Ricardo Escobar

LLB, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. LLM in Minning Law by Universidad Gabriela Mistral, Environmental Law Diploma by University of Chile. Partner at VGC since 2012. Previously, associate at Vergara y Cia. Professor of Mining and Natural Resources Law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School, Professor and Director of the Master in Mining and Water at the same University. Head of the energy and natural resources department, provides advice ...

Leyla Hirmas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Leyla, 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 Leyla is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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...

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, ...

LLB, Universidad de Chile Law School. Specialization Program “Environmental Policy Development and Implementation”, organized by the Environmental Law Institute, Washington, DC, United States. Senior Partner at Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados. Previously, partner of Urrutia & Cía; Head of the Legal Office National Environmental Commission, Director of National Environmental Commission of Metropolitan Region and Secretary of Decontamination Commission of Metropolitan Reg...

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

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.

Eduardo Izquierdo B. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law and Real Estate Law. Eduardo, 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 Eduardo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abogado Litigante LLM in Trial (CWSL, USA, 2016). Especialista en Derecho Penal Económico y de la Empresa (U Castilla - La Mancha, España (2011). Asistente al I Programa Internacional para Abogados y Consejeros en Defensa de Derechos Fundamentales ante los Tribunales Internacionales (Siracusa, Italia, 2017 - 2018). Profesor de Derecho Penal Económico y Litigación Estratégica en Chile, Perú, Argentina, Ecuador y España. Presidente del Colegio de...