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Senior Partners
Representative Legal Matters
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
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
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
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
Mr. Leiva is a part of Araya & Cía since 2003. He has more than 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
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
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.
Education
- 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
Idiomas
- Spanish
- English
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Country Manager
Representative Legal Matters
Attorney of the International Trade Area at Araya & Cía since 2021. Mr. Maldonado focuses on giving comprehensive advice to international clients specifically on agricultural matters, international dispute resolution and has extensive contacts with markets throughout Latin America. Previously, he worked as an associate lawyer in the civil and commercial areas at the Jana & Hermosilla law firm.
Estudios Universitarios
- Lawyer graduated from the School of Law of the Universidad de Concepcion, with maximum distinction.
Related Expertise
- Immigration Business Law
- International Contracts
- International Dispute Resolution
Languages
- Spanish
- English
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Associated Lawyers
Representative Legal Matters
Mr. Osman is a member of the International Trade team, he has experience in both Law and International Business. His work at Araya & Cía focuses on the drafting and review of international contracts, international dispute resolution and contacts with markets in Latin America.
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
Idiomas
- Spanish
- English
Experiencia Profesional
Master in Taxation and Tax Policy from Universidad De Lima. Olga is General Manager and part of the legal team of Araya & Cía. Abogados since 2019. With more than 11 years of relevant experience in tax analysis and advising companies in tax and corporate matters. She has participated as a speaker in several seminars, where she has discussed issues related to the taxation of legal entities.
Estudios Universitarios
- Lawyer, graduated in 2009 at Universidad Pedro Ruíz Gallo, Peru.
- Master’s Degree in Taxation and Fiscal Policy at Universidad De Lima.
- Postgraduate degree in Tax Law at Universidad San Martín de Porres.
- Graduate of the XXXIII Postgraduate Program (PDP) in Taxation, Universidad de Lima.
- Expert of the Orientation Managers Program – Lima and Callao Service Centers – SUNAT.
Áreas de Práctica
- Tax Law
- Corporate Law
Idiomas
- Spanish
- English
Senior lawyer, part of the team of Araya & Cía. Abogados since 2020, with a graduate degree in Business Law with practice in Competition and Regulatory Policy. With more than 12 years of experience in litigation, specialized in the establishment and defense of clients in civil, administrative and labor litigation and proceedings before regulatory entities. He has handled important litigation cases in defense of national financial institutions.
Education
- Lawyer graduated from the School of Law and Political Sciences of the University of San Martin de Porres.
- Graduate Degree in Business Law with Practices in Competition and Regulatory Policies from the University of San Martin de Porres (Peru) and the University of Alicante (Spain).
- Diploma in Mining and Environmental Law from the Lima Bar Association.
- Diploma in International Business Law, International Business Transactions from the American University Washington College of Law.
- Course on Litigation Law, Yale University (USA).
- Specialization Course in European Business Law from the University of Alicante (Spain).
Related Expertise
- Corporate Law
- Civil Law and Litigation
- Credit Collection
- Labor and Employment Law
- Consumer Law
- Immigration Law
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- Portuguese
Representative Legal Matters
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 Governments 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
- Spanish
- Native English
Representative Legal Matters
Mr. Vargas has been a part of the Araya & Cía International Trade Team since 2020. His expertise is focused in legal advice for multinational companies, handling international contracting, commercial Exchange, immigration issues, hiring foreign workers, international dispute resolution and business development.
Estudios Universitarios
- Law Degree, Universidad Central de Venezuela (2009).
- Advanced Program of Intellectual Property from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello, Venezuela (2010).
- LL.M. in Investment Law, Trade and Arbitration from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, together with the Universidad de Chile( 2015).
Related Expertise
- Immigration Law
- International Trade
- International Recruitment
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
Attorney in charge of the Intellectual Property area. Graduated from the University of San Ignacio de Loyola in Lima, Peru. Lawyer authorized by the Supreme Court of Chile. Her experience focuses on Intellectual Property law in Chile and Peru: processing and litigation of trademarks, patents, license agreements, domain registrations, data protection and plant varieties. She also has experience in the areas of consumer protection law and unfair trade.
Education
- Lawyer graduated from the University of San Ignacio de Loyola (2015).
- Lawyer degree recognized by the Supreme Court of Chile (2018).
- Diploma in Law and Business, University of Los Andes, Chile (2021).
- Course in good practices of free competition Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2020).
- Course in Chilean sign language, Amoma Foundation, Chile (2019).
- Aeronautical law course, Indecopi School (2015).
- Consumer Law course, Indecopi School (2016).
- Intellectual Property course, Indecopi School (2016).
Related Expertise
- Intellectual Property
- International Contracts
- Unfair Trade
- Data Protection
- Consumer Protection
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
Graduate from the Universidad de Chile, Nicolás Monge Berríos is part of the Araya & Cía. International Trade team since 2019. His professional practice includes advising national and foreign clients in matters of corporate law, civil and commercial contracts, especially in operations related to agribusiness exports. Additionally Mr. Monge also focuses in litigation and conflict resolution, before Ordinary or Arbitration Courts. Previously, he worked at Edwards y Cía. Abogados (2016-2017) and in Cruz y Cía. Abogados (2018).
Education
- Graduate from Universidad de Chile (2015).
- Oral Litigation course, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2020).
- Diploma in Corporate Law, Universidad de Los Andes (ongoing).
Áreas de Práctica
- Corporate Law
Idiomas
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
Lawyer of the Insurance and Maritime Law team at Araya & Cía. Mr. Rogers is in charge of claims for cargo accidents and negotiation with Shipping Companies. He has vast experience in Insurance and Maritime Law.
Education
- Lawyer graduated from the Faculty of Law, Universidad Diego Portales.
- Diploma in Maritime and Sea Law, Faculty of Law of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
Related Expertise
- Insurance and Maritime Law
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
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).
Áreas de Práctica
- Civil Law
- Commercial Law
- Litigation
Idiomas
- Spanish
- English
Representative Legal Matters
Lawyer of the Transport and Insurance Law team at Araya & Cia.
Degree in Legal and Social Science from the University of Chile. His professional experience focuses mainly on civil trials and arbitration of Transportation Law, claims for cargo accidents and negotiations with Air, Transport and Shipping lines.
Previously, he worked at the Barbuss Law Firm (2018-2022), in the Transpor Law area.
Education
- Degree in Legal and Social Science from the University of Chile (2018)
- Refresher course in Civil Liability of the State, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso (2020)
- Accredited in Marine Insurance Underwriting by the Latin American Association of Marine Underwriters – ALSUM (2021)
- Currently studying a Diploma in Sea and Maritime Law at the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso
Áreas de Práctica
- Insurance
- Transport Law
Idiomas
- Spanish
