Ricardo Peña Vial
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 About Ricardo Peña Vial
Ricardo Peña Vial is a lawyer based in Santiago, CL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile™ since 2009. Ricardo Peña Vial is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Santiago, Chile
- Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Energy Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- Project Finance and Development Practice
- Trade Law
Current Firm: Larrain y Asociados Abogados
Location: Santiago, CL
Nearby Lawyers
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...
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)...
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.
Marcelo Sanfeliú Gerstner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense and Litigation. Marcelo, 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 Marcelo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Miguel Aylwin Fernández is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative and Public Law. 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.
Daniela Horvitz Lennon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Daniela, 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 Daniela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Carlos specializes in intellectual and industrial property with a focus on trademarks, patents, licenses, and litigation related to intellectual property protection. His extensive expertise includes providing comprehensive advice for the production of films and series in Chile, covering all aspects from rights acquisition to the exploitation of audiovisual works. Carlos has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America 2025 in Intellectual Property as a Leading Associate and by IP Stars 2024...
Josemaría Romero Evans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Josemaría, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Josemaría is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Explore and Learn
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
What AI Visibility Means for Lawyers
by Josh Rupall and Bryan Driscoll
AI tools increasingly interpret lawyers public information. Clear, consistent and credible sources help ensure they describe legal expertise accurately.
Musk v. Altman: The Lawyers Behind the Case
by Jamilla Tabbara
Meet the Trial Lawyers Shaping One of AI's Biggest Legal Disputes.
The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence
by Jamilla Tabbara
Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.
Can You Go to Jail at an Arraignment?
by Bryan Driscoll
Understanding What Happens at Your First Court Appearance.
Announcing the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Austria, Germany and Switzerland
by Jamilla Tabbara
Celebrating the legal professionals throughout Central Europe.
When Is It Too Late to Stop Foreclosure?
by Bryan Driscoll
Understanding the foreclosure timeline, critical deadlines and the legal options that may still protect your home.
The Legal Teams Behind the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Settlement
by Grace Greer
A closer look at the legal teams and attorneys involved in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni litigation and its resolution.
How AI Is Changing the Way Clients Find Lawyers
by Jamilla Tabbara
Best Lawyers CEO Phil Greer explains how AI-driven search tools are reshaping legal marketing and why credibility markers matter.
