Chile 2024
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Executive legal, compliance and audit manager | Pacific Hydro Chile
Vice president, associate general counsel, head of Latin America | Everest Insurance Chile
Legal, sustainability and corporate affairs director | Softys
Director of legal services | Compañía General de Electricidad
General counsel Chile and Latam | Sodexo
Legal vice president, general counsel | CODELCO (Corporación del Cobre de Chile)
Vice president, legal and corporate affairs | Claro Chile
Chief legal officer and chief compliance officer | Grupo Sencorp
Regional legal director for the Andean Cluster (Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador) | Pfizer
General counsel, sustainability and corporate affairs | Sierra Gorda SCM
Lead legal counsel, Andean and South Cone Region | FedEx
Director legal and compliance officer | Sociedad Austral de Electricidad - SAESA
Senior manager, international legal affairs | SBA
General counsel, Chile and lead counsel for Latin America | EY
The Legal 500 is delighted to present the GC Powerlist Chile: 2024. In this edition, we explore the evolving role of in-house counsel in Chile, where legal professionals are navigating a landscape shaped by regulatory changes, economic fluctuations, and rapid technological advancements. These factors are redefining the role of general counsel, placing them at the forefront of strategic decision-making and crisis management within their organisations.
In this dynamic environment, Chile’s legal leaders are pioneering innovative approaches to crisis management, championing diversity and inclusion, driving sustainability initiatives, and integrating advanced legal technologies. The professionals featured in this edition have shared invaluable insights into how they are adapting and excelling in these roles. As they lead the charge in implementing new technologies, these general counsel are unlocking efficiencies and enhancing team performance, all while delivering significant value to their businesses.
Beyond technology, these in-house counsel are prioritising critical issues such as diversity and inclusion within their teams. Legal leaders in Chile recognise the importance of fostering diverse perspectives to drive innovation and create a more equitable workplace. As one of our standout contributors, Rodrigo Gutiérrez Marticorena, lead counsel – Andean and South Cone region at FedEx, explains: ‘A culture centred on inclusion, where team members feel respected and valued, cannot be confined to a simple statement of principles. It must be backed by concrete actions that educate and raise awareness, promoting understanding and commitment. Through the development of policies, programmes, and the monitoring of their implementation, lawyers have a unique role to play.’
Sustainability has also emerged as a core focus for many Chilean legal teams, as they strive to align their companies’ practices with global standards and societal expectations. The legal professionals featured in this publication are taking proactive steps to embed sustainability within their operations, ensuring that legal strategies align with long-term environmental and social goals. As Rosario Fernández Parga, legal coordinator at Nuveen Natural Capital, shared: ‘Our company is deeply invested in sustainability—it is central to our mission and our responsibility to both the planet and our investors. We maintain strict zero-deforestation policies, conduct environmental due diligence, pursue renewable energy opportunities, and invest in projects that protect pollinators like bees. We engage with local communities and consider our impact when making decisions, while also allocating funds for specific aid projects that deliver tangible benefits. As legal coordinator, I have worked to ensure our compliance with evolving regulations by incorporating environmental considerations into our legal processes, including conducting environmental reviews of previously acquired properties. I’m also involved in selecting and developing projects that improve the quality of life for communities surrounding our investments.’
The GC Powerlist Chile: 2024 celebrates the most influential and visionary in-house lawyers in the country. Their ability to lead through uncertainty, drive positive change, and provide strategic value underscores the critical role they play within their organisations. We are honoured to share their stories, insights, and achievements, which stand as a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.
Congratulations to all the outstanding in-house lawyers featured in this edition of the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Chile.
Francisco Castro| Editorial Lead – GC Powerlist Chile 2024
Sara Maggi | Editorial Lead – GC Powerlist Chile 2024
Last week, Legal 500 had the absolute pleasure of celebrating the launch of the GC Powerlist Canada 2026. With the skylines of Toronto and Vancouver as our incredible backdrop, we gathered at DLA Piper’s offices in both cities with some of the most prestigious names in the country’s in-house legal community.
Behind those names, titles and recognitions are exceptional professionals who, over the past year, have demonstrated remarkable resilience, a commitment to innovation, and an impeccable understanding of what it means to be a good leader in a profession that is under constant pressure and change.
During the evening, Carmen Godoy, lead editor of this year’s GC Powerlist Canada, welcomed attendees and shared the findings of this year’s research. Throughout the past year, key themes emerged, including resilience in the face of uncertainty, the responsible integration of AI into the legal function, and the growing strategic role of the general counsel within the business.
What stood out most during the research was how the legal leaders recognised in this year’s Powerlist understand that the lasting impact of their achievements must be grounded in a leadership style that always puts people first.
During our events, Russel Drew, Partner and CEO at DLA Piper Canada in Toronto, and Brian Hiebert, Partner at DLA Piper Canada in Vancouver, also shared words of encouragement and gratitude, recognising the important and valuable contributions that our powerlisters make to their organisations and to the broader legal profession.
We would like to thank DLA Piper for its support in fostering these opportunities to bring together the in-house legal community around the world.
And to our powerlisters, congratulations on a truly well-deserved recognition. It was a great pleasure to host you and learn more about your experiences and achievements. Thank you for being part of our GC community, and we hope to see you again soon.
Carmen Godoy Martin – Lead editor GC Powerlist Canada 2026.
