Environment
Chile
16 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Julio Lavín
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by LAVÍN Abogados & Consultores
Latin America
Practice Areas
Julio Lavín Valdés focuses on Environmental Law, Maritime and Aquaculture Concessions, Sanitary Services, and Administrative Litigation. He provides expert legal advice on environmental evaluations and compliance projects, processes maritime concessions and sectoral permits, and handles related defenses.
Career
Julio is a founding partner of Lavín Abogados & Consultores, where he leads the firm's practices in Environmental Law, Maritime Concessions, and Projects. He also serves as an arbitrator at the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the Santiago Chamber of Commerce and has been involved in various law firms, including Jara Del Favero Abogados, Grasty Quintana Majlis y Cía, and Bertelsen - Oelkers - Genskowsky - Lavín. Previously, he held the position of Justice Officer in the Chilean Navy and was a director at Aguas de Antofagasta S.A. and Ferrocarril de Antofagasta a Bolivia.
Education
Universidad de Chile
Master's Degree in Political Science
1989
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso-Chile
Bachelor of Laws
1976
Awards
Senior Statespeople of the year | Environment
Chambers & Partners Latin America
2015
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Latin America
Environment - Chile
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Partner and co-head of department Julio Lavín is lauded by the market for his long-standing experience in environmental matters in Chile.
Projects - Chile
Band 5
Individual Editorial
Partner Julio Lavín of LAVÍN Abogados & Consultores enters the rankings following increased recognition for his practice in project matters in Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Julio Lavín is an expert lawyer with extensive experience in Chile’s environmental sector.
EnvironmentChambers Latin AmericaJulio Lavín has extensive knowledge and experience, along with good judgement as a team leader. He covers both the legal and technical aspects of the matters we handle.
EnvironmentChambers Latin AmericaJulio Lavín offers an extraordinary service, sharp analysis and timely resolution of complex problems.
ProjectsChambers Latin America
Ranked Individuals at LAVÍN Abogados & Consultores (3)
Chile
Julio Lavín
Head of Environment
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Arturo Lavín
Environment
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