Magliona Abogados boosts data protection and digital regulation team

The Chilean-based firm Magliona Abogados has announced the formation of a leadership team specializing in privacy, cybersecurity, and digital regulation, anticipating the challenges posed by the new Personal Data Protection Law and the increasing regulatory scrutiny in Chile and across the region.

The managing partner team will be led by Jessica Matus, (pictured left) together with Bárbara Reyes (pictured center) and Matías Danús (pictured right), all of whom have distinguished careers in regulation, privacy, cybersecurity, public policy, and technology and telecommunications.

Their combined expertise spans the public and private sectors, as well as national and international regulatory and policy advocacy initiatives.

Jessica Matus Arenas, managing partner, has over than 20 years of experience in personal data protection and cybersecurity, with an active role in the design and implementation of public policies in Chile and Latin America. She has advised governments, international organizations, and companies, is a member of the Ministerial Advisory Commission for the implementation of the Personal Data Protection Law (2025), and was recognized as one of the 100 Leading Women 2024. She is a co-founder of Fundación Datos Protegidos and Internet Society Chile, and a lecturer in postgraduate university programs.

Bárbara Reyes Espinoza, also a managing partner, focuses her practice on new technologies law, privacy, cybersecurity, public policy, and government relations. She joined the firm in 2019 and has been recognized by The Legal 500 Latin America 2026 in TMT (Leading Associate), Best Lawyers 2026 in Technology Law, and in Privacy and Data Security Law. She is a contributor to Chambers and Partners’ specialized guides and a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

Matías Danús Gallegos, managing partner, has extensive experience in regulatory matters, telecommunications, audiovisual content, consumer law, and competition law. He previously served as Head of Regulatory Affairs at VTR Comunicaciones and has led complex proceedings before sector authorities, regulatory bodies, and specialized courts. His expertise is key to addressing the intersection of data protection, regulated markets, and regulatory compliance. He is also a member of the IAPP.