Patricio Leyton
Latin America Guide 2025
Band 1 : Environment
Band 1
About
Provided by Patricio Leyton
Practice Areas
Environment and Natural Resources; Project Development and Permitting; Circular Economy
Career
FerradaNehme, Partner (2008-Present); before with Urrutia y Cía., Associate and Partner (1996-2008); Latin America Coordinator and Research Fellow for the Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development, London, England, (2000-2001).
Professional Memberships
Chilean Bar Association; International Bar Association; Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Publications
Author of several publications on topics related to environment and natural resources, among them, the most recent:
2017 “Company and Community Relations: Trial and Error?”, Mining Law Conference at the Law School of Universidad de Chile;
2017 “Compensation in the Use of Natural Resources”, Environmental Law Conference at the Law School of Universidad de Chile;
2017 “An Evolving Landscape of Priorities for Species, Habitats, and Biodiversity”, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Quito;
2016 “Commentaries to the Supreme Court decision of the Project “Modification Puerto Punta Totoralillo”. Critical Analysis in connection to technical deference”, Environmental Law Journal of the Law School of the Universidad de Chile.
Personal
Professor of Environmental Law, Universidad de Chile (2002-Present); Lecturer of Natural Resources Regulation, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2009-2012).
Chambers Review
Latin America
Acclaimed practitioner and head of department Patricio Leyton fields expertise in Chile's environment realm, and his significant work is praised by clients and peers alike. He is frequently instructed by Chilean and international clients to advise on environmental litigation, permitting and project development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Patricio Leyton is the best environmental lawyer I know."
"Patricio has high technical skills and the ability to address complex issues. He has a broad vision, given his professional experience, and responds accurately and efficiently."
"Patricio Leyton is the best environmental lawyer I know."
"Patricio has high technical skills and the ability to address complex issues. He has a broad vision, given his professional experience, and responds accurately and efficiently."