LAWYER PROFILE
Ruben Soto

Ruben Soto

Latin America 2026

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About

Provided by AEM Abogados

Latin America

Practice Areas

Labour and Employment Law / Collective Labour Rights / Litigation

Career

Partner at AEM Abogados. With more than 20 years of professional experience, Mr Soto is noted for his strategic and analytical approach in providing tailored legal advice to both domestic and international companies across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, healthcare, engineering, and mining.

He delivers specialised legal solutions that are aligned with each client’s specific labour needs, always within the context of a dynamic and evolving legal framework.

Mr. Soto is a regular contributor and commentator in both traditional and digital media on labour-related matters. He is frequently interviewed as a labour law and employability expert, providing insight into current issues and emerging challenges in the field.

His professional work has been recognised by leading legal directories such as Chambers and Partners, Leaders League, and the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA), which ranks him among the leading labour lawyers in Chile and the region.

Education:

• LLB, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

• Master’s in Labour Law, Universidad de los Andes, Chile

• Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Finance, Universidad de Chile

• Diploma in Modern Commercial Law, Universidad de Chile

• Diploma in Labour Law in Business, Universidad de los Andes

https://www.aem.cl/staff-member/ruben-soto-carvajal/

Professional Memberships

• Member, Chilean Bar Association

• Member, Chilean Society of Labour Law and Social Security

Publications

• Co-author, Jornadas de Trabajo, Descansos y Desconexión Digital, Thomson Reuters (2023).

Industry Sector Expertise

-Services companies

- Construction

-Technology

-Retail

- Pharmaceuticals

-Renewable energy

-Mining

-Others.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Labour & Employment - Chile

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Ruben Soto enters the rankings this year as a result of strong endorsement from clients for his capabilities in labour and employment law in Chile. He is particularly noted by clients from the pharmaceuticals industry.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ruben Soto's knowledge is excellent. He is always clear and direct, in addition to having a very broad knowledge of labour matters.

    Labour & EmploymentChambers Latin America

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