EXPERIENCE
Valentina is a lawyer specialized in corporate law, real estate and capital markets, with an outstanding track record in the management and coordination of transactions in these sectors. She has extensive knowledge in the structuring and negotiation of contracts, corporate compliance, capital markets, and in the identification and mitigation of legal risks associated with M&A and real estate transactions.
Previously, she worked at Albagli Zaliasnik, where she was an associate lawyer in the Corporate and Real Estate areas from 2018 to 2023, serving in the supervision of key transactions and the development of diverse projects. Prior to this, she served as in-house counsel at Inmobiliaria e Inversiones Tarragona Limitada between 2017 and 2018, managing all stages of real estate project development, from planning to implementation. In addition, between 2014 and 2015, she was a solicitor at Philippi, Prietocarrizosa, Ferrero DU & Uría (PPU), collaborating in the area of Public Law.
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, University of Chile (2018).
- LL.M. in Law and Technology, King’s College London (2024).
- Diploma in Corporate Real Estate Law, Universidad de Los Andes (2018).
- Diploma in Mergers and Acquisitions, Universidad de Los Andes (2019).
- Diploma in Urban Development Law, Universidad de Los Andes (2021).
EXPERIENCE
María Laura joined the Compliance team as a junior associate in September 2024. Previously, she worked as legal counsel for Huawei and Schneider Electric.
On the academic side, she was an assistant professor of Commercial Law I, II and III of the Business Law department of her faculty between December 2018 and December 2020.
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (2024).
- Legal English course, Cambridge Academy of English (2019)
EXPERIENCE
Antonia has concentrated her practice in matters related to the areas of Energy and Natural Resources, especially in renewable energy projects, with emphasis in advising clients in the development, financing and construction of energy and infrastructure projects in Chile. She also has experience in civil, commercial, environmental and administrative litigation.
Previously, she worked as an associate at Marín Abogados (2019-2024), was an attorney in the judicial group Urenda Rencoret Orrego y Dörr Abogados (2016-2017), and also in the judicial group Eyzaguirre y Cía. (2014-2016).
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2018).
- Diploma in Natural Resources Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2024).
EXPERIENCE
María Gracia concentrates her practice in compliance, regulatory compliance, governance and administrative sanctioning procedures. Previously, during the year 2021, she worked as a lawyer in the corporate and real estate area at Artigas & Cía.EDUCATION
- Law Degree, Universidad de Los Andes (2022).
- Diploma in Corporate and Business Law, Universidad de Los Andes Law School (2022).
- Fintech Course: Innovation and Open Finance, Universidad del Desarrollo (2023).
EXPERIENCE
Josefina is a lawyer specialized in corporate law, with vast work experience in legal departments and with multidisciplinary teams in international companies in the areas of mass consumption, health and energy. She has extensive knowledge in the drafting and negotiation of contracts, compliance with corporate obligations, labor law, analysis and legal risk assessment.
In addition, her career has been highlighted by the leadership and management of several large projects, such as corporate restructurings and collective bargaining, along with a solid track record in large international companies with global reporting, particularly in the UK.
Previously she served as corporate counsel senior manager at British American Tobacco (2018-2021), as prosecution lawyer at BUPA (2017-2018) and at Metrogas (2013-2017). In 2011 and 2012 she worked as corporate counsel at Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana.
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2012).
- Master in Business Law (specialization in Labor Law), Universidad de Los Andes (2021-2023).
- Master in Applied Ethics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2021-2022).
EXPERIENCE
Javiera is an in-house lawyer with more than 10 years of corporate experience working closely with the business and innovation areas in regulated industries, enabling their sustainable development through legal advice.
She has relevant experience in the financial market, logistics industry and pharmaceutical industry. During her years of experience, she has integrated multidisciplinary teams for the design and execution of projects and the strategy to be followed, including commercial initiatives, innovation and compliance advice.
Previously, she worked as Legal & Compliance BP at Roche (2021-2023), New Products and Business Lawyer, and Corporate & Investment Banking and Retail Banking at BBVA (2014 – 2018).
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Universidad de Los Andes (2005-2009).
- LLM Innovation, Technology and the Law, University of Edinburgh (2018-2019).
- Diploma in Negotiation, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2014).
EXPERIENCE
Benjamin joined the Capital Markets team as a junior associate in 2024.
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Universidad de Los Andes (2024).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Current Forms of Corporate Financing, Universidad de Chile (2023).
EXPERIENCE
Camilo joined HD in 2024 as an associate in the Compliance area, specializing in commercial law, consumer law, antitrust and personal data.
Previously, he worked as a corporate lawyer at Infante Valenzuela Molina Abogados (2022-2024).
He was an intern at the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic and at Lorenzini Consultores Law Firm (2018).
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (2022).
- Diploma in Personal Data Protection. Regulatory framework and practical application, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (in progress).
- Diploma in Legal Management Program, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso and Thomson Reuters (2022).
- Course on Personal Data Protection, Universidad del Desarrollo (2023).
EXPERIENCE
Sebastián joined HD as a junior associate in the Capital Markets and Tax areas.
He previously worked as a tax and corporate lawyer at Grant Thornton Chile.
EDUCATION
- Abogado, Universidad de Los Andes.
EXPERIENCE
Beatriz joined the Compliance team as a junior associate in 2024.
Previously, she worked as a lawyer in charge of compliance and internal labour investigations at Saez & Fernández Abogados.
EDUCATION
Lawyer, Ponticifia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.