Sebastián Del Campo

Water Law

Natural Resources

Project Development

PhD in Law, expert in Water Law, Natural Resources and Project Development.

His practice focuses on administrative and judicial litigation, drafting reports and legal opinions, and designing legal strategies for the development of all types of investment projects, for both domestic and foreign clients. He has also experience in due diligence and in the preparation and negotiation of contracts.

Since 2021, he is a Professor at the Water Law and Management Centre from the Pontificia Universidad Católica).

Before LAWGIC Abogados, he was a senior associate at Carey's Natural Resources Group.

Water Law Chilean Association (AChDA)

Latinoamerican Association of Underground Hydrology for the Development (ALSHUD)

- Lecturer, Diploma in Water Management and Regulation, Centre for Water Law and Management, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (2021–present)

- Co-author, "Practical Conflicts in the Enforcement and Extinction of Debts Arising from Water Non-Use Patents," in Reforms and Challenges of Water Law, Tirant Lo Blanch (2026)

- Author, Integrated Water Cycle: Sustainable Management and Financing in the Spanish and Chilean Experience, Editorial Olejnik (2018)

He co-founded LAWGIC Abogados, where he co-leads the Water Law and Project Development team (2020–present). His practice focuses on Water Law and Project Development, including legal reports and opinions, administrative and judicial proceedings, due diligence, contract negotiation, and legal strategy for projects, for both domestic and international clients.

Before LAWGIC, he was Senior Associate in Carey's Natural Resources and Environmental Group (2013–2020), where his practice centred on Water Law and Project Development, including legal reports and opinions, administrative and judicial proceedings in natural resources matters, due diligence and project strategy. He began his career as an Associate at Araya & Cía. (2008–2011), advising on administrative and judicial proceedings related to Water Law, and on strategic planning for agricultural production and export projects.

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

PhD, awarded with highest distinction - Thesis: "Integrated Water Cycle: Sustainable Management and Financing in the Spanish and Chilean Experience"

2017

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain

Master's in Environment

2012

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Bachelor of Laws (Licenciado en Derecho)

2005