Associates to watch
Provided by Romina Tobar
Environment and Climate Change
Environmental Litigation
Sustainable Development
Administrative Law
Public Law
Regulatory Law
Romina Tobar is Counsel and co-leads the Environmental and Public Law practice areas at Prieto.
Her practice focuses on providing environmental advice to national and international clients, as well as designing advanced regulatory strategies that ensure compliance and promote sustainable solutions for complex projects. Romina offers comprehensive support throughout all regulatory phases, with a particular emphasis on the energy, forestry, mining, infrastructure, and real estate industries.
She has led environmental assessments for environmental impact studies and declarations under the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA), as well as public and indigenous community consultations. Additionally, she has managed the acquisition of sectoral permits and has extensive experience handling administrative sanctioning procedures before various government agencies and environmental litigation before Environmental Courts.
Romina has participated as a speaker in key forums and events in the energy industry, universities, and trade associations, standing out in environmental, regulatory, and energy transition matters.
Since 2023, she has also served as a Board Member of the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage (ACERA A.G.), which brings together over 150 members, including developers, generators, and product and service providers, both national and international, across the entire renewable energy industry value chain.
In the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Ranking, she was recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” in the Environment category. Additionally, she was acknowledged in the 2025 French Leaders League ranking as “Recommended” in the Dispute Resolution: Environmental Law category.
Romina joined Prieto in 2023.
Counsel at Asociación Chilena de Energías Renovables y Almacenamiento (ACERA A.G.)
Women in Energy A.G.
Chilean Bar Association
Pontificia Universidad Católica
Diploma in Community Relations and Socio-environmental Conflict Prevention
2020
Pontificia Universidad Católica
Diploma in Natural Resources and Energy Law
2011
Universidad de Chile
Law Degree
2006
Provided by Chambers
Associate-to-watch Romina Tobar enters the rankings this year after receiving support from the Chilean market for her environmental practice. She often represents clients across diverse industries such as mining and energy.
Provided by Chambers
Romina Tobar's experience across both the public and private sectors gives her a unique perspective when addressing and advising on complex issues.
Romina Tobar's experience across both the public and private sectors gives her a unique perspective when addressing and advising on complex issues.