María Fernanda Flores D.

Professional Summary

María Fernanda Flores D. is an attorney with extensive experience in civil patrimonial law, natural resources, and real estate. Her diverse career spans prestigious law firms in Santiago, regulatory bodies, corporate legal departments, and academia. She excels in both preventive legal counsel and litigation across various fields. Her comprehensive academic background, practical experience, and ongoing professional development contribute to her cutting-edge approach to legal challenges in multiple sectors.

Education

• Attorney (2013)
• Law Degree from Universidad de Chile, with highest distinction (2012)
• Master's Degree in Law, Business and Justice from Universitat de València -Estudi General, with outstanding qualification (2023)
• Currently pursuing a PhD in Law, Political Science and Criminology at Universitat de València -Estudi General

Additional Qualifications and Courses

• Diploma in Natural Resources and Energy Law with Mining Law mention (outstanding qualification). Law School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2014)
• E-Commerce Course. New Regulations. Law School, Universidad de Chile (2018)
• English for Legal Professionals. School of Law, University of California, Davis (2020)
• Postgraduate Degree in Special Procedures. Law School, Universidad de Concepción (2020)
• Real Estate Registry Law Update Course. Hernán Correa de la Cerda Judicial Studies Institute -Fernando Fueyo Laneri Foundation (2022)

Professional Experience

She has worked in prestigious law firms in Santiago, primarily in the field of civil patrimonial law and natural resources. She also integrated the legal division of a Superintendency in the regulatory field, was part of the legal management of one of the main telecommunications companies in the country, and provided services to the University of Chile. In her private practice, she has provided preventive advice and handled litigation on various matters.

Academic Projects and Publications

María Fernanda has participated in various academic projects and is co-author of the book "Chilean Real Estate Registry System: Diagnosis of its Current Problems and Reform Attempts", published by Thomson Reuters (2014). Winner of various academic merit scholarships during undergraduate studies, she is also a member of the Chilean Bar Association (Colegio de Abogados de Chile A.G.).

Areas of Expertise

• Civil Patrimonial Law
• Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
• Natural Resources and Energy Law
• Mining Law
• Regulatory Law
• Real Estate Registry Law
• Legal Research and Academia