Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile
Ranked Individuals
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Carey advises clients on all areas of Environmental Law, including administrative disputes, litigation, audits, analysis related to land use and environmental responsibility. Carey's practise of environmental experts also advises clients on obtaining permits in all aspects related to the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
The firm has extensive experience advising on due diligence processes, compliance with international standards, financing processes, ESG related matters, waste management (EPR Law), relationship and negotiation with communities including legislation that relates to indigenous people and, particularly, the application of Convention 169 of the International Labour Organisation.
Among the clients of the firm are national and international companies of diverse productive activities, including energy and mining companies, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, and non-governmental organisations dedicated to the preservation and conservation of nature.
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Carey is a highly reputed full-service firm which has a strong offering in Chile's environment sphere. The team is well versed in handling the transfer of water supplies, as well as assisting clients on the environmental side of energy projects, and is adept at advising on environmental impact reports, permitting issues and administrative proceedings.
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Carey represented Nova Austral in five different environmental litigation cases before the Supreme Court.
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Carey stands out for the speed and precision of their team in the resolution of complex issues, designing legal strategies that are consistent with the client's needs.
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Up-and-coming practitioner Julio Recordon demonstrates expertise in environmental mandates in the Chilean market and earns strong recognition from clients.
Julio Recordon provides excellent support to his clients. He has broad knowledge of environmental law and the work he delivers is of excellent quality.
Up-and-coming partner Manuel José Barros elicits significant praise for his involvement in contentious and non-contentious environment matters.
Manuel José Barros is always available, attentive and provides good service to his clients, in addition to his wide knowledge of environmental issues.
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Manuel José Barros
Head of Department
Julio Recordon
Head of Department
Rafael Vergara
Julio Recordon
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