The seven-member team at Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos’ regulatory law department provides strategic legal counsel to private companies interacting with government agencies. The practice’s advice covers environmental law, energy projects, gas distribution, water regulations, telecommunications, public procurement and urban planning. Recent mandates include advising on zoning regulations for energy projects, gas pipeline access, airport concession renewals, and compliance for private health insurers. The firm also represents clients in litigation and administrative proceedings. In a significant recent matter, the firm is preparing reports for the Comptroller General’s office concerning the purchase by Codelco of Enami’s shares in a copper mine. Led by 'extraordinary legal advisor' Gonzalo Jiménez, the team has notable expertise in infrastructure projects, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance. Martín Astorga, a specialist in environmental law and territorial planning, brings extensive experience from his work with the National Environmental Commission; while senior associate Verónica Cuadra focuses on administrative, health and constitutional law.
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- 'Excellent public and regulatory law team, particularly assisting us with R&D matters related to CORFO and similar projects. They stand out for their in-depth knowledge of the latest legal amendments and for being an exceptional team in responding to regulatory requirements, particularly in matters of electricity law and forestry regulations. I especially highlight partner Gonzalo Jiménez; apart from being an excellent public and regulatory law attorney, he is an extraordinary legal advisor.'
Key clients
- ATCO
- Nutreco Skretting
- BHP Billiton
- Celulosa Arauco y Constitución
- Medtronic
- Enel Distribución
- IBM
- Banmédica UnitedHealth Group – UHG)
- Medifarma
- Mercado Pago
- SIAV
- Soprole
Work highlights
Advising ATCO, a Canadian company operating in Chile, in relation to an energy generation project opposed by municipal land use regulations.
Advising SIAV (a consortium owned by several fuel distribution companies), in relation to the extension of a concession period for supplying fuel to all aircraft at Santiago International Airport.
Advising Arauco in relation to the preparation of contracts for producing synthetic fuel from green hydrogen.
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Practice head
Gonzalo Jiménez, Martín Astorga