Óscar Contreras Pomés

Cofounder and managing partner of LAWGIC Abogados since its formation in 2020. Specialist in natural resources, Water Law, and project development. His practice covers the different stages of development of projects related to natural resources, with special emphasis on administrative permits, concessions on public goods, rights of ways and negotiation of strategic contracts. Agustín provide legal advice to clients in industries such as electricity, mining, agribusiness and green hydro...

Andrés Verdugo SENIOR OF COUNSEL Expert in mining law, corporate matters, mergers & acquisitions, contractual, regulatory and compliance matters, with more than 30 years of experience leading legal teams in the international mining industry. He has vast experience in large investment projects in the fields of mining, infrastructure, transportation, and railway industry. Before LAWGIC Abogados, he was Senior Of-Counsel and partner at Núñez Muñoz Abogados; Vice-P...

Rodrigo Iturra is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Arbitration and Mediation. Rodrigo practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Rodrigo Iturra since 2024. 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 Rodrigo Iturra is held by other lawyers.

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)...

Alexander Kliwadenko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Alexander, has focused his professional practice on infrastructure, advising on engineering, construction, and services contracts in the industrial, public works, and concessions sectors. He previously worked at Ibarra Asociados as partner, and, in the public sector, served as Chief of the Legal Division of the Concessions Coordinator of Chile’s Ministry of Public Works. This r...

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Claudio Magliona excels in corporate and financing law, technology law, telecommunications, and intellectual property. His work spans corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, software development agreements, franchising, data protection, computer crime prevention, and film distribution. He is also adept in government relations and policy matters. Relevant transactions include: the acquisition of Bazuca.com by VTR in 2007, the acquisition of Deremate.com Chile by MercadoLibre...

Tomás Menchaca Olivares is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Competition / Antitrust Law. Tomás Menchaca practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Tomás Menchaca Olivares since 2025. 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 Tomás Menchaca Olivares is held by other lawyers.

Expert in water law, natural resources and project development. His practice focuses on administrative and judicial procedures, the preparation of legal reports and opinions, and the preparation of legal strategies for the development of all types of investment projects, both for national and international clients. He also has experience in due diligence processes and in the preparation and negotiation of contracts. He has also been involved in the development of Chilean creative industries, ...

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 ...