Barros & Errázuriz appoints Diego Ovalle as new partner

We are pleased to announce that Diego Ovalle has been appointed partner in the Finance and Infrastructure practice at Barros & Errázuriz, our member firm in Chile.

This appointment reflects his outstanding professional career and reaffirms the firm’s commitment to staying closely aligned with the evolving needs of its clients, particularly in areas of growing relevance.

On this occasion, Cristián Barros, Managing Partner at the firm, stated: “It is a source of great pride for us to see Diego take on this new role as partner after years of dedication and an outstanding track record at Barros & Errázuriz. His commitment to our vision and values, along with his professionalism, excellence, and approachability, embody the hallmark of how we work alongside our clients every day.”

With this appointment, Barros & Errázuriz now comprises 34 partners and more than 115 lawyers, consolidating its position as one of the largest and most prominent law firms in Chile.

Affinitas firms shortlisted at the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2025

We are pleased to announce that our member firms have been shortlisted in 17 categories at the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2025, organized by IFLR. These awards celebrate leading women in the legal profession and recognize firms driving outstanding diversity and inclusion initiatives across Latin America.

The nominations include:

Barros & Errázuriz

  • Latin America Labor & Employment Lawyer of the Year: María Fernanda Espinosa
  • Chile Firm of the Year

Gómez-Pinzón

  • Gender Diversity Advocacy Latin America Firm of the Year
  • Pro Bono Firm of the Year: Latin America
  • Work-Life Balance Latin America Firm of the Year
  • Colombia Firm of the Year: Paola Valderrama Ortiz

Mijares

  • Mexico Firm of the Year
  • Pro Bono Firm of the Year: Latin America
  • Latin America Real Estate Lawyer of the Year: Lorenza Langarica
  • Latin America Thought Leader of the Year: Nora Morales

Miranda & Amado

  • Gender Diversity Advocacy Latin America Firm of the Year
  • Work-Life Balance Latin America Firm of the Year
  • Peru Firm of the Year
  • Latin America Real Estate Lawyer of the Year: Claudia Lucena
  • Latin America: Antitrust/Competition Lawyer of the Year: Fiorella Zumaeta
  • Latin America Banking & finance Lawyer of the Year: Gabriela Dañino
  • Latin America Corporate/M&A Lawyer of the Year: Nathalie Paredes