Winston Alburquenque

Mining Law.

Water Law.

Energy

Partner at Vergara Galindo Correa (VGC). Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Master in Mining Law, Universidad Gabriela Mistral. Diploma in Environmental Law, Universidad de Chile.

Winston Alburqueuque joined VGC Abogados as a partner in 2013, following a distinguished professional career that began at Vergara y Cía, where he spent 17 years advising on mining, water and energy matters. He has supported the development of a wide range of domestic and foreign investment projects, from exploration through to implementation. He serves as an adviser to the Consejo Minero and is the author of numerous publications on environmental law, energy and natural resources. He has been recognised by Chambers and Partners Latin America, The Legal 500, Leaders League and Best Lawyers. He is a member of the Chilean Bar Association.

At VGC Abogados he leads the Natural Resources team. He advises clients on the full spectrum of mining law matters, water rights consultancy and energy projects. He is recognised for his work advising on project development from exploration through to closure, as well as for his regulatory expertise in the mining and energy sectors.

Winston serves as an advisor to the Mining Council.

He is a professor of mining law of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. In 2006 he implemented the chair of natural resources that he still teaches to this day. In addition, he is a professor of the LLM of the same university and Director of the Mining and Water Master Programs of the Universidad Finis Terrae.

He has been distinguished for his achievements as a Leading Individual in Chambers and Partners Latin America for the Energy and Natural Resources categories and in Who´s Who Legal as an expert in mining and water law.

Director of the Water Rights Association

Member of the Chilean Bar Association.

Book, Proceedings of the 7th, 13th and 15th Mining Law Conferences:

“Critical Aspects of the Current Concession Procedure”, p. 337.

“Recent Case Law Analysis on Mining Easements”, p. 557.

Book, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability: A Legal Perspective:

“Who May Object to Natural Resources Projects?”

Published by the University of Chile School of Law Press, 2013.

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2005, Issue No. 15:

“Can Approved Environmental Impact Studies Be Reviewed by the Authority? An Analysis Based on Administrative Case Law.”

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2003, Vol. V, Issue No. 1:

“Liability for Mining Environmental Liabilities and Mine Closure Plans.”

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2002, Vol. IV, Issue No. 1:

“Management of Natural Watercourses in the Establishment and Exercise of Groundwater Rights.”

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2001, Vol. III, Issue No. 2:

“Geothermal Energy Legislation.”

Chilean Law Review, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2001, Vol. II:

“Mines and Waters under the 1980 Constitution.”

Chilean Law Review, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2000, Vol. 27, Issue No. 3:

“Mining Over-Surveying Is Not Malfeasance: A Case Law Commentary.”

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2000, Vol. II:

Book review of The Mining Law by John Leshy.

Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile School of Law, 2000, Vol. I: “The Miner’s Water Rights.”

Law Review of the Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo Campus, 1999:

“The Criminal Offence of Mining Over-Surveying.”

Mining Law Review, University of Atacama, 1998:

“Conflict Between the Mining Concessionaire and the Groundwater Concessionaire.”

Mining Law Review, University of Atacama, 1997:

“Ex Officio Exploration and Mining Claim Filings.”

Chilean Law Review, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Vol. 22, Issue No. 1:

“Subject-Matter Index of the Chilean Law Review.”

BHP

Hidroeléctrica El Paso.

Cementos Polpaico.

Arauco.

CMP

Mantos Verde

AngloAmerican

SQM

Mining concessions. Mine closure. Strategic advice on Project Development. Land Occupation. Water Rights.