Environment: Water Rights
Chile
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Javier Ruscica
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados
Latin America
Practice Areas
Water Law, focusing his practice in strategies for water rights management, the legal defense of his clients in administrative and judicial proceedings, counselling in obtaining permits and authorizations granted by the Water Governmental Agency, and in procedures for the constitution of water users' organizations.
Environmental Law, participating in the environmental assessment of projects (mining, desalination, power transmission, agro-industrial and real estate, among others), in the filings to obtain governmental agencies’ permits and in administrative procedures initiated by the Superintendence of the Environment or other government agencies, as well as in contentious proceedings before the Environmental Courts.
Mining Law, advising in the constitution of mining property and mining easements.
Career
Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados (2019), Partner; Jara Del Favero Abogados (2012-2019), Associate; Prieto y Cía. (2008-2011), Associate.
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Personal
Education:
- Lawyer, Universidad de Los Andes (2008).
- Diploma Course in Mining Law, Finis Terrae (2013).
- Master of Laws (LLM), major in Mining and Water Law, Universidad Finis Terrae (2016).
Languages:
- Spanish
- English
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Latin America
Environment: Water Rights - Chile
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Partner Javier Ruscica of Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados is recognised for his expertise in the water law matters in Chile. He has clear expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious cases.
Environment - Chile
Band 4
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Javier Ruscica is greatly supportive and demonstrates deep knowledge of the issues discussed. He is always willing to help and guide on the matters at hand. His response is quick and reliable.
Environment: Water RightsChambers Latin AmericaJavier Ruscica is a very approachable lawyer. He provides clear advice and is very trustworthy.
EnvironmentChambers Latin America
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Francisco Brotfeld
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
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Gabriel Del Favero
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Dino Pruzzo
Head of Environment
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