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Carey

Environment: Water Rights

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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Carey has extensive experience in Water Rights, including the analysis and strategic planning of water rights for a variety of projects, their complete approval process before the Chilean water authority, the structuring of sales and acquisitions of rights of use and supply, compliance audits, participation or leadership of tender processes, legal reports for litigation or strategic planning purposes, and for the development of judicial defense strategies on various subjects in this specific practice area.

The firm advises clients on the development of projects for diverse industries that use water, including mining, agribusiness, water supply for human consumption, and hydroelectric generation in run-of-river, reservoir and tidal power plants, chemical facilities and fisheries.

The Water Rights team works in coordination with the judicial and corporate groups on litigation cases and on complex transactions.

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Environment: Water Rights - Chile

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a highly regarded full-service firm that boasts a strong reputation in Chile’s water rights sector. The team's core areas of activity include regulatory matters relating to the acquisition and planning of water rights, water supply agreements, water permitting and compliance within the sector. Its lawyers are also proficient in the application of water use regulations in the context of mining and agricultural projects, as well as other environmental requirements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Carey advised the Ferrero Group on administrative procedures related to building permits for intake works, permits for the development of private potable water plants, the submission and monitoring of administrative and judicial proceedings, and applications to acquire, modify and regularise water rights.

Strengths

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  • Carey demonstrates a high level of legal and strategic analysis, always focused on achieving the best outcome for the client. Its deep expertise ensures sound advice in complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alberto Cardemil
    Alberto Cardemil

    Alberto Cardemil

    Outstanding practitioner and head of department Alberto Cardemil receives praise from clients and peers alike for his distinguished practice in Chile's water rights field. His work spans a range of matters including regulatory work, due diligence and administrative procedures related to water law.

    • Alberto Cardemil is one of the best lawyers I have ever met. He has strong legal and commercial insights and is eager to build relationships with his clients. He is a strategic partner.

      Environment: Water Rights respondentLatin America

    • In addition to his extensive knowledge of water law, Alberto Cardemil applies impeccable strategic and legal analysis to complex issues. He is among the best in Chile in this field.

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