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Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr

Environment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile


Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr

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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.

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Environment - Chile

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
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

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  • Urenda, Rencoret, Orrego & Dörr assisted Kelar with environmental advice regarding their gas-based thermoelectric power plant project. This included guidance on air emissions regulations, audits before the Superintendency of the Environment, and the acquisition of administrative permits.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ignacio Urrutia
    Band 4Ignacio Urrutia

    Ignacio Urrutia

    Santiago-based partner and head of department Ignacio Urrutia comes recommended by interviewees for his knowledge of Chilean environmental legislation and related contentious matters.

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