Sofía Sande

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)...

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.

Cecilia Andrea Arrieta de la Maza is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Cecilia Andrea, 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 Cecilia Andrea is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

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 ...

Nicolás Alvarado is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Nicolás, 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 Nicolás 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.

Paulina Veloso Valenzuela is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Litigation. Paulina Veloso, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paulina Veloso is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamín Salas U. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Benjamín, who practices law in Vitacura, Chile, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamín is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Partner of Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados and head of the firm´s Compliance Group. Her professional practice is primarily focused on risk assessment and formulation and implementation of compliance programs. Cecilia began her career in the National Environmental Commission (CONAMA), then she continued in the Sanitary Services Superintendency (SISS) and then in the newly created Environmental Superintendency (SMA), where she was the first Director of the Division of Sanction and Complia...