Allende & Brea takes an integrated approach to environmental law and is focused on helping clients manage the environmental, social and governance risks that impact long-term commercial sustainability. With extensive experience in the extractive and industrials sectors, the firm is well-versed in business and human rights issues; anti-corruption; corporate governance; green financing; climate change and renewable energy matters. Areas covered by the team include compliance with Argentine environmental legislation; environmental audits and due diligence; climate change disclosure and the representation of clients in individual and collective environmental litigation and environmental administrative proceedings. Administrative and environmental law specialist Maria Morena Del Rio co-leads the team alongside formidable mining and natural resources lawyer Florencia Heredia. Senior associate Martín Alejo Prieto, an expert in environmental compliance and individual and collective environmental disputes and litigation, leads the second line.

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Testimonials

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‘The team has specific environmental law knowledge and is always up-to-date on the latest legislation and procedures. They are excellent when it comes to collecting and developing evidence.’
‘Partner María Morena del Río stands out for her technical legal skills, as well as her negotiation skills and excellent customer service.’

Key clients

Sustentabilidad sin Fronteras
Global Clean
Van Hessen
Allkem
La Primavera Argentina
YPF
Ferrero Argentina
HyCite
FMC Química
Syngenta Agro
Unipar Indupa
Minera del Altiplano (Livent Corporation)
Estancias Unidas del Sud
Aspen Argentina
Banco Itaú Argentina
Sherwin Williams
Ball Envases de Aluminio
Resource Capital Funds
Sprott Capital Partners
Scotiabank

Work highlights

Advise Allkem on environmental, social and governance matters related to the Sal de Vida Project, one of the most important lithium projects in Argentina.
Provided environmental advice to Scotiabank and Sprott Capital as underwriters on the IPO of ming company Mineros on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Advising La Primavera Argentina in connection with the potential impact of the construction of a road by the provincial government through property that could cause environmental damage in a protected area.