Mr. Vélez focuses his practice on Mining, Natural Resources, Corporate Law and Project Development.

At Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet, he has advised a wide range of local and international clients on the development of their projects in Chile, primarily in the mining sector. He has been involved in the assessment, negotiation and drafting of complex contracts at every stage of mining project development,
as well as in project structuring and due diligence and acquisition processes involving such projects or rights therein. Additionally, Mr. Vélez has advised on a range of corporate matters, participating in complex domestic transactions, cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, foreign investment and joint ventures.

Education
* J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2023.