About Us
Valentina Garcia
Founder and Principal
Valentina began her career in Chile where she completed her law degree at the prestigious Universidad Católica de Chile, and was then admitted to practice by the Supreme Court of Chile in 2011. After migrating to Australia, she finished the Juris Doctor program at the University of New South Wales and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia in 2016.
Valentina has been working for top and mid-tier law firms in Chile and Sydney, Australia for the last 10 years, and has particular expertise in debt finance in the construction and commercial property industries, business transactions and property work. In addition, she has corporate law experience, including advising on business incorporation and general business matters.
The opportunity to work in Chile and Australia has given Valentina invaluable tools to provide excellent legal services to clients in both countries. Her knowledge of both legal systems and comparative law analysis, makes Valentina a key partner for her clients’ international endeavours.
Matt Ward
Matt is one of Australia’s leading dual-registered technology lawyers and patent attorneys, with 20 years of experience in practicing all areas of intellectual property law.
Matt’s key focus is on delivering IP strategy and services in a manner that is practical, commercial and effective. This includes capture, management and licensing of IP assets such as patents and trade secrets. He provides advice to companies ranging from startups to ASX-listed public entities and multinationals, often working alongside larger general practice firms to offer specialist expertise in the areas of technology and IP.
Being dual-registered, Matt is one of only a handful of practitioners in Australia who is able to assist with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications, and also with broader legal advice relevant to commercialization and technology, allowing for a comprehensive and holistic approach to strategy and advice.
Matt’s connection to Chile is through the Andes, where he enjoys snowboarding each winter.