Full-service firm Morales & Besa is home to experts in both public and private sector environmental projects. Acting for national and international mining, environment, construction and investment banking clients, the five-strong group is experienced in environmental and regulatory matters, such as project-related environmental assessments, water rights, mining law and public contracts. It is also regularly mandated to act in environmental litigation, as well as enforcement and sanctioning processes. Heading up the team, Aldo Cardinali recently led advice to Global Infrastructure Partners on regulatory and environmental matters.

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Key clients

  • KGHM
  • Las Cenizas, SCM Franke
  • Rio Tinto Exploration
  • The Republic of Chile – Ministry of Finance
  • EOSOL New Energy
  • Estabanell & Pahisa
  • Aconcagua Foods
  • Global Infrastructure Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Global Infrastructure Partners on several due diligence, acquisition and acquisition financing processes for renewable energy projects, the due diligence including environmental aspects.
  • Advised Las Cenizas SCM Franke on obtaining environmental permits for the operational continuity of the Franke mine.
  • Advising KGHM on environmental law issues.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aldo Cardinali