Specialised environmental, water rights and energy law firm Pruzzo Ruscica Brotfeld Abogados' team consists of experts in the mining, ports, agribusiness, utilities, construction, infrastructure, and electricity generation and transmission sectors. It also routinely assists with investment project-related complaints, lawsuits, and dispute resolution at administrative and judicial levels. Jointly leading the practice, Dino Pruzzo is experienced in Environmental Impact Assessment matters and defending companies involved in Superintendency of the Environment administrative sanction procedures; and Javier Ruscica is an expert in the assessment and modification of environmental projects, proceedings to obtain sectoral permits, and maritime concession awards. The senior associate to note is Astrid Francke, whose practice includes contentious-administrative proceedings before Chile’s Environmental Courts.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The strength of the team is its focus on natural resources and the environment.'
- 'Great ability to analyse specific subjects that require a high degree of specialisation.’
Key clients
- Minera Los Pelambres
- Aguas de Antofagasta
Work highlights
- Providing Minera Los Pelambres with strategic environmental advice regarding the construction of a complementary infrastructure project.
- Advised Aguas de Antofagasta on the environmental assessment of a desalination plant expansion project.