Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados

Lathrop Mujica Herrera & Diez Abogados has built a strong environmental law practice advising clients across sectors such as mining, energy, real estate, and manufacturing. Known for its in-depth knowledge of Chile’s evolving environmental and natural resources regulations, the team focuses on managing environmental risk, securing regulatory compliance and litigating complex disputes - particularly in the context of Chile’s new Economic Crimes Law. Recent work includes high-profile audits of mining permits and advising on environmental compliance for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects. Practice head Sebastián Herrera Larraín has considerable experience regarding the obtaining of environmental permits, handling environmental due diligence, and undertaking investment project-related administrative and judicial litigation. Key associate support is provided by Michelle Niedbalski Ramírez who assists with all aspects of ongoing environmental matters.