DS Abogados has an ‘ability to resolve conflicts that is extraordinary’. The four-strong environment law practice covers project-related environmental and administrative strategies, as well as defence-side matters before the environmental authorities and courts. It also assists with sanctioning procedures brought by Chile’s Environmental Superintendency and General Water Departments. The practice is co-led by environmental and regulatory law specialist Enrique Oyarzún Iglesias, whose recent focus covers real estate, logistics, storage, energy and agro-industry-related projects; and Jorge Ignacio García Nielsen, an adviser on urban planning, water rights and natural resources law. The team further includes senior associate Carlos Vargas, who is ’a very good lawyer’.
Testimonials
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‘The support of the DS environment and water team is essential.’
‘Ability to anticipate problems that is unmatched and an ability to resolve conflicts that is extraordinary.’
Key clients
- Empresas FG
- Anglo American
Work highlights
- Defended Andina Ingredients against alleged odour, soil and water-related infractions.
- Defended Constructora Mena y Ovalle against a series of environmental sanctioning procedures brought by the Environmental Superintendence.