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Senior Partners
Mr. Araya is a founding partner of Araya&Cía. With more than 15 years of experience advising the main agro-export companies in Chile and Peru in all matters related to International Commercial Law and Agricultural Law. He is a specialized arbitrator of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) and Director of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Chile Council. The prestigious British publication Chambers & Partners has recognized him as a “Leader in his Field” three years running.
Education
- Lawyer since July, 1993
- Degree in Social Science, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Master in Business Law (MBL), Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Related Expertise
- Commercial Law
- International Trade
- Arbitration
- Credit and Transportation Insurance
- Civil Liability
- Foreign Investment
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Mr. Leiva has been a part of Araya & Cía since 2003. He has over ten years of experience advising large companies, mostly in the agricultural sector, specifically in the field of Water Law, Agricultural Law and Natural Resources. He has participated as an exhibitor in various public and private seminars, where issues such as Water Rights have been addressed. Additionally he has published articles in specialized magazines and mass media on these subjects.
Education
- Lawyer since 2005
- Degree in Social Science, Universidad de Chile
- Bachelor of Humanities and Social Science, Universidad de Chile
- Diploma in Economic Administrative Law, mention in Natural Resources from Pontificia Universidad Católica ( 2008)
Related Expertise
- Water Law
- International Trade
- Agricultural Law
- Corporate Law
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Mr. Norris is head of the International Trade Area at Araya & Cía. He has advised various national and foreign companies involved with the agro-export sector, with a vast experience in international contracts and arbitration. He has published articles in specialized magazines and the mainstream media, always addressing issues of International Commercial Law.
Education
- Bachelor of Legal and Social Science, with two votes of distinction, Universidad de Concepción (2007)
- LLM King’s College London (2010)
- Course “Commercial Law”, London School of Economics (June-July 2011)
- Research: “Jurisdictional issues in cases of transnational defamation on the internet”, King’s College London (2010)
Related Expertise
- International Commercial Law
- Foreign Investment
- International Arbitration and Litigation
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Mr. Ojeda has been a part of the Water Rights and Natural Resources Area at Araya & Cía since 2013. He advises the main agricultural companies in Chile on these matters.
Estudios Universitarios
- Lawyer since 2013
- Degree in Legal and Social Science, Universidad Diego Portales
- Masters in Public Law and Constitutional Litigation, Universidad Diego Portales
Related Expertise
- Water Law
- Real Estate Law
- Natural Resources
Languages
- English
- Spanish
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Associate Lawyers
Experiencia Profesional
Abogado del Área de Comercio Internacional de Araya & Cía. desde 2021. Enfocado en la asesoría integral a clientes internacionales en materia agrícola, resolución internacional de controversias y contacto con mercados en América Latina. Anteriormente se desarrolló como abogado asociado del área civil y comercial en estudio jurídico Jana & Hermosilla.
Estudios Universitarios
- Abogado titulado de la Escuela de Derecho de la Universidad de Concepción, con distinción máxima.
Áreas de Práctica
- Derecho Comercial Internacional
- Contratación Internacional
- Resolución Internacional de Controversias
Idiomas
- Inglés
- Español
Education
- Lawyer, graduated from the Universidad Católica de Caracas, Venezuela (2013)
- International Business Specialist, Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas
- Business Administration Analyst, Instituto BIOS (Montevideo Uruguay)
- Master in International Law, Investment, Trade and Arbitration taught jointly by the Universidad de Chile and the University of Heidelberg, Germany.
Related Expertise
- International Commercial Law
- International Recruitment
- International Dispute Resolution
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Ms. Olalquiaga is a graduate from the Universidad del Desarrollo (2008). Constanza is a part of the International Trade team at Araya&Cía. from 2016, and deputy head of the area from 2019. Her experience is mainly focused on the drafting and handling of international contracts, which is an essential service in agribusiness exports. Her previous work experience was in the private sector specifically in the areas of Intellectual Property and International contracts.
Education
- Graduate from Universidad del Desarrollo (2008)
- Summer Institute in US Law, Washington University School of Law. St. Louis, MO
- International Agricultural Trade Course, Universidad de Chile 2019
- Compliance and Corporate Government Course – Universidad del Desarrollo 2019
- Diploma in Bankruptcy Law, Universidad de Chile 2020
- National and International Arbitration Course, Universidad del Desarrollo (2021)
Related Expertise
- International Commercial Law
- International Recruitment
- International Dispute Resolution
- Domestic and International Arbitration
- Bankruptcy Liquidations of Companies and Natural Persons
Languages
- Native English
- Spanish
Graduated from the Universidad del Desarrollo, she is part of Araya & Cía since 2021.
Her professional experience mainly focuses on advising, various clients in the field of labor and social security, as well as in civil-executive lawsuits.
Previously, she worked at Villalba y Cía. (2016 -2021).
Education
-Degree in legal sciences from the Universidad del Desarrollo (2011)
-Labor Litigation Course, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2017)
-Diploma in Labor Law with a mention in Oral Litigation (2018)
-Master in Labor Law and Social Security, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2019-2020)
-Course on Settlement and Calculation of Remuneration, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2020)
-Course of Migration Legislation and Foreign Contracts, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2020)
Practice areas
-Labor law and social security
-Civil law
Languages
– Graduate from Universidad del Desarrollo, part of the Natural Resources team since July 2023.
– Professional experience is based on Water Law, providing advice to different companies related to agribusiness in the country.
– She did her professional practice at the General Directorate of Water (2021).
University Studies:
– Bachelor of Laws, Universidad del Desarrollo.
– Master’s Degree in Environmental Law, Universidad del Desarrollo (2022 – in progress, ends in early December this year).
Areas of practice:
– Water Law – Natural Resources.
– Administrative Law.
Languages:
– Spanish.
– English.
Graduated in Legal and Social Sciences from the University of Los Andes, he has been part of the Transport and Insurance team at Araya & Cía. since 2023. His professional experience is primarily focused on Insurance Law, cargo claims, contracts related to the maritime business, and civil litigation. Previously, he worked as a lawyer at Hapag-Lloyd Shipping Company (2016-2020).
Education
- Graduated in Legal and Social Sciences from the University of Los Andes (2016)
- Diploma in Bankruptcy Law from the University of Chile (2020)
- Course on pandemics, obligations, and force majeure from the University of Los Andes (2020)
Practice areas
- Maritime Law
- Insurance Law
Languages
-English
-Spanish
Ignacio has been a part of the International Trade Team since 2022. His professional practice focuses on National and International Contracting for export agribusiness, resolution of domestic and international disputes, free trade and arbitration. Previously, he worked as a Legislative Advisor and International Economic Relations in the Cabinet of the Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism, and as a Complex Litigation Lawyer at Rivadaneira, Colombara & Zegers.
Education
- Lawyer (2017, Universidad Diego Portales)
- Diplomado in Free Trade (2017, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile)
- LLM Master in International Commercial Law, (2019-2021). University of Leicester, United Kingdom). Obtained the “Felicidad Martínez Purinos” Award for academic performance
- Diploma in Introduction to EU Law (2021, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
- Diplomado in Administrative Law (2022, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile)
Practice areas
- Intenational Trade
- Free Trade
- Resolution of Domestic and International Disputes
- Arbitration
Languages
-English
-Spanish
Mr. Apablaza has a degree in Legal and Social Science from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, with a mention in Private Law. He has been a part of the Natural Resources team at Araya & Cía from 2020. His experience is mainly focused on water rights, agribusiness and corporate matters, providing advice to the main agricultural companies in Chile.
Education
- Degree in Legal and Social Science from Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, with mention in Private Law, 2015
- Diploma in Water Law, Environmental and Climate Change, Universidad de Chile, 2022
Related Expertise
- Water Law – Natural Resources
- Corporate Law
- Administrative Law
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Education
- Bachelor of Laws, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
- Diploma in New Trends in Contracts and Damages.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation and Conflict Resolution.
- Civil and Commercial Law.
Languages
- Spanish.
Lawyer graduated from the Finis Terrae University, part of the Intellectual Property area. José Tomás has developed his professional career in intellectual property matters, such as domain name arbitration (Nic Chile), processing of trademark registrations both domestic and abroad, drafting of contracts in the area such as licenses or franchises, among others.
Previously he worked at Díaz Wiechers Abogados, a law firm specializing in matters of industrial and intellectual property, specifically in Plant varieties.
Education
- Graduate in Legal Sciences from the Finis Terrae University, with mention in Business Law
- He is currently completing a Diploma in Corporate Law from the Universidad de los Andes
- Courses at INAPI and OMPI on Industrial and Intellectual Property
Practice areas
- Intellectual Property
Languages
-English
-Spanish
Mr. Martin has a degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez, with a mention in Private law. He has been a part of the Natural Resources team at Araya & Cía since 2019. He is mainly dedicated to practice in the areas of water rights, agribusiness and litigation in the matters of natural resources, providing advice to the main agricultural companies in Chile.
Education
- Degree in Legal and Social Science from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez mention in Private Law, 2015
- Diploma in Sanctioning Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, 2022
Related Expertise
- Water Law
- Natural Resources
- Administrative Law
Languages
- English
- Spanish
He has been a part of the Transport and Insurance Team since 2022. His professional practice has been focused on litigation and the resolution of disputes arising from international cargo transportation contracts, both in Chilean courts and in national and international arbitrations. Previously, he worked as a litigating attorney at the law firm “Saez y Cía.” and as a judicial procurator at the law firms Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría, and Veloso, Flores y Reyes.
University Education
- Lawyer (2022, Universidad de Chile)
- Diploma in International Economic Law.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation and Conflict Resolution.
- National and International Arbitration.
- Maritime, Air, and Land Transportation.
- Insurance Law.
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Attorney graduated from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, is part of the Tax and Corporate Law team at Araya & Cía. since 2023. His professional experience is focused on the corporate field, advising companies on the analysis and management of various types of entities.
Previously, he worked at Massa, Camus & Ortuzar (2022-2023).
Education
- Bachelor of Legal Sciences from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2018).
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Law.
Languages
- Spanish.
A graduate of the Adolfo Ibáñez University, José Miguel Medina Larraín has been part of the Araya & Cía International Trade team since 2021. His professional practice focuses on advising domestic and foreign clients in matters of Corporate Law, civil and commercial contracts, especially in operations related to export agribusiness. Likewise, he focuses his professional practice on litigation and conflict resolution, either before ordinary or arbitral courts. Previously, he worked at Eyzaguirre & Cía. and De La Maza y Cía.
Education
-Degree in Legal and Social Sciences from the Adolfo Ibáñez University (2015)
Practice areas
-Civil law
-Commercial Law
-Litigation
Languages
-English
-Spanish
Attorney graduated from Adolfo Ibáñez University, he has been a part of Araya & Cía.’s labor team since 2022, serving as co-leader of the labor department. His professional experience primarily focuses on corporate labor advisory and labor litigation, including cases related to workplace accidents, fundamental rights violations, subcontracting law, unjustified dismissals, administrative appeals, internal investigations for workplace harassment and sexual misconduct, among others. Additionally, he has experience in bankruptcy proceedings and executive trials.
Previously, he worked in the labor department of Ossandón Abogados (2010-2015).
Education
- Bachelor of Legal Sciences from Adolfo Ibáñez University (2008).
- Diploma in Labor Law, University of Chile, 2010.
- Diploma in Negotiation, Catholic University, 2013.
- Diploma in Labor Law, Institute of Judicial Studies, 2022.
- Specialization Course: Employer’s Duty of Safety, Catholic University, 2021.
- Mandarin Chinese, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Basic Level, 2012.
Areas of Practice
- Labor Law
- Civil Law
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Italian
- Portuguese
Attorney, Finis Terrae University. Previously worked at Vargas y Consultores Asociados and Celedón, Bulnes & Cía Abogados.
Education
- Bachelor of Legal Sciences from Finis Terrae University.
- Master’s in Business Taxation from the University of Los Andes.
- Diploma in Tax Litigation and Auditing from Adolfo Ibáñez University.
- Diploma in Estate Planning and International Taxation from the University of CEMA, Buenos Aires.
Areas of Practice
- Tax Law.
- Corporate Law.
Languages
- Spanish.
- English.
- Attorney, Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences from the University of Chile. He has been a part of the Insurance and Transportation team at Araya & Cía since 2023. His professional experience focuses on Transportation and Insurance Law, cargo claims, and negotiation with shipping lines, as well as the processing and litigation of civil cases in Ordinary and Arbitral Courts of Justice.Previously, he worked as a Procurator at the BARBUSS Law Firm (2022).
University Education
- Bachelor of Humanities and Social Sciences from the University of Chile (2014).
- Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences from the University of Chile (2021).
Areas of Practice
- Civil Law.
- Maritime Law.
Languages
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- Spanish.
- English.
A graduate in Law from the Universidad del Desarrollo, he currently works as a procurator in the Tax and Corporate as well as Labor areas. He has been a part of Araya & Cía. since 2021, initially starting in the Water Rights area and later transferring to the Tax and Corporate area, along with the Labor area.
University Education
- Graduate in Law from Universidad del Desarrollo.
Areas of Practice
- Tax and Corporate Law
- Civil and Labor Law
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Germa
A graduate in Legal Sciences with a specialization in Public Law from Universidad Finis Terrae, he currently works as a procurator in the Natural Resources area and has been a part of Araya & Cía since 2023. His professional experience primarily focuses on water rights, environmental matters, as well as providing legal counsel in the civil and administrative fields. He completed his professional practice to obtain the title of Attorney at the General Directorate of Water.
University Education
- Bachelor of Legal Sciences with a specialization in Public Law from Universidad Finis Terrae (2020).
- Professional Practice at the General Directorate of Water (2023).
Areas of Practice
- Water Law
- Natural Resources
- Administrative Law
- Civil Law
Languages
- Spanish
- English
