Boutique law practice Schenke Brancoli Abogados | SLBZ is home to a 11-strong water law team that specialises in the constitution, regularisation, protection and safeguarding of water rights. The group’s workload covers negotiations regarding water law contracts and advising Water Code-governed companies. It also assists with water property audits and the due diligence on water-related projects. The practice is co-led by civil and criminal litigation specialist Ricardo Brancoli; and water, mining and electricity law expert Hipólito Zañartu, who routinely provides private and public institutions with legal reports on water issues. At associate level, Camila Pozo Parot advises companies on natural resources.
Key clients
- San Francisco Investment (Sun Dreams)
- Del Monte Fresh Produce Chile
Work highlights
- Advising Longaví River Surveillance Group on contracts and negotiations for a run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation project.
- Assisting Agricola UAC with litigation over water rights.