Francisca Silva

Francisca Silva

Paralegal and Chilean Qualified Lawyer

Francisca is a qualified Chilean lawyer, working as a Paralegal in our Sydney Office. She is currently in the process of being admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales, Australia.

With a specialization in environmental, administrative, and civil law, Francisca has worked for both the private sector and various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Australia and South America. Her experience includes conducting climate change policy research, environmental impact assessments, managing permit applications, regulatory compliance, and administrative procedures as well as providing litigation support.

Francisca’s diverse background, fluency in English and Spanish, and specialization in environmental and administrative law makes her an asset for clients seeking legal expertise in these areas.

Education

  • University of Sydney – Diploma in Law by the Profession Admission Board (LPAB) – currently in course.
  • Universidad Finnis Terrae, Santiago, Chile. – Diploma in Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects and Environmental Law.
  • Universidad de Los Andes, Santiago, Chile. – Bachelor of Law (LL.B) with specialization in Civil Law liability.

Admissions

  • Lawyer (Chile).
  • Member of the Chilean Bar Association.

Languages

  • Spanish (native)
  • English (fluent)