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José Tomás Barrueto

José Tomás Barrueto

Latin America 2027

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources

Mining

Corporate and Commercial Law

M&A y Cross Border Transactions

Environmental Law and Sanctioning Proceedings

Project Development

Real Estate.

Career

José Tomás is one of the founding partners of our firm and he co-heads its Natural Resources, Mining and Energy Department. He concentrates his practice in Mining and Energy, M&A, Environmental Law and Sanctioning Proceedings, Project Development and Real Estate. Mr. Barrueto has a unique expertise advising clients on issues related to the Chilean environmental assessment impact system, the Chilean Environmental Superintendence and the Chilean Environmental Courts.

He has advised a broad range of local and foreign clients in his areas of expertise, participating in some of the most relevant legal matters occurred in the country in such fields. Likewise, Mr. Barrueto has extensive experience advising clients on issues related to the environmental assessment impact system, the Environmental Superintendence and the Environmental Courts.

Professional Memberships

José Tomás is one of the Chilean members of the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation between Chile and Canada.

Personal

José Tomás is one of the Chilean members of the Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation between Chile and Canada.

He is also a professor of Mining and Energy Project Development in the LL.M. program at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Law School.

Education

Universidad de Los Andes

J.D.

2001 - 2006

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Law School

LL.M.

2013

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Chile

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources - Chile

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Partner José Tomás Barrueto co-heads the energy and natural resources department at the firm. He focuses on advising on energy projects, including renewables.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • José Tomás Barrueto is always willing to answer questions, meet with us to address concerns and maintain a close relationship with his clients while protecting their interests. In addition to being an excellent lawyer with extensive experience and knowledge, he acts as a strategic partner in the development and improvement of our business.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers Latin America
  • José Tomás Barrueto is an extremely skilled lawyer who is analytical and always seeks solutions. He is thoughtful and avoids rash decisions.

    Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America

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Chile

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