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Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados

Environment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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The firm offers legal and strategic advice on the assessment, development and modification of investment projects by providing opinions and carrying out risk analyses to make decisions, and on the elaboration and filing of environmental authorizations before the Service of Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA). The team is significantly experienced in preventive legal environmental audits carried out at different facilities from investment projects, identifying risks and non-conformities in facilities and processes, suggesting courses of action that enable the industry to continue operating.

Furthermore, the firm offers environmental legal advice in connection to administrative sanctioning procedures ordered by the Superintendency of the Environment (SMA) through the ellaboration of compliance programs and discharges to decisions made by the administrative body. The firm also provides defence before Environmental Courts and in relation to claims for environmental damages.

Clients (21)

  • CMPC
  • Acciona
  • EDF Renewables
  • Transelec
  • Aguas de Antofagasta
  • Aguas Horizonte
  • LAP
  • ENAP
  • Sunsweet
  • Frusan
  • Saesa
  • Grenergy
  • Icafal
  • Minera Los Pelambres
  • Minera Candelaria
  • Minera Antucoya
  • Tratacal
  • Grupo FG
  • Dole
  • Olivares de Quepu
  • Parez & Álvarez

Industries (8)

  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Forestry
  • Dairy industry
  • Infraestructure
  • Desalination
  • Real state
  • Agribusiness

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Environment - Chile

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados houses a team that boasts significant expertise in Chile's environment arena. The Santiago-based team of lawyers is routinely instructed by clients from the mining, real estate, and energy and natural resources spheres to handle their environment requirements in Chile. The team is active in environmental litigation, permitting and environmental due diligence matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados advised Aguas Esperanza on the obtention of environmental permits for its Minera Centinela desalination plant.

Strengths

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  • Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados stands out for the excellence and experience of their lawyers. They are proactive and understand the customer's needs.

    Environment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gabriel Del Favero
    Gabriel Del Favero

    Gabriel Del Favero

    Senior statesperson Gabriel Del Favero is respected by market commentators and regarded as a seasoned environmental law practitioner in Chile.
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  • Dino Pruzzo
    Dino Pruzzo

    Dino Pruzzo

    Dynamic partner and co-head of department Dino Pruzzo garners client praise for his expertise in environmental advisory and contentious work in Chile.

    • Dino Pruzzo is an excellent lawyer. He is approachable and has a high level of knowledge.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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  • Javier Ruscica
    Javier Ruscica

    Javier Ruscica

    Partner and co-head of department Javier Ruscica enters the rankings this year after receiving endorsement from market commentators regarding his environmental practice in Chile.

    • Javier Ruscica is a very approachable lawyer. He provides clear advice and is very trustworthy.

      Environment respondentLatin America
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