Constanza Iñiguez Castellaro

Senior Lawyer

Email: constanza.iniguez@vgcycia.cl

Phone: (562) 29462315

Address: Andrés de Fuenzalida N°22, Of. 403 Providencia

Practice Areas: Civil and Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Contracts and Intellectual Property.

Constanza Iñiguez advises domestic and international companies on corporate, contractual and commercial matters, actively participating in contract negotiation, structuring and dispute resolution.

She also has experience in intellectual and industrial property matters, including trademark protection and intangible assets. Her practice combines a strategic and business-oriented approach with solid experience in complex corporate and civil matters.

We advise individuals and families on the advance organization of their assets, so that their transfer to heirs is carried out in an orderly manner and in accordance with the law.

How we can help:

Design of the asset transfer strategy, taking into account forced heirship shares (legítimas) and the cuarta de mejoras (the disposable portion that can be allocated among heirs).
Lifetime gifts: requirements, procedure and tax effects, including the temporary changes introduced by the National Reconstruction Law.
Transfer of businesses, shares and corporate rights.
Analysis of gift and inheritance tax.
Drafting of wills and other instruments to leave assets in good order.
Personalized support for each family.

Personal Data Protection

Chile's Personal Data Protection Law N° 21.719 comes into full force in December 2026, establishing a regulatory framework that is significantly more demanding than the current one: greater obligations for those who process personal data, expanded rights for data subjects, new enforcement powers, and a robust sanctions regime, with fines ranging from 5,000 to 20,000 UTM (Monthly Tax Units) depending on the severity of the infraction. At Vial Gallardo Abogados, we advise companies of all sizes on adapting their operations to this new regulation, with an approach specifically tailored to the realities of entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses.

What the New Law Requires

Every company that processes personal data —whether belonging to its customers, suppliers, or employees— must adapt its operations to comply with Law N° 21.719. Among other obligations, this includes:

Establishing a personal data protection model and appointing a data protection officer.
Updating procedures, internal regulations, and contracts with suppliers and third parties.
Setting up communication channels to address data subjects' rights requests.
Implementing a protocol for reporting any security incident to the Personal Data Protection Agency.

What We Offer

Priced accessibly for entrepreneurs, based on the number of employees or another parameter reflecting the actual size of each company.

We certify your company's data protection model, which serves as a mitigating factor in the event of a potential infraction.

We support the rollout of the model within your organization — not just its design on paper.

We are continuously available to resolve questions that arise in day-to-day operations.

At our law firm, we understand that employment relationships profoundly impact both people's daily lives and the development and stability of companies. That's why we combine extensive experience with a human, dynamic, and strategic approach to deliver transparent and effective solutions. Whether you're looking to protect your individual rights or ensure your organization's compliance and growth, our team is with you every step of the way.

Your peace of mind and your labor rights, in expert hands.

We support employees, professionals, and executives at key moments in their careers or when facing violations of their rights:

Employment Litigation Defense: We represent you in cases of unjustified dismissal, labor rights protection claims (violations of fundamental rights), workplace accidents, and the collection of benefits or severance payments.
Contract Review and Negotiation: We review your employment contract, exclusivity clauses, confidentiality agreements, and compensation packages to ensure your terms are fair and transparent.
Advisory for Foreign Workers: We guide you through the entire immigration regularization process and work visa applications so you can work with full legal certainty.
Union Representation: We advise workers and union leadership on forming unions and on collective bargaining processes to effectively defend their interests.

Strategic people management, risk prevention, and corporate protection.

We provide comprehensive support to national and international companies across various industries, combining a preventive outlook with strong litigation defense:

Hiring and Compensation: We design employment contracts, addenda, and incentive structures aligned with current legislation and your company's culture.
International Mobility and Immigration: We advise on hiring foreign workers, visa processing, and compliance with corporate immigration requirements.
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining: We support day-to-day relations with union organizations and actively participate in collective bargaining, promoting sustainable agreements while maintaining a positive workplace climate.
Litigation Defense and Preventive Strategy: We represent your company in court with a focus on mitigating financial and reputational risks, and we conduct preventive labor compliance audits.

Compliance and Regulatory Risk Management

Vial Gallardo advises companies on compliance, regulatory risk management and corporate governance matters, designing and implementing programs aimed at ensuring regulatory compliance and preventing legal and reputational contingencies.

Our practice includes the development and implementation of crime prevention models under Chilean Law No. 20,393, internal policies, codes of ethics, corporate protocols and compliance programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization and industry sector.

We also advise clients in their interactions with regulatory authorities and in the management of administrative and sanctioning proceedings, particularly within regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance and other service sectors. Our approach combines strategic vision, practical experience and compliance-driven tools designed to strengthen internal control, supervision and risk mitigation mechanisms.

Vial Gallardo has a specialized aviation law practice focused on aircraft financing, leasing and international aviation transactions.

We advise domestic and international companies, financial institutions, leasing companies and aviation operators on matters related to contract structuring and review, aircraft financing, aviation security interests, aircraft and mortgage registrations, and the issuance of legal opinions for cross-border transactions.

Our experience also includes regulatory compliance before aviation authorities, licensing, operational regulations, insurance matters and dispute resolution related to the aviation industry.

The firm has participated in sophisticated international aircraft leasing and financing transactions in Chile and Latin America, representing leading participants in the global aviation industry.

We provide strategic tax advice to companies and individuals, focused on optimizing corporate structures and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Our services include:

Tax planning
Corporate restructuring
Tax audits
Representation before the Chilean Internal Revenue Service (SII)
Administrative tax proceedings
Tax litigation
Structuring of efficient investment and business models

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in complex litigation and administrative proceedings, providing strategic, technical and results-oriented legal representation.

Our experience includes:

Civil and commercial litigation
Contractual disputes and civil liability
Arbitration
Regulatory and administrative disputes
Insurance-related disputes
Judicial collection proceedings
Labor litigation
Administrative and sanctioning procedures

Corporate and Business Advisory

We advise domestic and international companies on corporate, commercial, civil, real estate, labor, regulatory and economic law matters. We assist our clients in the structuring, development and expansion of their businesses, providing strategic legal solutions and comprehensive legal support at every stage of their projects and investments.

Our practice includes:

Corporate and commercial law
Civil and commercial contracts
Real estate law
Regulatory and economic law
Labor and employment law
Administrative law
Legal advice to foreign investors and companies operating in Chile

Constanza Iñiguez Castellaro

Estate Planning

Personal Data Protection

Labour Law

Compliance and Regulatory Risk Management

Aviation Law

Tax

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Corporate and Business Advisory