Firm PROFILE

Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados

Latin America 2026

Rankings

Leading firm in Latin America 2026

Ranked Departments

Ranked Individuals

Top figures

60

Lawyers

84

Company Size

2005

Established Year

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Overview

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VGC Abogados stands as Chile's pioneering environmental law firm, maintaining its position as the country's preeminent firm in environmental law for over two decades⁠. With an exceptional depth of experience and a sophisticated understanding of the regulatory landscape, the Firmo ffers unparalleled legal counsel to clients facing complex environmental challenges. The firm is a trusted advisor to top-tier corporations providing pragmatic and innovative solutions.

Industry sectors (8)

Mining
Energy
Agriculture
Cement
Port
Forestry
Telecomunications
Sanitation

Capabilities (9)

Environmental Law and Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Environmental Criminal Law and Compliance
Natural Resources and Energy
Environmental Policy and Public Law
ESG and Corporate Sustainability
Biodiversity and Protected Areas
EPR Law
Public Contentious Litigation

Clients (15)

Minera Los Pelambres
AngloAmerican
BHP
SQM
CODELCO
ENEL
Aes Andes
Empresa Portuaria San Antonio
Cementos Melón
Grupo Aguas
ECONSSA
Australis
Telefónica
Arauco
AgroSuper

Key people

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Ignacio Mujica
Partner
Pablo Ortiz
Partner
María Eugenia Armisén
Managing Partner
María Francisca Olivares
Head of Projects
Artemio Aguilar
Head of Regulatory Compliance
Fabiola Soto
Head of Litigation
Melany Parini
Head of Criminal Litigation and Compliance
Lorna Püschel
Head of Biodiversity and Protected Areas
Josefa Conget
Head of Litigation

Work & experience

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VGC Abogados represents a wide array of prestigious clients across various sectors, including natural resources, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. VGC Abogados works closely with the clients to provide tailored legal services that address their unique challenges and opportunities, helping them to navigate Chile’s evolving environmental regulations and maintain a competitive edge in the market.