{"id":52734,"date":"2025-10-20T08:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/?post_type=press_releases&p=52734"},"modified":"2025-10-20T08:32:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:32:33","slug":"dla-piper-welcomes-macarena-gatica-to-the-data-privacy-and-cybersecurity-practice","status":"publish","type":"press_releases","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/press-releases\/dla-piper-welcomes-macarena-gatica-to-the-data-privacy-and-cybersecurity-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"DLA Piper welcomes Macarena Gatica to the Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice"},"content":{"rendered":"

DLA Piper is pleased to welcome Macarena Gatica as a partner in the firm\u2019s Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Her arrival reflects the firm\u2019s commitment to expanding the capabilities of its Chile office.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gatica brings more than 20 years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, and technology law in Chile and greater Latin America. She is recognized for her work implementing new data privacy regulations and has worked with companies across various industries.<\/p>\n

In addition to her legal practice, Gatica lectures on data protection at the Pontificia Universidad Cat\u00f3lica de Chile and Universidad del Desarrollo. She played a key role in shaping Chile\u2019s Data Protection Law and is frequently invited by Chile\u2019s Congress to provide deep industry insight on technology-related legislative initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cMacarena is widely regarded as one of Latin America\u2019s go-to lawyers when companies face their most complex data and technology challenges,\u201d said Francisco J. Cerezo, Chair of the firm\u2019s US-Latin America practice. \u201cHer arrival strengthens our global platform and reflects our continued commitment to excellence and delivering the highest level of counsel to our clients across the Americas and globally.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to welcome Macarena and are confident she will be a tremendous asset to our team, especially in continuing the outstanding work already underway in the technology and cybersecurity space,\u201d said Matias Zegers, Managing Partner of DLA Piper Chile.<\/p>\n

DLA Piper in Latin America\u2019s team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region. Our integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the DLA Piper global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to our US-based cross-border attorneys, our teams frequently work with our professionals throughout the LatAm region, Iberian Peninsula, and around the globe. DLA Piper\u2019s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables us to serve all our clients\u2019 legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there. For more information, visit\u00a0Latin America | DLA Piper<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-52734","press_releases","type-press_releases","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases\/52734","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press_releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/press_releases"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/developments\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52734"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}