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Environment: Water Rights | Latin America

Chile

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes the development of greenfield and brownfield sites, and pollution issues. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich
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    Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich
    Aylwin Estudio
    Aylwin Estudio | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 15 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Gonzalo Arévalo Cunich of Aylwin Estudio is praised by interviewees for his long-standing presence in Chile's water rights niche.
  2. Alejandro Vergara
    Vergara y Cía | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Alberto Cardemil
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    Alberto Cardemil
    Carey
    Carey | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Outstanding practitioner and co-head of department Alberto Cardemil of Carey leads the way in Chile's water rights field and receives praise from clients and peers alike for his distinguished practice. His work spans a range of matters including regulatory work, due diligence and administrative procedures related to water law.
  2. Matías Desmadryl
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    Matías Desmadryl
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
    Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    Front-running practitioner and co-head of department Matías Desmadryl of Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría garners plaudits from clients and peers alike for his prowess in water rights matters in Chile. He is frequently sought out by clients for his expertise in water rights matters in relation to mining projects, including sanctioning procedures and strategic regulatory advice.
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Band 2

  1. Carlos Ciappa Petrescu
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    Carlos Ciappa Petrescu
    ICC Abogados
    ICC Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Noteworthy practitioner Carlos Ciappa of ICC Abogados elicits significant praise from clients for his water rights specialisation in the Chilean market.
  2. Winston Alburquenque
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    Winston Alburquenque
    Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados
    Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Santiago-based partner Winston Alburquenque of Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados is widely recognised for his work in the Chilean water rights sphere, which touches upon rights transfer, collection of patents for non-use and compliance procedures.
    Key sectors
    Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Resources and Mining
  3. Alberto Guzmán
    Guzmán & Cía Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Francisco Echeverría
    H2O Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Hipólito Zañartu Rosselot
    SLBZ Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
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    Benjamín Pérez Arrieta
    Guerrero Olivos
    Guerrero Olivos | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Dynamic partner and co-head of department Benjamín Pérez Arrieta of Guerrero Olivos continues to garner recognition for his expert advice on water rights matters in Chile.
  2. Nicolás Cannoni
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    Nicolás Cannoni
    Aylwin Estudio
    Aylwin Estudio | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Partner Nicolás Cannoni of Aylwin Estudio continues to receive significant praise in the Chilean market for his broad understanding of water rights.
  3. Sebastián Del Campo
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    Sebastián Del Campo
    Lawgic Abogados
    Lawgic Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Sebastian Del Campo of Lawgic Abogados enters into the rankings this year after receiving market endorsement for his involvement in the water rights sphere in Chile.
  4. Gonzalo Muñoz Escudero
    Vergara y Cía | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Javier Ruscica
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    Javier Ruscica
    Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados
    Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner Javier Ruscica of Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados showcases a high level of involvement in sophisticated water rights work. He has clear expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.
  2. José Ignacio Morán
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    José Ignacio Morán
    Dentons Chile
    Dentons Chile | Environment: Water Rights
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner José Ignacio Morán of Dentons Chile garners praise for providing clients specialist advice on water rights in Chile.