Provided by Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
PPU provides the support necessary to establish legal strategies that allow our clients to strengthen the legal management of environmental issues, thus reducing the legal risks that may arise from their activities. In this sense, our advice and support in environmental legal matters seeks to resolve the needs of our clients within the applicable regulatory framework.
Regulatory issues and identification of risks.
Analysis of the legal viability of innovative solutions regarding water, emissions and waste matters.
Environmental legal support in the structuring of projects and investment processes.
Strategies for managing environmental contingencies and support in the remediation process for contaminated sites.
Environmental aspects in corporate processes (mergers, acquisitions and divisions).
Support in relations with designated authorities.
Applying for and obtaining environmental licenses, permits and authorizations.
Monitoring and reporting administrative procedures.
Training in environmental legislation.
Support in citizen participation mechanisms: consultations with ethnic communities, public audiences and socialization of projects.
Comprehensive environmental legal advice.
Defining environmental legal strategies.
Constitutional and environmental legal actions: class actions, guardianships and legality control actions.
Defense in administrative sanctioning procedures.
Environmental litigation in environmental damages claims or appeals before environmental courts.
Chambers Review
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What the Team is Known For
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a highly revered full-service firm that boasts a prestigious reputation in the Chilean environmental arena. The team of lawyers regularly assists Chilean and multinational clients from the mining, energy, and oil and gas industries with damages claims and sanctioning proceedings. Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's expertise extends to advising on the development of pipelines, environmental impact assessments and permitting mandates.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría represented Minera Salar Blanco in environmental permitting and claims brought by local communities regarding the Maricunga lithium project’s development.
Strengths
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Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is our go-to firm for environmental matters. The team excel at handling complex issues, understand the realities of the industry and provide excellent service.
Environment respondentLatin America
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría know how to expertly navigate highly technical and complex cases, providing comprehensive advice and outstanding client service far beyond expectations.
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Notable Practitioners
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Juan José Eyzaguirre
Highly reputed partner and co-head of department Juan José Eyzaguirre comes extensively recommended by clients, who laud his ability to handle significant environmental matters in Chile, such as environmental impact assessments for large-scale urban projects. He is also well placed to provide advice on contentious matters relating to projects and their environmental impact.
Juan José Eyzaguirre is an excellent lawyer with technical and practical knowledge that makes him unique in his field.
Environment respondentLatin America
Juan José Eyzaguirre has extensive environmental experience, exercises sound judgement when defining strategies and is always a pleasure to work with.
Recognised partner Felipe Arévalo Cordero is commended by interviewees for his environmental law practice in Chile. Clients especially note his expertise in contentious environmental matters.
Felipe Arévalo Cordero stands out for his strategic vision, high level of technical expertise and close, practical and solution-oriented approach. He is a real asset to us.
