‘One of the best with which clients could work’, Prieto Abogados‘ energy-focused-environmental law team consistently participates in environmental assessment processes throughout Chile. The team additionally houses real estate industry experts, while also being active in environmental law-related sanctioning proceedings. The practice group’s recent mandates include assisting with environmental damages actions before Chile���s environmental courts in relation to soil, underground water and infrastructure, among other matters. Recently-promoted partner and practice head Agustín Martorell is an ’exceptional lawyer‘, whose experience encompasses the mining, energy, infrastructure, and fishing and aquaculture sectors; while counsel and former Environmental Assessment Service legal department head, Romina Tobar, is an April 2023 recruit. In the associate pool, Ignacio Matte advises on environmental law and regulatory issues. Former associates Andrés Maldini and Isabel Becerra both departed the firm during 2022.
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Testimonials
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- 'Compared to other firms, Prieto's environment and energy group is one of the best with which clients could work.'
- 'Great knowledge of the industry, as well as regulatory issues - very beneficial from a client's point of view.'
- 'In addition to having a highly disciplined and expert team in its fields, the practice has a close relationship with both people and government agencies, which gives its legal and regulatory knowledge an advantage.’
- ‘A team of lawyers that stands out for its excellent work, providing a personalised and high-level service compared to firms of the same type.'
- 'Prieto's environmental practice is characterised by being led by a partner Agustín Martorell with extensive experience and knowledge of environmental issues, procedures and strategies - one of the best environmental practices on the market.’
- ‘Agustín Martorell is an exceptional lawyer in terms of his knowledge of the industry as well as legal knowledge.’
- 'Agustín Martorell is a serious lawyer, with a lot of experience and professionalism, as well as deep knowledge of environmental institutions and procedures.'
- 'Agustín Martorell is characterised by his high level of knowledge, and dedication and commitment to clients - delivers an excellent service in the field of environmental law.'
Key clients
- Engie Energía Chile
- Conexión Kimal–Lo Aguirre
- Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros
- Verano Capital Holding
- Solek Chile Services
- Inmobiliaria Vivo Santiago
- Engie Austral
- Eduardo Kohn
- DP World Chile
- Transmisora Eléctrica del Norte
Work highlights
- Assisted Zona Franca de Iquique with its claim against Engie in the Environmental Court for significant environmental damage to soil and water.
- Advised Conexión Kimal–Lo Aguirre on the regulatory and environmental aspects of a power transmission project.
- Assisted Metro with a sanctioning procedure that concerned charges for non-compliance with noise-emission standards.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Agustín Martorell