Dentons

Dentons’s environmental practice is a key pillar of the firm’s broader environmental and natural resources department. The group has been experiencing an uptick in work in segments such as ESG, green hydrogen, desalination, environmental crime and climate change mitigation. The team is experienced in delivering regulatory and environmental advice, obtaining secure social licences, and establishing regulatory certainty for long-term project success; clients further note the team’s ‘commitment to understanding our business in detail to deliver the best possible solution’. Led by José Ignacio Morán, who also serves as the firm’s global mining and natural resources leader, the team advises throughout the full project lifecycle, from environmental assessments and permitting, to environmental litigation, compliance and due diligence. Co-lead José Domingo Villanueva is particularly active in permitting and regulatory matters; while the team’s strong litigation bench includes Gonzalo Nieto and Pauline Chiffelle. Senior associate Cristián Vial is especially proficient in designing strategies to secure social licenses for large-scale projects.