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Patricio Leyton

Patricio Leyton

Latin America 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Environment and Natural Resources; Project Development and Permitting; Circular Economy

Career

FerradaNehme, Partner (2008-Present); before with Urrutia y Cía., Associate and Partner (1996-2008); Latin America Coordinator and Research Fellow for the Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development, London, England, (2000-2001).

Professional Memberships

Chilean Bar Association; International Bar Association; Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation

Publications

Author of several publications on topics related to environment and natural resources, among them, the most recent:

2017 “Company and Community Relations: Trial and Error?”, Mining Law Conference at the Law School of Universidad de Chile;

2017 “Compensation in the Use of Natural Resources”, Environmental Law Conference at the Law School of Universidad de Chile;

2017 “An Evolving Landscape of Priorities for Species, Habitats, and Biodiversity”, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Quito;

2016 “Commentaries to the Supreme Court decision of the Project “Modification Puerto Punta Totoralillo”. Critical Analysis in connection to technical deference”, Environmental Law Journal of the Law School of the Universidad de Chile.

Personal

Professor of Environmental Law, Universidad de Chile (2002-Present); Lecturer of Natural Resources Regulation, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2009-2012).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Environment - Chile

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Individual Editorial
Acclaimed practitioner and head of department Patricio Leyton fields expertise in Chile's environment realm, and his significant work is praised by clients and peers alike. He is frequently instructed by Chilean and international clients to advise on environmental litigation, permitting and project development.

Strengths

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  • Patricio Leyton is the best environmental litigation lawyer in Chile.

    EnvironmentChambers Latin America
  • Patricio Leyton is an excellent team leader, with the ability to take a high-level perspective and communicate effectively, especially in moments of tension.

    EnvironmentChambers Latin America

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