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
Rodrigo joined HD’s Compliance team in August 2023, specializing in criminal matters.
Previously, he carried out his professional practice at the Public Defender’s Office, in the adolescent criminal responsibility unit.
In the academic aspect, Rodrigo was an assistant at the Pontificia Universidad Católica in the Public International Law course led by Professor Álvaro Paul (2018-2021); assistant at the same university in the Criminal Law course led by Professor María Elena Santibáñez and Claudio Feller (2020-2022); and assistant at the same university in the International Criminal Law course led by Professor José Ignacio Escobar (2022).
EDUCATION
Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2023).
Course (MOOC) “Corporate Governance. Myths and Realities”, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (March 2023).
Course (MOOC) “Children’s Human Rights – An Interdisciplinary Introduction”, Université de Genève (December 2022).
EXPERIENCE
Trinidad concentrates her practice in corporate, real estate and project finance matters.
Previously, during 2019, she worked as an intern in the Regulated Markets area at Bofill Mir & Álvarez Jana.
eDUCATION
- Attorney, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2022).
- Academic Exchange, SciencesPo – Paris, Francia (2020).
EXPERIENCE
Nicolás has an extensive experience in litigation and arbitral procedures, with an emphasis on tort and contract trials, representing local and multinational companies defending their interests.
Previously, he worked as an associate at Parraguez & Marín focusing on matters related to civil, commercial litigation and administrative disputes (2022). Between 2017 and 2020 he worked as an associate in the litigation and insurance practice area at Ríos, Ramdohr, García Abogados.
In academic matters, he works as assistant teacher in the procedural law department of Universidad Diego Portales (2018 – present).
Appointed as arbitrator judge of the Court of Appeals of Santiago for the years 2025-2026.
EDUCATION
- Master in Law Derecho (LL.M.), The Pennsylvania State University (2021).
- Certificate on administrative sanctions, Universidad de Los Andes (2019).
- Attorney, Universidad Diego Portales (2017).
EXPERIENCE
Clemente has extensive experience in dispute resolution, focusing his practice in litigation and arbitration, constitutional litigation and consumer protection lawsuits.
He previously practiced as an associate at the law firm Abogabir Miranda (2022), as a solicitor at Artigas, Huidobro, Molina y Mosqueira (2021) and BNR Gestión Independiente de Patrimonios (2019) and intern at Alessandri Abogados (2019).
EDUCATION
- Law Degree, Universidad de los Andes (2022).
EXPERIENCE
Fernanda concentrates her practice in corporate matters and especially on issues related to fintech companies, including cryptocurrency exchanges, open banking, money transmitters and digital lending platforms. She provides advice to national and international clients, focusing mainly on startups.
Previously, she worked as an intern in the Municipal Corporation for the Promotion of Economic and Productive Development of Estación Central (IDEACTIVA CENTER). In 2019 she worked as a research assistant at the Legal Innovation Lab of the UC Law School.
EDUCATION
- Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2021).
- Diploma in Blockchain – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2022).
- “Design Thinking for Innovation” course, University of Virginia – Darden School of Business (June 2021).
- “Programming for Everybody (Getting started with Python)” course, Michigan University (September 2021).
- Exchange program at ESADE Law School in Barcelona (2020).
- “Legal Tech & Startups” course, IE Business School (August 2020).
RECOGNITIONS
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS
- Fintech (2026).
EXPERIENCE
Demetrio has experience in corporate and tax matters, with an emphasis on national and international transactions in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and project financing.
Previously, he worked as a in Guerrero Garcés Abogados (2019-2021), in Pérez Videla Abogados (2015-2019) and as a paralegal in the corporate group of Barros & Errázuriz Abogados (2011-2013).
Member of the Colegio de Abogados de Chile A.G.
EDUCATION
- Attorney, Universidad del Desarrollo (2015).
- Master in Law (LL.M.), mention International Financial Law, King´s College London, UK (2022).
- Course in Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2025).
EXPERIENCE
Gabriela concentrates her practice in corporate, contracts, financing and due diligence litigation matters.
Previously, she worked as an intern in the M&A/Corporate area at Barros y Errázuriz Abogados from October 2018 to January 2020.
EDUCATION
Law Degree, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2021).
EXPERIENCE
Ignacio specializes in corporate and securities market matters, with experience in public works concessions, family-owned companies, and general corporate matters.
He worked as a lawyer at Intervial Chile S.A. (2020-2021), at Alcaíno Abogados (2019-2020), at Eluchans y Cía. (2017-2018), and previously he was a paralegal in the Securities Market area at Barros y Errázuriz.
EDUCATION
- Attourney, Universidad Católica de Chile (2017).
- Diploma in Corporate Governance, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2018).
- Collaborator of the Securities Market Accreditation Committee (CAMV) (2018 to date).
EXPERIENCE
Irene specializes in litigation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution methods.
She has advised several companies and renowned banks and financial institutions in the resolution of litigation and arbitration of various kinds, including legal advice in construction, consumer protection, regulated markets, among others.
She also has experience in other alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, negotiation, and conciliation.
In 2023, Irene was appointed as a Young Arbitrator of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce (CAM Santiago).
Also, she previously worked as an associate lawyer at Morales & Besa (2015- 2017) and Bulnes Urrutia & Bustamante (2017-2018). Subsequently, she worked as in-house counsel at AFP Cuprum (2018 – 2021).
She is co-author of the Publication “Foreign investment – Doing Business in Chile. Chilean-British Chamber (2017).
Appointed as arbitrator judge of the Court of Appeals of Santiago and Talca for the years 2025-2026.
EDUCATION
- Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica (2013).
- Diploma “Current Problems of Consumer Contract Law”, Universidad de Chile (2016).
- Academy “Litigation Skills”, California Western School of Law, United States (2016).
- Course on Investment Management and Capital Markets, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2019).
- Master in Mediation, Arbitration, and Conflict Management in Private Law, Universitat de València, Spain (2020-2021).
RECOGNITIONS
Legal 500
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and Litigation (2025).