Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados

Partners: Javier Vergara, Mario Galindo, Cecilia Urbina, José Luis Fuenzalida, Pablo Ortiz, Winston Alburquenque, María Eugenia Armisén, Ignacio Mujica.

Number of partners: 8

Number of other lawyers: 60

Firm Overview: 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 a team of more than 60 specialized attorneys, the firm has established itself as an industry leader across multiple practice areas, including environmental impact assessment, litigation, compliance, and natural resources law⁠.

With an exceptional depth of experience and a sophisticated understanding of the regulatory landscape, VGC Abogados offers unparalleled legal counsel to clients facing complex environmental challenges. The firm is a trusted advisor to top-tier corporations providing pragmatic and innovative solutions that address both legal and business needs.

Our distinctly client-centric approach, coupled with decades of industry-specific experience, enables us to deliver innovative solutions that advance our clients' strategic objectives.

Core Areas of Practice

• Environmental Law & Regulatory Compliance

VGC Abogados excels in environmental law, guiding clients through Chile's complex regulatory framework. We help navigate all aspects of environmental regulations—from permit acquisition to risk management—in accordance with national and international standards. Our lawyers provide strategic counsel on sustainability initiatives, environmental impact assessments, enforcement procedures, ensuring compliance while advancing clients' business objectives.

• Environmental Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Our environmental litigation team is one of the most experienced in Chile, specializing in representing clients in high-stakes, high-profile environmental disputes. Whether involving government entities, local communities, or competing businesses, we have successfully handled complex litigation in various industries, including mining, energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. VGC Abogados prides itself on delivering both tactical and strategic litigation strategies designed to safeguard our clients’ interests and achieve favorable outcomes.

• Environmental Criminal Law & Compliance

VGC Abogados delivers sophisticated counsel in environmental and economic criminal matters, combining strategic litigation expertise with comprehensive risk assessments and preventive strategies. Our dedicated compliance team excels in developing and implementing robust crime prevention models across industries, while our criminal litigation specialists provide zealous advocacy in environmental criminal proceedings, supported by thorough internal investigations expertise.

• Natural Resources & Energy

VGC Abogados advices small, medium and large domestic and foreign companies on mining, water, energy law and land occupation titles. The knowledge, training and experience of the firm are those required by the clients and their projects in each of its stages. VGC Abogados participates in each phase, being permanently available to the requirements of the projects and their owners.

• Environmental Policy and Public Law

Our deep understanding of Chile's environmental regulatory framework and government relations enables us to provide strategic counsel at the intersection of business and policy. Our team includes former government officials who helped shape Chile's environmental policies and regulations, positioning us uniquely to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes. VGC Abogados provides forward-looking regulatory insights that help clients anticipate and adapt to policy and regulatory developments.

• ESG & Corporate Sustainability

VGC Abogados is committed to helping clients embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into their business models. We offer counsel on ESG regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate sustainability, with the goal of ensuring that our clients not only meet regulatory requirements but also lead their industries in responsible business practices. Our firm is proud to help clients drive sustainable development while maintaining a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Work and Sectors

VGC Abogados represents a wide array of prestigious clients across various sectors, including natural resources, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Our clients value our legal expertise, pragmatic solutions, and strategic insights, which allow them to meet the most complex environmental challenges head-on.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish.

Contact us:

www.vgcabogados.cl

www.linkedin.com/company/vgc-abogados

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: +(562)22368077

Address: Badajoz 45, piso 8, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.