Sebastián Melero

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...

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...

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...

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.

Attorney & Partner- BBP ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Universidad de Alicante (Spain), Master’s Degree in Industrial and Intellectual Property. Universidad de Chile, Degree in Law and Social Sciences. AREAS OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: Industrial Property, Intellectual Property, Contracts, Defense in Unfair Competition Cases, Defense in Industrial and Intellectual Property Infringement Cases, Internet, Sanitary Registrations, Plant Varieties. ASSOCIATIONS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: Vice President...

Ignacio Mujica Torres is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Ignacio, 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 Ignacio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tomás Menchaca Olivares is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Competition / Antitrust Law. Tomás Menchaca, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tomás Menchaca is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pablo Ortíz Chamorro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense, Environmental Law and Litigation. Pablo, 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 Pablo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Otman Soza Poquet is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Otman Soza, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Otman Soza is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Senior Lawyer, July 2013 to the present. She previously worked at the law firm Urrutia & Cia, following which she joined the Legal Department of Endesa. Practice Areas: Environmental Law and Natural Resources, Civil Law, Public Law. She is a member of the Environmental Law, Projects Evaluation and Compliance Team. Environmental consultant and advices on Company Projects and litigation. Risk assessment consultant. She is part of the due delligences team, specializing in environmental issue...