Partners
Our Team
In VOMA Abogados, we have joined the long experience of its four partners, who, working with highly specialized and diverse teams, focus on offering an innovative and close service to our clients to help them successfully face their challenges, properly manage their risks and take advantage of and optimize their business opportunities.
YURI VARELA B.
yuri@voma.cl
He concentrates his professional experience on providing specialized tax advice to companies and individuals. He is a lawyer from the Universidad de Chile and obtained a Master’s Degree in Tax Law from the Universidad de Chile.
He concentrates his professional experience on providing specialized tax advice to companies and individuals.
He is a lawyer from the Universidad de Chile and obtained a Master’s Degree in Tax Law from the Universidad de Chile. He completed an International Taxation and Tax Institutions and Techniques course at the Institute of Tax Studies of Spain. He obtained the First Prize in the XXI International Contest of Monographs of the Inter-American Center of Tax Administrations (CIAT, 2008). Yuri was an Internal Revenue Service (SII) official between 2000 and 2011, performing various managerial functions and responsibilities.
His peers elected Yuri as Director of the Chilean Institute of Tax Law between 2017 and 2023. In 2019, he was appointed National Rapporteur for the «Observatory on the Protection of Taxpayers’ Rights» of the IBFD (Observatory on the Protection of Taxpayers’ Rights). In 2020, he completed a Diploma in Mining Law at the Law School of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and was invited to collaborate with the Study Group of the International Law Association and in 2022, he was appointed President of the Latin American Institute of Tax Law (ILADT). He has published several books and tax articles in specialized journals.
He was a founder and member of PORTATAX Chile from 2011 to 2023. He is a member of the Chilean Institute of Tax Law, the International Fiscal Association-Chile, and the Chilean Bar Association.
MARCELO OLIVARES C.
marcelo@voma.cl
He has specialized in advising on natural resources (mining, water, environment), engineering and construction agreements, technology, taxation, and public works concessions
He has specialized in advising on natural resources (mining, water, environment), engineering and construction agreements, technology, taxation, and public works concessions. He was part of the Quinzio y Cía law firm from 2001 to 2007 and 2009 to 2023. Between 2016 and 2019, he was the Legal Vice President of Andes Iron SpA for its Dominga project.
He studied law at the Universidad de Chile. He obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Natural Resources and Environment from the University of Denver Law School, Colorado, USA, specializing in mining and energy. He was a member of the Program for the Instruction of Lawyers (PIL) at Harvard Law School (USA).
Marcelo is a Professor of Mining Law and Water Law at the Universidad de Chile Law School and Professor of Mining Legislation at the Mining Engineering Department and at the Industrial Engineering Department of the School of Engineering and Mathematics of the Universidad de Chile, in the latter of which he participates in the Master of Business Administration, Mining Industry version. He is currently the director of the Center for Copper and Mining Studies (CESCO).
PABLO MANCILLA D.
pablo@voma.cl
His practice specializes in labor law, and he has extensive experience in preventive counseling, collective bargaining processes, internal investigations, and labor litigation representation. He also provides specialized corporate advice to diverse companies and is an expert in matters related to ethics and compliance
His practice specializes in labor law, and he has extensive experience in preventive counseling, collective bargaining processes, internal investigations, and labor litigation representation. He also provides specialized corporate advice to diverse companies and is an expert in matters related to ethics and compliance.
Pablo obtained his law degree from Universidad de Chile in 2009. He has completed several diploma courses and specialization programs in Labor and Corporate Law at the same university, where he also worked as an assistant in the Labor Law and Social Security Department.
He also completed a specialization course in Compliance at the IAE Business School of the Austral University of Argentina.
Since August 2021, he has held the Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance Certification (LPEC) granted by the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI).
Daniela Veth R.
daniela@voma.cl
Daniela has specialized in advising multinational companies in the natural resources area on corporate, contractual, labour, sourcing, new project development, exploration, community relations and compliance matters.
Daniela has specialized in advising multinational companies in the natural resources area on corporate, contractual, labour, sourcing, new project development, exploration, community relations and compliance matters.
Prior to joining VOMA, Daniela was an external lawyer at the Legal Department of Minera Freeport McMoran South America Limitada; senior lawyer at Inversiones Barrick Conosur (Barrick Gold); senior lawyer at the Legal Vice-Presidency of Sierra Gorda; and senior lawyer at the Legal Vice-Presidency of Antofagasta Minerals, among others.
She studied Law at the Universidad de Chile and holds a Diploma in Business Unit Management from the Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.
Enzo Ferrari M.
eferrari@voma.cl
Enzo has specialized in the companies´ own matters, with expertise in the areas related to electric power, complex negotiation, corporate practice and contract law.
Enzo has specialized in the companies´ own matters, with expertise in the areas related to electric power, complex negotiation, corporate practice and contract law.
He has been directly involved in the various stages of the life cycle of the electricity business, including development, permitting, financing, construction, operation and exploitation of projects, power plants and transmission systems. He has experience and participates in project development contracts in their different types, in the acquisition and sale of projects and electrical assets, as well as in the commercialization of energy in its different modalities, together with the negotiation of transmission agreements and other necessary agreements, both from the point of view of developers, suppliers and end clients, advising on the aspects of the regulatory framework.
As part of his experience, he has been Head of Legal at SunEdison (2013-2016); Manager of Legal and Corporate Affairs at Enel Green Power Chile and Peru (2009-20213); and Deputy Legal Manager at VTR GlobalCom S.A. (2001 – 2009).
He studied Law at the Universidad de Chile and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law (MBL) from the Universidad Adolfo Ibañez.
Carlos Schultz
carlos@voma.cl
He specializes in advising on Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets matters. He has represented domestic and international clients in transactions, joint ventures, financial matters, investment projects and corporate restructurings.
He specializes in advising on Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Markets matters. He has represented domestic and international clients in transactions, joint ventures, financial matters, investment projects and corporate restructurings. He has extensive experience in acquisitions and restructurings of companies related to education and infrastructure. He has served on boards of directors and administrative bodies of various companies and has been a director of publicly traded corporations.
He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds an MBA from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Business School.
Prior to joint VOMA, he founded and was partner in Schultz Carrasco & Benitez from 2016 to 2025. Before that, he founded Silva Rencoret & Schultz Ltda. and from 2008 to 2013 practiced in Schultz & Cía. Ltda. Previously, he was an associate of the M&A group in Carey y Cía. by 10 years, and he also served as Legal Manager in Compañía de Seguros de Vida La Construcción S.A. (Life Insurance Company).
He is a member of the International Bar Association (IBA).
MONTSERRAT VON HARSEN B.
montserrat@voma.cl
She specializes in consulting for mining companies.
She has specialized in consulting for mining companies, developing strategic plans for the management of their water resources and providing consulting services on this subject to organizations in the sector.
She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Chile. She earned a certificate in Natural Resource Project Development from the University of Chile.
MARIA DANIELA ÁLVAREZ A.
maria.daniela@voma.cl
She has specialized in advising on environmental law, waste management and recovery (REP Law), environmental assessment and procedures before the General Directorate of Water, as well as in defense in sanctioning proceedings before the Environmental Superintendency and in advising on contracts and administrative procedures.
She has specialized in advising on environmental law, waste management and recovery (REP Law), environmental assessment and procedures before the General Directorate of Water, as well as in defense in sanctioning proceedings before the Environmental Superintendency and in advising on contracts and administrative procedures.
She completed her professional studies at Universidad de Chile with highest honors. She has participated in courses on Renewable Energy Project Development (Universidad de Chile), Climate Change Litigation (Universidad de Chile and Heidelberg University); completed the postgraduate diploma Instruments of Environmental Management: New Trends and the course Business and Human Rights: Due Diligence and Recent Regulatory Developments (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Heidelberg University).
Previously she was part of Fernández Abogados and Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados.
CAMILA TOBAR M.
camila@voma.cl
She specializes in advising on labor law.
She has specialized in labor law.
She completed her professional studies at Universidad de Chile and has served as a teaching assistant for various courses at the same institution.
PAULA PEÑAFIEL C.
paula@voma.cl
She specializes in procedures and proceedings in tax law.
She has specialized in procedures and proceedings in tax law, focusing on taxpayer defense before tax authorities and specialized courts.
She studied at Universidad Central de Chile. She has completed courses in Tax Law, Administrative Statute, Succession Law, and Probate Proceedings.
She serves as an external collaborator for the Chilean Institute of Tax Law (ICHDT).
Previously, she worked at Asesorías Varelacia Ltda.
SEBASTIÁN IBÁÑEZ P.
sebastian@voma.cl
Specializes in tax advisory.
He specializes in tax advice on VAT and income tax for companies and individuals, ensuring tax compliance and tax optimization.
He studied to become a Certified Public Accountant at Universidad de Valparaíso. He holds a Master’s in Finance and Investments and a Diploma in Tax Management and Control from Universidad Diego Portales. He also holds diplomas in Tax Planning, Property Valuation, and Corporate Taxation from Universidad de Chile.
Previously, he was a senior operational risk analyst at Sociedad de Créditos Comerciales S.A.; treasury officer at SIKA S.A.; and audit senior at KPMG Auditores Consultores.
JUAN PABLO MARAMBIO
jpmarambio@voma.cl
He specializes in tax law consulting.
He specializes in tax law consulting.
He completed his professional studies at the University of Chile. He holds a Diploma in Sports Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law from the same institution.
He previously worked at Velasco y Vidal Abogados, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Chile, and Zarhi Hernández Amar.
CAROLINA URZÚA D.
carolina@voma.cl
She is Executive Assistant to the partners.
She is Executive Assistant to the partners.
She works as a secretary and English interpreter.
Previously she was Corporate Manager and Executive Assistant at Estudio Lizana Abogados; Executive Assistant to the President, the Legal Department, and various directors at CAP; and Bilingual Secretary for partners and directors at Carey y Cía. Abogados. She also has prior experience at institutions such as Royal Bank of Canada (Toronto, Canada), ABN AMRO Bank, and The First National Bank of Boston.