Maria Ignacia Flores is a Paralegal and Chilean Law Graduate at Harris Gómez Group (HGG), based in Sydney, Australia. With a legal background from Chile and ongoing studies in Australian law, Maria Ignacia brings a cross-jurisdictional perspective to her work, bridging civil and common law systems across Latin America and Australia.
Starting as a Paralegal at HGG in November 2025, Maria Ignacia has been supporting the Australian practice across a range of matters, including corporate law, commercial contracts, employment law, and immigration. Her cross-border experience allows her to assist clients navigating the legal complexities of operating between Chile and Australia, providing research, drafting, and advisory support. Her familiarity with both Chilean and Australian legal frameworks makes her a valuable asset in cross-border commercial matters, where understanding both jurisdictions is key to delivering effective legal solutions.
Having navigated the migration process herself, she brings a firsthand understanding of the challenges faced by those building a new life in Australia, a perspective that informs her commitment to providing clear, practical, and empathetic legal support to migrant clients.
Maria Ignacia holds an LL.B from Universidad Central de Chile and is currently completing a Diploma in Law through the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB) at the University of Sydney, seeking to be admitted as a lawyer in New South Wales, Australia. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.