Luis Felipe Merino Risopatrón

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...

Lorna Püschel Hoeneisen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and 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.

Nicolás Domínguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Equity Law. Nicolás, partner at Sanhueza, Díaz & Domínguez (SD&D), Chile, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolás is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1996. Maximum Distinction. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1999. Post graduate Master of Laws (LL.M, with honours), Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 2001. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law Designated by an Open Competition Based on Records of Service and a Competitive Examination, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2016 to date. Professor in Comme...

Matías Guzmán Ossa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Matías practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Matías Guzmán Ossa 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 Matías Guzmán Ossa is held by other lawyers.

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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 Pon...

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...

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.

José Tomás Cuevas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. José Tomás practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized José Tomás Cuevas 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 José Tomás Cuevas is held by other lawyers.