With ‘high-level technical ability in environmental matters’, Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados' large environmental law practice advises both domestic and foreign companies on the environmental assessment of major projects, including obtaining the required authorisations and permits for the development, construction and operation of such works. Acting primarily for mining, agri-business, forestry, cement, energy and sanitary sector clients, the team also assists with oversight processes carried out by Chile’s authorities, as well as compliance issues. It additionally undertakes constitutional, administrative, civil and criminal law litigation. Among the team’s several experienced practitioners, Mario Galindo is a former National Environmental Commission (CONAMA) litigator; Javier Vergara's career includes serving as CONAMA (Metropolitan Region) prosecutor, director and technical secretary; and Cecilia Urbina ’provides top-level strategic advice and is up to date on cutting-edge issues’. The practice further showcases ‘outstanding’ environmental law expert José Luis Fuenzalida, who is ’highlighted for his practical sense and interest in understanding technical aspects and business processes’; and Pablo Ortiz, previously a specialist prosecutor in economic crimes and officials at the Central North Regional Prosecutor’s Office; and environmental litigator Ignacio Mujica. Associate practice director Francisca Olivares advises on obtaining projects’ environmental approvals, as well as environmental permit processing.
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‘Great legal technical excellence from the team and close support.’
‘VGC has a large team with extensive experience in various types of projects, bringing together diverse points of view in complex cases that enriches the strategy.’
‘Outstanding ability to interact with clients’ technical and operational teams.’
‘VGC has high-level technical ability in environmental matters.’
‘Far above the rest of the industry.’
‘Cecilia Urbina provides top-level strategic advice and is up to date on cutting-edge issues.’
’José Luis Fuenzalida is outstanding - highlighted for his practical sense and interest in understanding technical aspects and business processes, facilitating the arrival of functional and timely proposals, as well as legal solutions.’
‘Ignacio Mujica is an exceptional lawyer, who always gives timely advice and is very willing to work within a team.’
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Mario Galindo; Javier Vergara; José Luis Fuenzalida; Cecilia Urbina; Ignacio Mujica