Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile
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Provided by Carrasco Benítez
Schultz Carrasco Benitez advises its clients strategically on all matters related to compliance of environmental and administrative regulations, including environmental audits and the assessment of activities or projects in the Environmental Impact Assessment System. The firm also has vast experience in compliance of rules, principles and standards of ILO Convention No. 169 – Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention (1989), and the early assessment of communities and indigenous factors to be considered in the development of an investment project.
The firm also advises its clients in mining, energy, agro-industrial, water treatment and real estate projects, accompanying them before the Superintendence of the Environment or other authorities in case of an inspection/sanctioning process, and also taking charge of their administrative and judicial defence before the Environmental and Higher Courts of Justice.
The Environmental Department is well known not only for its high quality legal advice; but also for its strategic problem-solving, and for being capable of working in interdisciplinary teams. The firm works in a legal/strategic way, permanently thinking on how the authorities are going to act, predicting their decisions with a strong results-oriented focus. They understand how the government works.
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Carrasco Benítez is a renowned environmental boutique that is noted for assisting clients that are active in the energy, mining and sanitation services arenas in Chile. The team is well-positioned to advise clients on environmental impact assessments, as well as dealing with indigenous communities, and is also known to provide counsel on compliance programmes for the development of high-profile projects.
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Carrasco Benítez advised Conexión on the processing of their Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the Kimal-Lo Aguirre Transmission Line.
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Carrasco Benítez offers a tailor-made service, delivering excellent products and providing us with peace of mind. We feel very confident and satisfied with their advice.
Carrasco Benítez's team stands out for the strategic vision they offer their clients. The firm has an excellent team, capable of handling complex matters in a strategic and integrated manner.
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Edesio Carrasco stands out for his regulatory knowledge, recognition among his peers and his assertive opinions regarding the matters we handle.
Edesio Carrasco offers excellent advice on environmental matters, drawing on extensive knowledge of permitting, strong work strategies and a rigorous approach to delivering responses.
Dynamic partner and co-head of department Rodrigo Benítez frequently serves key clients in environment-related contentious matters at a judicial and administrative level. He is also well positioned to provide strategic advice on environmental assessments of projects.
Rodrigo Benítez is an outstanding professional. His ability to approach complex cases with precision and creativity is admirable.
Rodrigo Benítez is a very experienced lawyer that has a great vision of the market. He really works hard to understand our needs.
Partner Graciela Venegas elicits significant praise from clients for her support on environmental matters that arise from projects in Chile.
Graciela Venegas is a very dedicated professional, who addresses complex problems by developing strategies to reduce risks.
Head of Environment
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Provided by Carrasco Benítez
Mario Arrué
Ingrid Henríquez
Maximiliano Alfaro
Carlo Sepúlveda
Roberto Guerrero
Esteban Cañas
Miguel Fernández
Sara Aros
Gabriela Durán
Antonia Seissus
Rodrigo Benítez
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