José Adolfo Moreno Correa
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 3 : Environment
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About
Provided by José Adolfo Moreno Correa
Practice Areas
José Adolfo is one of the founding partners of MSyA Attorneys with a practical approach to Environmental Law, specializing in project environmental assessments, permit processes and administrative procedures, in addition to having recognized skills in citizen participation processes and indigenous consultations.
Career
Before founding MSyA, he led the new environmental institution implementation in Antofagasta Region dependent on the Environmental Assessment Service, and later he was Head of Legal Division of the same institution. In the private sector, his performance was highly regarded as an associate at Barros & Errázuriz Attorneys, as well as in consulting firm Poch Ambiental.
Professional Memberships
» For years he has taught Environmental Law at Universidad Católica del Norte, Universidad de Los Andes and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.
» Chilean Bar Association
» Member of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA, www.iaia.org).
Languages Spoken
Spanish, english.
Education
Law, Faculty of Law, University of Los Andes.
University College London
Master in Environment, Science and Society, Geography Department
Awards
Chevening, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, scholarship holder, UK
2013
Named as “Up and Coming”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2018
Named as “Up and Coming”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2019
Named as “Up and Coming”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2020
Highlighted by Best Lawyers 2021 on Environmental practice.
2021
Highlighted by Leading Lawyers in cathegory “De asociado a socio fundador de estudio jurídico”
2022
Ranked “Band 3”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2021
Ranked “Band 3”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2022
Ranked “Band 3”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2023
Ranked “Band 3”, Environment, Chambers Latin America
2024
Chambers Review
Latin America
Co-head of department José Adolfo Moreno Correa is praised by clients for his capabilities when handling contentious matters concerning environmental issues in Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"José Adolfo Moreno Correa is always available, always attentive to our needs, responds quickly and always meets the committed deadlines, which gives us a lot of confidence and flexibility in the work."
"José Adolfo Moreno Correa is always available, always attentive to our needs, responds quickly and always meets the committed deadlines, which gives us a lot of confidence and flexibility in the work."