Litigation, White-Collar Crime, Competition and Antitrust, Public Law, Life Sciences

Along with being a founding partner of az in 1991, Gabriel Zaliasnik leads the litigation area that has marked our DNA ever since. He is a professor of Criminal Law at the University of Chile and in recent years has served as coordinator of the Criminal Procedure Code Reform Commission of the Chilean Ministry of Justice.

Today he is considered one of the leading criminal lawyers in the country, however, he is recognized for his skills in all types of highly complex litigation. He focuses his practice on highly complex criminal law matters such as economic crimes and extradition proceedings. His skills as a litigator have allowed him to integrate other disciplines such as constitutional law, antitrust law, regulatory law, in the resolution of conflicts. For the same reason, he is recognized in the field for numerous judgments that have marked the Chilean jurisprudence, being a reference in the area and providing permanent advice to the National Congress in the processing of bills. Given his vast experience in litigation, the prestigious British publication Chambers & Partners has distinguished him, year after year, as one of the best lawyers in Chile in the categories “Dispute Resolution” and “White Collar Crime”, highlighting his great versatility, clarity and precision when facing the courts. He is also recognized for his strategic and teamwork skills, especially in negotiations with authorities. Similarly, Mr. Zaliasnik has been chosen by the renowned U.S. publication, Best Lawyers, as one of the best lawyers in Chile in criminal defense.

-Professor of Criminal Law, Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile (2005 to date).

-Association Internationale de Droit Penale (AIDP).

-Chilean Bar Association A.G.

-Institute of Criminal Sciences.

-International Trademark Association (INTA).

Member of the Advisory Council of the Pro Bono Foundation.

Founding Partner

-Lawyer, University of Chile (1992).

-Master in Liberal Arts, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2019 – 2020)