
Joaquín Valenzuela
Criminal Law Associate, specialized in litigation and compliance. Represents individuals or companies in cases related to crimes and legal matters involving the criminal justice system, especially in the context of the recently enacted Law on Economic Crimes and the significant increase in inquiries and legal challenges stemming from this law. Joaquín has worked with companies of various sectors and sizes, providing guidance on issues related to the prevention of economic crimes, internal investigations, defense in legal proceedings, and complex litigation. They have a deep knowledge of criminal law and expertise in designing effective strategies. They specialize in civil and commercial disputes and advise both local and foreign companies on an ongoing and preventive basis, representing them before arbitration tribunals and regular courts of justice. · Guerrero Olivos
About
Joaquín Valenzuela is a Criminal Law Associate at Guerrero Olivos who represents individuals and companies in criminal matters—particularly those arising under Chile's Law on Economic Crimes—and advises on prevention, internal investigations, defense in legal proceedings and complex litigation. He also advises on and represents clients in civil and commercial disputes before arbitration tribunals and regular courts.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2017)
- Diploma in Current Issues in Substantive Criminal Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2019–2020)
- Master's in Criminal Law and Criminal Sciences (focus on Corporate Criminal Law and Compliance), Universitat de Barcelona & Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2023)