Lorena Barrientos

Background

About Lorena Barrientos

Lawyer with almost 20 years of domestic and international experience in business matters, leading teams and corporate strategic analysis. I worked as attorney in law firms in Chile and the United States, and have led the legal team of private and public companies, including one operating in several countries, participating on its board. Experience on boards, and in private, public companies and startups. Broad experience in the work with multidisciplinary teams for the development and success of projects, compliance with employment, regulatory and tax obligations, relationship with authorities, establishment and improvement of internal procedures, corporate strategic planning and mitigation of legal and reputational risks, and encouragement of the legal culture within the company. Excellent work capacity, flexibility to collaborative work, and oriented to reach agreements and solve problems. Business-oriented and broad experience in strategic planning, highlighting the social role and contribution of companies to the community. Agile and proactive work, with strong negotiating abilities. Relevant experience in corporate governance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, financings, contracts negotiation, securities, antitrust, intellectual property, compliance, employment law, tax and environmental matters. Corporate, sustainability and innovation lawyer recognized in several rankings. Chambers Top GC in Latam (2025). GC Powerlist - Legal 500 (2023 and 2024). Chambers D&I Lawyer of the Year in LatAm (2021). Advocate of several gender and diversity initiatives at local and international level. Member of the Executive Committee of the Chilean Female In-House Lawyers. LLB (summa cum laude) and LLM.