Latin America Guide 2027 : Chile
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Provided by Carrasco Benítez
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 Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi on environmental damage claims relating to the Collahuasi mining project and judicial review proceedings concerning permits for its expansion.
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Carrasco Benítez is one of the highest-quality environmental law firms in Chile, providing superb service. The team are always ready to address the most complex and sophisticated legal issues, both in substance and in form.
Carrasco Benítez not only bring strong environmental technical expertise but also a strategic vision and a deep understanding of the wider regulatory landscape, enabling the team to deliver practical, actionable advice.
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Edesio is a leading figure in the environmental field, particularly for the way he combines strategic vision, practical judgement and in-depth knowledge of the environmental and regulatory sectors, facilitating decision-making for his clients.
Edesio Carrasco is one of Chile’s most prominent environmental lawyers. He provides exceptionally precise legal judgement and a keen business sense, allowing him to anticipate market developments.
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 stands out for his extensive experience in environmental and regulatory matters, bringing a strategic and highly specialised perspective to the defence of complex projects and operations.
Rodrigo Benítez is one of Chile's leading environmental lawyers. He blends extensive practical experience with technical and legal expertise while maintaining a forward-thinking business perspective and a deep understanding of his clients' needs.
Partner Graciela Venegas elicits significant praise from clients for her support on environmental matters that arise from projects in Chile.
Graciela Venegas is an expert in environmental law, delivering timely, sophisticated work and demonstrating a keen business sense.
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Provided by Carrasco Benítez
Mario Arrué
Maximiliano Alfaro
Carlo Sepúlveda
Roberto Guerrero
Esteban Cañas
Sara Aros
Gabriela Durán
Antonia Seissus
Daniela Jara
Giannina Bocchi
Victor Collao
Javiera Rodriguez
Nicolás Galli
Rodrigo Benítez
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