Ian Cárdenas is a lawyer at Harris Gomez Group (HGG) in Santiago, Chile, specializing in Corporate Labour Law and Labour Relations for international clients, particularly those operating in the mining industry and its supply chain.
Having progressed within HGG from paralegal to lawyer, Ian has developed a practice focused on strategic labour compliance, offering preventive advisory, internal investigations, and representation before the Labour Authority and courts. His work includes advising on hiring and terminations, labour audits, inspections, workplace accident matters, social security issues, and the drafting and negotiation of employment and corporate policies.
Ian has notable experience assisting foreign companies in adapting their operations to Chilean labour regulations, integrating HR procedures, internal governance, and regulatory controls. He also conducts corporate training programs on legal updates, labour best practices, and compliance frameworks—including investigations under the Ley Karin and occupational health and safety requirements.
He is an active member of the Human Capital and People Management Committees at BritCham and AusCham, contributing to the international business community in Chile. Ian is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Education:
- Diploma in Labour Law in the Company, Universidad de los Andes (2025)
- Lawyer, Supreme Court of Chile (2024)
- LL.B., Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2022)
- “Ley Karin” Certificate, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2024)
Experience:
- Corporate Labour Lawyer, Harris Gomez Group (2024–present)
- Labour Corporate Paralegal, Harris Gomez Group (2022–2024)
- Internships: Supreme Court of Chile Documentary Center (2020–2021), Fundación +1000 (2021)