Teresita Vial
Director
Teresita Vial is an excellent adviser, always with a very broad and pragmatic vision”
Lawyer from Universidad de Diego Portales, with extensive knowledge, specialization, and experience primarily in legal advisory for the development, construction, and sale of renewable energy, agricultural, and real estate projects. Her expertise spans energy, natural resources, real estate, construction, and regulatory matters.
With 11 years of experience in project development, she has held key roles in the legal departments of various companies within the electricity market. She has served both as a legal counsel and as a director of legal affairs. Additionally, she has provided legal guidance to a wide range of clients, including companies in the renewable energy, agriculture, and real estate sectors, advising on project development, construction, and regulatory matters.
She was a board member of the Chilean Association of Solar Energy (ACESOL) from 2020 to 2022 and participated in the Women in Energy program by the World Energy Council (WEC) Chile.
Currently, she is a faculty member in the Diplomas in Natural Resources Law and Project Development in Natural Resources at Universidad Diego Portales, as well as in the Diploma in Energy Regulation and Market at Universidad de Santiago de Chile.
Her professional excellence has been recognized by international rankings such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Best Lawyers.
Education
Diploma in Administrative Law, Universidad Católica. (2022)
Diploma in Regulation and Electricity Market, Universidad de Santiago de Chile. (2020)
Diplomado en Autorizaciones, Permisos y Concesiones Administrativas, Universidad Los Andes. (2018)
Diploma in Energy Law, Natural Resources, and Environment, Universidad de Los Andes. (2016)
Oath of Attorney before the Honorable, Supreme Court of Justice (2009)
Bachelor’s Degree Examination in Legal and Social Sciences (2008)
Bachelor in Legal and Social Sciences, Faculty of Law, Universidad Diego Portales (2001 – 2006)
EXPERIENCe
Director of the Energy and Projects Area at ACU Abogados (2021 – 2025)
Legal Manager at SOLEK CHILE (SOLEK GROUP) (2019 – 2021)
Legal Counsel at SOLEK CHILE (SOLEK GROUP) (2018 – 2019)
ENGIE FACTORY and ENGIE CHILE S.A. (2016 – 2018)
VERANO CAPITAL http://www.veranocapital.com (2014 – 2016)
Private Practice (2013 – 2014)
GRUPO VIAL ABOGADOS. (2010 – 2012)
Superintendence of Pension Fund Administrators (2009)
Language
English