Legal manager North Latin America and Andean region | Electrolux
General counsel and corporate compliance officer | Sacyr Chile
Legal manager, data protection officer and human rights correspondant | L’Oréal Chile
General counsel Chile and compliance officer Latam | ALSTOM
Vice president associate general counsel head of legal Latin America | Everest Compañía de Seguros Generales Chile
Vice president, corporate affairs and sustainability | WOM Chile
Chief legal, sustainability and corporate affairs officer | Softys
General counsel, corporate affairs and corporate secretary | Aclara Resources
General counsel and secretary of the board | ENEL Chile and Enel Americas
General counsel, chief compliance officer and corporate secretary | Grupo Automotores Gildemeister
Legal manager – compliance and ethics | The Adecco Group
Vice president of legal and compliance in Andes | Liberty Mutual Insurance
Head of legal and compliance Chile, Perú and Ecuador | Boehringer Ingelheim
In-house lawyer, fiscal | Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Norte Express
General counsel for Latin America and Caribbean, and regional director risk management LAC | WSP
Director of legal affairs | Empresa de Correos de Chile
General counsel | Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales
Legal and compliance manager | Grupo Bureau Veritas Chile
Human resources director | G4S Security Services Chile
Company secretary and general counsel | Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional
Legal and administration director | Minera Freeport McMoRan South America Limitada
Vice president legal, regulatory and coporate affairs | VTR Comunicaciones
Legal manager – fiscal | Fábricas y Maestranzas del Ejército
Head of legal, compliance and ethics officer | EDF Renewables Chile
Associate general counsel and head of Latin America legal organisation | TATA Consultancy Services
Corporate legal manager | Empresa Nacional del Petróleo
Senior corporate and real estate lawyer | Gibraltar Group
The Legal 500 has been analysing the capabilities of law firms around the world for 35 years. Over the course of the last decade, we have expanded our legal analysis to include corporate counsel–again on a global scale–as reflected in our GC Powerlist series, which identifies the leading corporate counsel in more than 150 jurisdictions.
As lead researcher for The Legal 500’s Chile GC Powerlist 2022, it is my pleasure to introduce this extensive edition of the GC Powerlist series. Rarely have we conducted so many interviews with the leading in-house legal minds of a country while investigating; it was a privilege to be able to speak with the lawyers contained within these pages about opportunities and challenges they face now and in the future. Some examples of these enervating discussions are below.
In common with their contemporaries around the world, Chile-based GCs have endured a highly uncertain past two years. As Alberto Vergara, director of litigation at Scotiabank Chile reflects, ‘the Covid-19 pandemic made the changes and challenges that we were already facing even more dramatic, urgent, and exponential. Legal counsel, especially in-house ones, had to adopt overnight ways of working that we previously would have considered counterintuitive’. He views the agility that he and his in-house legal colleagues showed in adapting to the pandemic’s new requirements in order to continue effectively serving their organisations as a point of pride: ‘We as legal counsel were crucial in order to provide the legal advice required to adapt to the new circumstances, putting aside our established wisdom and old ways of working. We should be proud of the outcome.’
Anastassia Fagetti Arenas, legal manager, data protection officer and human rights correspondent for L’Oreal Chile summed up the huge value that top-quality in-house counsel can give to an organisation, with a fitting tribute to her contemporaries: ‘With our ability to anticipate changes in an increasingly volatile, complex, uncertain and ambiguous world, having a position in legal matters allows us to evaluate the most suitable solutions proactively and take a more active role in the face of different changes or challenges. This ability to accelerate our legal vision allows us to protect the organisation’s reputation and ourselves against possible impacts on the company, our stakeholders, and shareholders.’
I am extremely pleased to present this list of the most successful, agile and innovative in-house lawyers in Chile.
Yoonsong Choi | Lead Research Analyst | GC Powerlist Chile 2022
The Legal 500 has kindly invited Carey to host the fourth edition of the GC Powerlist Chile, which recognises the most influential and innovative general counsel of Chile. In order to identify the top general counsel in the country, The Legal 500 conducted independent research, which includes in-depth consultations with important members of the Chilean legal community, with a particular emphasis on those general counsel that promote effective team collaboration.
Carey warmly congratulates those who have been recognised, including those with whom we have shared professional experiences that have enabled us to appreciate first hand their leadership and effectiveness.
Although Chile is experiencing tumultuous times, including the drafting of a new constitution which will be approved or rejected through a referendum in September, the legal community in Chile widely believes that our democratic traditions, our solid institutions, a general absence of corruption and a respect for the rule of law will ultimately allow our country to continue prospering and maintain its position as one of the leading nations in Latin America.
Carey reiterates its belief that the general counsel recognised by The Legal 500 have played, and will continue to play, an important role in maintaining Chile’s high ethical and political standards. We view them as legal lighthouses which guide the corporations they serve, preventing them from making decisions that might lead them to dangerous waters. As Chile’s largest law firm, Carey, of course, shares this task.
We also share many of the same values and beliefs with this group of prestigious general counsels. Building a strong and positive culture in a law firm is not an easy task and requires continual work and reflection. We at Carey appreciate the leadership and inspiration that the lawyers recognised by The Legal 500 this year provide to the entire legal community.
Thank you to The Legal 500 for this invitation and, once again, congratulations to the general counsel selected for their outstanding work.
Jorge Carey | Chairman | Carey
The GC Summit: Saudi Arabia 2025 gathered leading figures from across the Kingdom’s legal and business landscape for a full day of dynamic conversations, thought leadership, and peer learning. Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Riyadh, the conference served as an important forum for general counsel and other senior legal counsel to discuss the evolving challenges and strategic opportunities shaping the corporate legal function today. The day’s agenda was marked by a wide range of topics, including regulatory engagement, competition law, dispute resolution, family business dynamics, legal AI implementation, and market entry across the GCC. Featuring a line-up of influential legal minds, the summit highlighted the increasingly strategic role of general counsel and offered practical takeaways for those navigating complex legal and commercial environments.
The summit opened with a brief welcome address from the Legal 500’s research editor, Francisco Castro, highlighting the importance in gathering the country’s in-house legal community in events like the GC Summit, as a means for sharing best practices and making new and meaningful connections.
The first panel discussion, “Dealing with Regulators: Strategies for Effective Engagement and Advocacy,” examined how in-house legal teams can build strong, constructive relationships with regulatory bodies while safeguarding their organisations’ commercial interests. Moderated by Zamakhchary & Co., the panel brought together legal experts from both the public and private sectors. The discussion emphasised the importance of transparency, strategic communication, and positioning legal departments as trusted intermediaries between business and government.
This was followed by a session on “Shaping Competition Law in the Kingdom,” which explored Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving antitrust landscape. Representatives from Monckton Chambers, Al Akeel & Partners, and the General Authority for Competition discussed recent developments in the law, the culture of compliance, and the practical implications for legal teams operating within and outside the Kingdom. The panel reinforced the notion that effective compliance requires both a technical understanding of the law and a proactive corporate culture.
After a short coffee break, the programme resumed with “Friendly Until It Isn’t: Managing M&A Fallout Before it Starts.” This session focused on the critical importance of arbitration clauses in cross-border M&A agreements. Panellists explored how in-house counsel can reduce dispute risk from the outset by carefully crafting arbitration provisions, considering key elements such as institutional rules, confidentiality terms, and seat selection. Discussions also covered strategies for managing parallel proceedings and post-closing conflicts, offering a robust framework for navigating M&A disputes.
The fourth session of the day addressed a particularly sensitive area for legal professionals in the region: “Shareholder Disputes in Family Businesses and the Evolving Role of In-house Counsel in the Middle East.” The discussion shed light on the distinct pressures facing in-house lawyers in family-run enterprises, particularly as these businesses expand internationally. Speakers explored how to manage conflicts of interest, navigate cross-border legal differences, and mediate complex internal dynamics while upholding legal and ethical standards. The conversation highlighted the nuanced role of the in-house counsel as both legal advisor and trusted business partner in environments shaped by tradition and rapid growth.
Following lunch, attention turned to innovation with “How to Successfully Implement Legal AI: A Step-by-Step Guide.” This practical session was moderated by Francisco Castro from Legal 500, interviewing LEGALFLY’s CEO and co-founder, Ruben Miessen, who demystified the process of adopting AI in legal operations. From choosing the right use case to developing a compelling business case and piloting AI tools, this interactive and engaging presentation focused on actionable steps to unlock the value of AI in legal departments.
The final panel discussion, “Corporate and Commercial Challenges in GCC Market Entry,” addressed the legal and regulatory complexities businesses face when expanding into the Gulf Cooperation Council region. Experts from Meysan and their regional partners discussed key aspects of corporate structuring, foreign investment regulations, and commercial contract practices, offering attendees clear insights into risk mitigation and compliance strategies. The session emphasised the importance of local legal expertise and cross-border coordination for companies aiming to establish or scale operations across GCC jurisdictions.
The day concluded with closing remarks by Arwa M. Al-Shaghrood, General Counsel and Board Secretary at the FII Institute, who reflected on the role of general counsel in regional transformation and the summit’s success in facilitating knowledge exchange. A dedicated networking session followed, providing attendees with the opportunity to build new relationships and continue the day’s conversations in a more informal setting.
In all, the GC Summit: Saudi Arabia 2025 offered legal professionals in the region a timely and practical platform to explore emerging challenges and exchange innovative strategies. From regulatory engagement to legal technology and cross-border expansion, the summit reaffirmed the vital role that in-house legal departments play in shaping resilient, future-ready organisations in an increasingly complex legal environment. Legal 500 looks forward to returning to Riyadh for the release of its inaugural GC Powerlist: Saudi Arabia, highlighting the top corporate counsel in the country.
