eelaw
More informationThe large, 12-strong team at boutique law firm Eelaw routinely acts on the environmental law aspects of significant projects; and it stands out in the market for being specialised in mine closure regulations. The group is also routinely sought out to advise on the environmental impact assessment of projects and the management of permits, as well as acting in defence-side environmental and sectoral sanctioning proceedings, particularly before the Superintendence of the Environment. The practice is additionally experienced in litigating matters before the Environmental Courts, Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. The wide-ranging practice of department leader Paulina Riquelme includes environmental compliance strategies, waste regulations, contaminated site remediations, emissions-related compensation, and litigation and administrative procedures. Key support comes from senior associates Jorge Brower, who focuses on the environmental law aspects of mining projects, and Camila Martínez, a former Superintendency of the Environment lawyer.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Great for personalised attention, perseverance, and monitoring of environmental issues.'
- ‘Solid availability - there is always a team member that will attend to clients' requirements.'
Key clients
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Lithium Chile
- Sociedad Nacional de Minería
- Haldeman Mining Company
- Grupo Minero Las Cenizas
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Compañía Minera del Pacífico
- Cerro Negro Mining Company
- Dell Chile
- Marimaca Copper Corp
- KDM
- Minera Tres Valles
- Confederación de Producción y Comercio
- Continental Compañía de Seguros
- Aguas CAP
- Puerto Las Lozas
Work highlights
- Provided Mainstream Renewable Power with environmental legal advice on the permitting for the construction and operation of renewable energy projects in Chile.
- Advising Compañía Minera del Pacífico on environmental regulation compliance and environmental project management issues (in relation to its mining sites).
- Assisting Sonami associates (small, medium and large-scale mining companies) on different environmental matters, such as mining exploration, water resources, community issues and environmental regulations.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paulina Riquelme