María Fernanda Higuera
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Ms. Higuera focuses her professional practice on Corporate and Commercial Law, Litigation, ESG (Environment, Social, and Corporate Governance) and Intellectual Property.
At Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet, she has adviced a wide range of local and foreign clients from various economic sectors in the development of their projects in Chile, particularly in the evaluation, negotiation and preparation of contracts. Additionally, Ms. Higuera has actively participated in both domestic and international judicial proceedings, providing counsel to various clients on matters of civil law and human rights law.
Previously, Ms. Higuera has been part of public-private companies and organizations, providing legal counsel by understanding the different business models and legal needs that each of the structures require.
Educación
* J.D., Universidad Diego Portales, 2018.
* Master in Business Law, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, 2024.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Litigation and Arbitration
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
ÁREAS DE PRÁCTICA
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Litigation and Arbitration
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Fernanda Díez A.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Of Counsel
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Of Counsel
Her practice focuses on engineering and construction, corporate and commercial law, public concessions and labor law.
Ms. Díez has worked as a prosecutor in important national and international companies, both in the public and private sectors, in commercial, corporate, concessions, engineering and construction and labor law matters.
She represented the private engineering sector before the Ministry of Public Works as a member of the Concessions Commission during the drafting and implementation of the Concessions Law and its Regulations. She has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating all types of contracts with the Ministry of Public Works and is an expert in public concessions.
Educación
* J.D. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1977.
* Diploma in Labor Law, Universidad de Chile, 1982.
* Master’s Degree in Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Universidad de los Andes, 2003.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Johanna Kolbach R.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Of Counsel
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Of Counsel
La Sra. Kolbach concentra su práctica en Mercado de Capitales, Derecho Corporativo y Comercial, Gobiernos Corporativos y Compliance, Financiamiento y Private Equity, Fusiones y Adquisiciones, Fondos de Inversión y Fondos Mutuos, Derecho Bancario, Seguros, y Derecho Administrativo y Sancionador Económico.
La Sra. Kolbach cuenta con amplia experiencia en el mercado de capitales y financiamiento; administración de activos, fondos de inversión, fondos mutuos y fondos alternativos; emisiones, colocaciones, fusiones y adquisiciones; inversiones, intermediación y derivados; operaciones bancarias y financieras; gobiernos corporativos, compliance y derecho administrativo sancionador; auditorías legales y de cumplimiento normativo; e–business y contratación on line; inmobiliario, seguros, comercial, económico y civil. En esta línea, ha prestado servicios legales especializados para administradoras generales de fondos, corredoras de bolsa, agentes de valores, administradores de cartera, Administradoras de FIPs, corredores de bolsa de productos, compañías de seguros, clasificadoras de riesgo, bancos, instituciones financieras, sociedades anónimas abiertas, emisores y demás actores del mercado de capitales.
Ms. Kolbach concentrates her practice in Capital Markets, Corporate and Commercial Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance, Financing and Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investment Funds and Mutual Funds, Banking Law, Insurance, and Administrative and Economic Sanctions Law.
Ms. Kolbach has extensive experience in capital markets and financing; asset management, investment funds, mutual funds and alternative funds; issuances, placements, mergers and acquisitions; investments, brokerage and derivatives; banking and financial transactions; corporate governance, compliance and administrative sanctioning law; legal and compliance audits; e-business and online contracting; real estate, insurance, commercial, economic and civil law. In this line, she has provided specialized legal services for general fund managers, stockbrokers, securities brokers, portfolio managers, FIPs administrators, commodities brokers, insurance companies, risk rating agencies, banks, financial institutions, open stock corporations, issuers and other capital market players.
She has participated as legal advisor in all kinds of asset management, brokerage, investment, crowdfunding, insurance, corporate finance and wealth management businesses; structuring and implementation of businesses, investment vehicles and platforms; private and Corfo financing; design and development of financial market products, instruments and services; acts and contracts for their offer, placement, registration, administration, commercialization, distribution and representation, both in Chile and abroad; corporate governance and compliance, especially in regulated companies and markets; strategic negotiation in complex operations and transactions in the financial market; defense before supervisory bodies of the securities and insurance markets; consulting and training in matters of regulatory compliance, prevention and control of legal and regulatory risks, with emphasis on those inherent to the function of directors, executives and employees, as well as of each specific area of the company.
Education
* J.D. Universidad de Chile, 1995 (Pedro Nicolás Montenegro Award).
* Master of Business Law (MBL), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, 2011 (“Best MBL Alumni” Award).
* Diploma in Economic Sanctioning Law (Securities Market, Corporate Governance), Universidad de los Andes, 2015 (“Best Student of the Diploma” Award).
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Clemente Vélez H.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Mr. Vélez focuses his professional practice in the areas of Energy, Natural Resources, Project Development, as well as Corporate and Labor Law.
At Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet, he has advised a wide range of local and foreign clients in the development of their projects in Chile, mainly in the renewable energy industry. He has participated in the evaluation, negotiation and preparation of contracts for the development of electrical, wind and green hydrogen projects.
Education
* J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2023.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Arturo Faulbaum A.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Languages
Spanish
English
Portuguese
French
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Mr. Faulbaum focuses his professional practice on Mining, Natural Resources, Environmental and Regulatory, Corporate and Commercial Law, M&A, Projects and Infrastructure.
At Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet, he has advised a wide range of local and foreign clients from various economic sectors, mainly mining, in the development of their projects in Chile. He has been involved in assessing and preparing Due Diligence reports regarding mining projects, as well as in preparing acquisition transactions of such projects or of rights therein. Furthermore, he possesses ample knowledge regarding regulatory matters in the mining industry.
Additionally, Mr. Faulbaum has experience in corporate matters, providing counsel in complex contractual and M&A transactions, including joint ventures and cross-border operations.
Educación
* J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2019.
* Diploma in Natural Resources Law, Major in Mining Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2022.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Energy and Natural Resources Law
Mining Law
Environmental Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Energy and Natural Resources Law
Mining Law
Environmental Law
Antonio Picasso
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Mr. Picasso focuses his professional practice on Corporate and Commercial Law, as well as the development of energy-related projects and Infrastructure.
At Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet, he has advised a wide range of local and foreign clients from various economic sectors, mainly in energy and mining, in the development of their projects in Chile. He has been involved in the assessment and preparation of Due Diligence reports related to complex acquisition transactions.
Education
* J.D., Universidad de los Andes, 2022.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Pilar Giménez P.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Associate
Ms. Giménez concentrates her practice in Corporate and Commercial Law, Contracts, Tax and Customs Law, Foreign Investment and Intellectual Property.
In this regard, she has advised national and international clients in corporate and tax restructuring, and foreign investment matters, among other related matters. In addition, Ms. Giménez has extensive experience in corporate, customs and tax matters.
Educación
*Diploma in Taxation, Universidad de Chile, 2022.
*Law Degree awarded by the Supreme Court of Chile, 2021
*Tax Planning Course, Universidad de Chile, 2020.
*Degree in Law and Social Sciences, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2019.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Tax Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
International Trade, Foreign Investment and International Law
Tax Law
Ari Gloger J.
Ari Gloger J.
Associate
Ari Gloger J.
Associate
Mr. Gloger has concentrated his professional practice in the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, Corporate Law, Contracts and Real Estate, particularly in the drafting and negotiation of all types of agreements (SPA’s, JDA’s, Joint Ventures, leases, easements, provision of services, among others) for the development of photovoltaic, wind and green hydrogen projects, in addition to the preparation of corporate and real estate due diligence reports for local and international clients.
Education
* J.D., Universidad de Chile, 2021, summa cum laude.
* Diploma in Natural Resources Law, mention in Energy, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2021.
ÁREAS DE PRÁCTICA
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
ÁREAS DE PRÁCTICA
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Labor and Immigration Law
Engineering and Construction Law
Javier Barroilhet D.
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Partner
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Partner
Mr. Barroilhet is a dynamic and results-oriented legal professional, specializing in Corporate and Commercial Law, Energy and Natural Resources, Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure, Financing, and Real Estate. He is renowned for his ability to make things happen, navigating complex legal landscapes with ease and efficiency.
He has a distinguished track record in the green hydrogen sector in Chile, where he has played a pivotal role in the development and realization of key projects. He has been at the forefront of negotiating complex contracts and creating and modifying regulations and legislation in areas that are new to Chile. His ability to navigate these new legal and technical territories, and his commitment to innovation have been fundamental to his success. In addition, Mr. Barroilhet has demonstrated exceptional skill in stakeholder engagement strategy, effectively working with a variety of stakeholders to advance the objectives of the projects he participates in.
Mr. Barroilhet’s vast experience in Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Strategic Business Planning has made him a trusted advisor for both local and international clients. His clientele includes major players in the energy, insurance, mining, financing, consultancy, construction, and real estate sectors.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Barroilhet has a strong foothold in the capital markets and financial sector, as well as in the energy and infrastructure sector. His strategic insights and leadership have been instrumental in his advisory role and directorship of listed corporations and regulated companies in Chile.
Mr. Barroilhet is admitted to practice in Chile, where he continues to shape the legal landscape through his innovative and proactive approach.
Education
*J.D., Universidad de los andes, 2007.
*Advance Diploma in Energy Market Regulation, School of Electrical Engineering at Universidad de Chile, 2011
*MBA, ESE Business School (Alumni Scholarship), Universidad de los Andes, 2017.
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Energy and Natural Resources Law
Engineering and Construction Law
PRACTICE AREAS
Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and M&A
Financial and Investment Law
Energy and Natural Resources Law
Engineering and Construction Law
Iván Bertrand-Galindo A
Iván Bertrand-Galindo A.
Partner
Iván Bertrand-Galindo A.
Partner
Mr. Bertrand-Galindo concentrates his professional practice in Corporate and Commercial Law, Contracts, M&A, Cross-Border Transactions, Foreign Investment, Project Development, Mining and Natural Resources, and Water Rights.
He has advised a broad range of local and foreign clients in his areas of expertise, participating in some of the most relevant legal matters occurred in the country in such fields.
Mr. Bertrand-Galindo has been professor of mining and energy projects development at the LL.M. program of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. He has also been a researcher at the Columbia Vale Center at Columbia University and has been involved in different academic activities at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School. Mr. Bertrand-Galindo has made publications and participated in several lectures and seminars concerning mining law.
He is recognized in the Mining Area by the international publication Chambers & Partners.
Education
* J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (Summa cum Laude), 2006.
*Minor in Economic and Commercial Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2006.
*LL.M. Columbia Law School at the City of New York, 2013, Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar / Becas Chile Scholarship).