Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados
It is widely known that environmental law has developed greatly in recent years. VGC Abogados, which was the first boutique firm that specialized in this area of practice, has provided support to clients over the complete cycle of each project so that they can carry out their projects successfully.
From the outset VGC Abogados has participated in the most important projects nationwide, being recognized as one of the prominent firms in the country.
Among others, VGC Abogados handles the following matters:
- Advice on the environmental assessment of projects and the design of strategies for approval, including obtaining environmental and sectoral permits.
- Actions and procedures before sectorial authorities.
- Preparation of legal opinions for the analysis and resolution of complex environmental matters.
- Advice and consulting related to matters of generation, transport and operation of wastes.
- Performance of environmental legal audits.
- Due diligence for financing and project acquisitions.
- Support in negotiation processes with communities.
- Advice on applying Law 19,253 on Protection, Promotion and Development of Indigenous Peoples and ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries.
Chambers Review
Outstanding boutique firm Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados services domestic and multinational clients from the power generation, mining and manufacturing sectors on a vast array of environmental matters. The team has a deep bench of practitioners who are well placed to advise on environmental assessment reports, permitting requests and water rights. The law firm benefits from its extensive experience acting on administrative regulations such as water resources and land use mandates, and boasts significant capabilities representing clients in judicial litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados team have great experience. They are well known and always obtain good results."
"Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados stand out because of their experience, which allows us to make decisions. They are also very involved with the strategy of the business."
"The Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados team have great experience. They are well known and always obtain good results."
"Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados stand out because of their experience, which allows us to make decisions. They are also very involved with the strategy of the business."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Javier Vergara Fisher maintains his position as a go-to lawyer in Chile for complex environmental matters with a contentious component. He is frequently sought after by key clients from the mining sector as counsel for judicial claims and negotiations related to projects.
"Javier Vergara Fisher provides sound legal advice on environmental litigation; he has top-notch litigation skills."
"Javier Vergara Fisher has a great track record, knowledge and experience on environmental issues. He has provided us with high-quality and technical advice."
Top-tier environmental law practitioner Mario Galindo receives market recognition for his practice assisting key clients with contentious cases in the administrative and judicial spheres in Chile. He has extensive experience advising on environmental issues related to compliance programmes, and defence in punitive proceedings undertaken by the local authorities.
"Mario Galindo provides a broad vision while handling cases."
"Mario Galindo has extensive experience and judgement. His advice is of great professional quality and extremely reliable."
Renowned lawyer and co-head of department Cecilia Urbina is praised for her high-level work for key clients in the Chilean environmental sphere. She is well placed to provide advice on environmental compliance.
"Cecilia Urbina stands out for her expertise on environmental law matters."
Seasoned environmental law practitioner José Luis Fuenzalida co-heads the firm's environmental practice and is lauded by the market for his adept handling of environmental litigation.
"José Luis Fuenzalida is a very committed lawyer that finds solutions creatively."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados
Artemio Aguilar
Head of Department
Eduardo Correa
Head of Department
Head of Department
Lorna Püschel
María Francisca Olivares