Department profile
Carey

Environment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile


Carey

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About

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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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Environment - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Carey is a highly reputed full-service firm which has a strong offering in Chile's environment sphere. The team is well versed in assisting clients with the environmental aspects of energy and mining projects, and is adept at advising on environmental impact assessments and permitting issues. The practice also advises on contentious matters, including sanctioning proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Carey represented Piscicultura Tierra del Fuego in environmental sanctioning proceedings and assisted with the approval of a compliance programme.

Strengths

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  • Carey have solid theoretical and practical knowledge of environmental matters. The team provide strong support, delivering advice tailored to clients' needs.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Julio Recordon
    Band 5Julio Recordon

    Julio Recordon

    Co-head of department Julio Recordon demonstrates expertise in environmental mandates in the Chilean market and earns strong recognition from clients.

    • Julio Recordon is an excellent lawyer with a thorough understanding of environmental matters. He is highly responsive and proposes efficient solutions.

      Environment respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingManuel José Barros
    Up and ComingManuel José Barros

    Manuel José Barros

    Up-and-coming partner Manuel José Barros elicits significant praise for his involvement in contentious and non-contentious environment matters.

    • Manuel José Barros has extensive experience in environmental matters and is of great help in finding solutions to our problems.

      Environment respondentLatin America

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