Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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Provided by Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr
Urenda Rencoret Orrego y Dörr provides specialized legal assistance on all aspects of environmental law, including compliance, litigation, due diligence, regularization of water rights, waste management, liability for environmental damage and alleged infringement of environmental permits, indigenous matters, electric and maritime concessions, and emissions compensation (in which we have developed a specific expertise).
The Firm also has extensive experience regarding environmental litigation, in cases of administrative and judicial procedures before the Environmental Courts and Environmental Superintendence, with positive results.
Chambers Review
Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr houses an established practice group that benefits from a solid track record in the environmental field in Chile. The lawyers are frequently called upon to handle a range of related contentious matters, and they also advise energy companies on regulatory environmental issues arising from hydroelectric and thermoelectric power plants.
Work Highlights
- Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr advised ASPROCER regarding the elaboration and submission to the environmental authority of consults and suggestions regarding the project of the first odour regulation in Chile for the pork industry.
Strengths
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"Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr's team has strong knowledge of the field. The lawyers offer quick actions and good results. They are fast, efficient and accurate."
"Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr's team has strong knowledge of the field. The lawyers offer quick actions and good results. They are fast, efficient and accurate."
Notable Practitioners
Santiago-based partner and head of department Ignacio Urrutia comes recommended by interviewees for his knowledge of Chilean environmental legislation and related contentious matters.
"Ignacio Urrutia is very competent, professional and has extensive knowledge of environmental regulations."
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