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Environment: Water Rights | Latin America

Chile

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes the development of greenfield and brownfield sites, and pollution issues. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich
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    Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich
    Aylwin Estudio
    Aylwin Estudio | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich is praised by interviewees for his long-standing presence in Chile's water rights niche.
  2. Alejandro Vergara
    Vergara y Cía | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1
  1. Alberto Cardemil
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    Alberto Cardemil
    Carey
    Carey | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Outstanding practitioner and co-head of department Alberto Cardemil leads the way in Chile's water rights field and receives praise from clients and peers alike for his distinguished practice. His work spans a range of matters including regulatory work, due diligence and administrative procedures related to water law.
  2. Matías Desmadryl
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    Matías Desmadryl
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Front-running practitioner and co-head of department Matías Desmadryl garners plaudits from clients and peers alike for his prowess in water rights matters in Chile. He is frequently sought out by clients for his expertise in water rights matters in relation to mining projects, including sanctioning procedures and strategic regulatory advice.
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Band 2
  1. Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
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    Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
    Guerrero Olivos
    Guerrero Olivos | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Dynamic partner and co-head of department Benjamín Pérez Arrieta continues to garner recognition for his expert advice on water rights matters in Chile.
    Key sectors
    Environmental and Waste|Resources and Mining
  2. Winston Alburquenque
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    Winston Alburquenque
    Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados
    Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Santiago-based partner Winston Alburquenque is widely recognised for his work in the Chilean water rights sphere, which touches upon rights transfer, collection of patents for non-use and compliance procedures.
  3. Alberto Guzmán
    Guzmán & Cía Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Carlos Ciappa
    ICC Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2
  5. Francisco Echeverría
    H2O Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2
  6. Gonzalo Muñoz Escudero
    Vergara y Cía | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2
  7. Hipólito Zañartu Rosselot
    SLBZ Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Band 2
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Up and Coming
  1. José Ignacio Morán
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    José Ignacio Morán
    Dentons Chile
    Dentons Chile | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    "José Ignacio Morán is an excellent professional and very knowledgeable about all aspects related to environmental issues, water and its implications in other matters."
    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Environmental and Waste|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Resources and Mining
  2. Nicolás Cannoni
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    Nicolás Cannoni
    Aylwin Estudio
    Aylwin Estudio | Environment: Water Rights
    2024 | Up and Coming | 7 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner and co-head of department Nicolás Cannoni continues to receive significant praise in the Chilean market for his broad understanding of water rights.