Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
About
Provided by Carey
Carey advises clients on all areas of Environmental Law, including administrative disputes, litigation, audits, analysis related to land use and environmental responsibility. Carey's practise of environmental experts also advises clients on obtaining permits in all aspects related to the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
The firm has extensive experience advising on due diligence processes, compliance with international standards, financing processes, ESG related matters, waste management (EPR Law), relationship and negotiation with communities including legislation that relates to indigenous people and, particularly, the application of Convention 169 of the International Labour Organisation.
Among the clients of the firm are national and international companies of diverse productive activities, including energy and mining companies, manufacturing companies, financial institutions, and non-governmental organisations dedicated to the preservation and conservation of nature.
Chambers Review
Carey is a highly reputed full-service firm which has a strong offering in Chile's environment sphere. The team is well versed in handling the transfer of water supplies, as well as assisting clients on the environmental side of energy projects, and is adept at advising on environmental impact reports, permitting issues and administrative proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Carey advised Sonnedix on a claim filed before the Environmental Court challenging the environmental approval of its Meseta de Los Andes solar photovoltaic plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Carey has a perfect combination of deep understanding of local regulations and procedures, and significantly broad experience to understand how those regulations and procedures occur in practice."
"Carey has a perfect combination of deep understanding of local regulations and procedures, and significantly broad experience to understand how those regulations and procedures occur in practice."
Notable Practitioners
Julio Recordón breaks through the rankings this year in light of his participation in complex environmental matters in Chile.
"Julio Recordón is a highly capable, dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. He is able to approach the issues rapidly and propose effective solutions."
Manuel José Barros' involvement in contentious and non-contentious environment matters warrants an entry to the rankings this year.
"Manuel José Barros is very available and quick to offer and propose solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Carey
Chile
Members
Provided by Carey
Julio Recordon
Head of Department
Manuel José Barros
Head of Department
