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Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil advises clients in all aspects related to the care of the environment, including Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA, Spanish acronym for Sistema de Evaluación de Impacto Ambiental), the relationship and negotiation with communities, litigation, administrative disputes, due diligence processes, territorial regulations and environmental responsibility and obtaining permits.


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Environment - Chile

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil has a dynamic environment department which is frequently sought after to handle environmental impacts assessments, permitting and compliance matters. The Santiago-based team is also well equipped to represent clients before the Environment Superintendence in sanctioning procedures. Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil boasts a notable client roster hailing from the real estate, mining and energy fields.

Work Highlights

  • Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil assisted Rucalhue Energía with the development of the Rucalhue Hydroelectric Plant project in the Bíobío River basin.

Strengths

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Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil's team stands out for their thorough knowledge of environmental law, great handling of regulatory matters and different ways to address the issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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Claudia Ferreiro
3
Claudia Ferreiro
3
Band 3
Co-head of department Claudia Ferreiro elicits significant praise in Chile's environment arena for her advice on environmental matters relating to projects.

Claudia Ferreiro navigates complex challenges confidently under pressure and delivers pragmatic solutions that are in line with our business objectives.

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Felipe Riesco
4
Felipe Riesco
4
Band 4
Dynamic partner Felipe Riesco draws on his experience in the public sector to provide expert advice to clients on a range of environmental matters in Chile.

Felipe Riesco is a highly analytical lawyer who can quickly resolve complex issues. He is trustworthy and has a strong ability to understand client needs.

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Environment
Claudia Ferreiro
3
Claudia Ferreiro
3
Band 3
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Felipe Riesco
4
Felipe Riesco
4
Band 4
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Members

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Carolina Matthei

Esteban Carmona

Felipe Riesco

Head of Department

Francisco Rivadeneira

José Ignacio Vial