzat led the Presidency of the Board of the company responsible for the...

Constanza Contreras is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits Law, Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Law and Litigation. Constanza, 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 Constanza is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...