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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. 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
- 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
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
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).
Estudios Universitarios
- 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)
Related Expertise
- Maritime Law
- Insurance Law
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
