Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Barros & Errázuriz is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable firms in this field. The firm provides comprehensive advice for compliance with standards in the development of electrical, port, mining, forestry, real estate, salmon farm, chemical and concession projects, among many others.
Our advise contemplates a constant collaboration before all public and private organizations that intervene in the development of the business, especially in the processes of evaluation of environmental impact contemplated in current legislation, as well as in the processing of all the environmental and regulatory permits associated with the operation of the projects. Likewise, our practice includes advice on processes of citizen participation, indigenous consultation, relationship with communities and other regulated and non-regulated procedures that take place within the framework of the environmental evaluation of a project.
In addition, the team is highly trained to intervene in all types of environmental litigation, including administrative procedures before the Environmental Assessment Service and judicial proceedings before the Environmental Tribunals and Courts. Finally, our practice has extensive experience in processes of environmental due diligence developed within the framework of procedures of financing, partnership and acquisition.
Chambers Review
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is an established full-service firm that advises notable clients from the energy, food and beverage, and agribusiness industries on the environmental implications of corporate transactions and project development. The law firm is frequently called upon to assist with significant compliance programmes, permitting requests and contentious environmental cases.
Work Highlights
- Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised Albemarle on a lawsuit for environmental damages filed by the State of Chile (Consejo de Defensa del Estado) against Albemarle.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an experienced team that knows the market and can handle sophisticated matters - a large and knowledgeable environmental team, committed to responding quickly and efficiently."
"The firm has an experienced team that knows the market and can handle sophisticated matters - a large and knowledgeable environmental team, committed to responding quickly and efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Partner Matías Montoya leads Barros & Errázuriz Abogados' environmental practice and routinely assists clients with environmental assessments, compliance and litigation in Chile.
"Matías Montoya is a tremendous professional with a lot of experience. He is always available, focused on teamwork and has results-oriented skills."
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