Ricardo Padilla

Attorney & Partner- BBP ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Universidad de Chile, Degree in Law and Social Sciences; Professional Degree of Attorney, 1992 Universidad de Chile, Specialization Diploma in Criminal Procedure Law Universidad de Chile, Specialization Diploma in Taxation. AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Industrial Property, Intellectual Property. Invention Patents, Utility Models, Industrial Drawings and Designs, Integrated Circuits, Trademarks, Denominations of Origin; Domain Names; Contra...

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...

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.

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...

University Studies Universidad de Chile, School of Law, 1973. Montenegro Prize for the best graduate of his year, 1973. James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States of America, 1968-1969. Admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Justice, 1975. Academic and Professional Activities Professor in Commercial Law, School of Law, Universidad de Chile, 1974. Author of Chilean and foreign publications. “Considerations about the principle of administrative legality&rd...

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...

Experience Partner of LAWGIC Abogados. Expert in environmental, indigenous and regulatory law with 20 years of experience. His practice focuses on project development, Environmental Impact Assessment System management, territorial planning, counseling on community matters and administrative and judicial disputes related to investment projects. Before LAWGIC Abogados he was Director of Carey's Environmental Group (2011-2019); legal advisor to SGA S.A. (2008-2011); attorney of Fundación ...

Abogada de la Universidad de Chile, titulada en el año 2006. Socia de Hübner y Raveau Abogados desde ese mismo año. Ha centrado su práctica en derecho de familia y sucesorio, con especial énfasis en litigios de familia de alta complejidad y reorganización patrimonial familiar, siendo destacada por sus clientes y pares por sus sólidos conocimientos técnicos, profesionalismo, rigurosidad y dedicación. Es directora de la Asociaci&oacut...

Rodrigo Valenzuela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Rodrigo practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Rodrigo Valenzuela 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 Rodrigo Valenzuela is held by other lawyers.

Libertad Triviño is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Libertad practices law in Santiago, Chile Best Lawyers has recognized Libertad Triviño 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 Libertad Triviño is held by other lawyers.