VARELA | ABOGADOS

José Luis Enberg is a lawyer and consultant at VARELA | ABOGADOS.

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José Luis focuses his practice on real estate, urban planning, commercial, administrative, and financial law, advising companies and individuals on strategic matters, disputes, and day-to-day legal management.

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He has extensive experience in civil and commercial law, including the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex contracts, project financing, and ongoing legal advice to domestic and international companies, with a practical, preventive, and risk-management-oriented approach.

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In administrative and regulatory matters, he has advised clients on the interpretation and application of sector-specific regulations, the preparation of legal opinions, regulatory analysis, and the processing of permits, licenses, and authorizations before public authorities, as well as the defense of clients’ interests before regulatory bodies, actively participating in administrative proceedings, consultative processes, and regulatory audits.
 

In the field of dispute resolution, he has participated in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings, particularly in contractual, real estate, and infrastructure disputes.

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Previously, he served as an associate and senior associate at leading law firms, as well as in-house legal counsel at a nationwide fintech company, gaining experience in both private practice and corporate legal advisory roles.

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Previous professional experience

• Carey, senior associate.

• Cubillos Evans, associate.

• Grupo Tenpo (Tenpo and affiliates), senior counsel.

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Academic background

• Attorney at Law, Supreme Court of Justice, 2019

• LL.B., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (highest distinction)

• Diploma in Finance, University of Chile

• Diploma in Data Protection, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Languages

• Spanish

• English

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