Lucas
del Villar
Partner
Leads the Consumer and Economic Regulation practice. Former National Director Chile’s Consumer Protection Agency (Sernac) (2018–2022), directly involved in the passage of the Pro-Consumer Act and the main reforms to Chile’s consumer protection system.
“Lucas del Villar stands out for his experience. His trajectory in the public sector gives him a clear advantage. He is also an outstanding academic”. – Clients, Legal 500
Lucas del Villar has more than 15 years of experience in consumer law, economic regulation and regulatory compliance. He served as National Director (2018–2022) and Deputy Director (2014-2019) of SERNAC, leading legislative reforms such as the Pro-Consumer Act and the implementation of the SERNAC Strengthening Act. Under his leadership, the agency received the Institutional Excellence Award and launched consumer protection digital platforms such as “No Molestar” (“Do Not Disturb”) and “Me Quiero Salir” (“I Want Out”).
In private practice, he advises companies on regulatory strategy, consumer compliance and litigation before Sernac and civil courts.
- Consumer Protection Law
- Compliance
- Retail
- Lawyer, Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2009.
- Master’s in Corporate and Business Criminal Law, Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2019.
- Diploma in Business Administration, Faculty of Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2003.
- Diploma in Business Administration and Competition Law, Faculty of Law, Universidad de Chile, 2016.