Santiago Portaluppi

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...

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.

Luis Carlos Valdés Correa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Luis Carlos, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luis Carlos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Francisco Bañados G. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Francisco, 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 Francisco is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Manuel Matta Aylwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Manuel Matta, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Manuel Matta is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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)...

Valentín Pimentel Alvarado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Valentín, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valentín is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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...