Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile
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Provided by Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
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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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.
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Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil assisted Rucalhue Energía with the development of the Rucalhue Hydroelectric Plant project in the Bíobío River basin.
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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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Claudia Ferreiro navigates complex challenges confidently under pressure and delivers pragmatic solutions that are in line with our business objectives.
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.
Environment
Environment
Provided by Barros, Silva, Varela & Vigil
Esteban Carmona
Francisco Rivadeneira
Felipe Riesco
Head of Department
José Ignacio Vial
Carolina Matthei
Felipe Riesco
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