Guerrero Olivos

Guerrero Olivos’ eight-strong water law practice has ‘extensive knowledge of water law in Chile and the constant changes in legislation that affect mining operations and their projects’. The practice is particularly active on behalf of banks, energy and mining companies, real estate developers, along with logistics, manufacturing, and food and drinks businesses. The full-service law firm’s wide-ranging expertise covers water law litigation, regulatory compliance, and the water rights aspect of the development of energy, mining and construction projects. The team also advises on the due diligence for major water sector-related M&A deals; and assists with the optimisation of water rights, including water disposal, intake and restitution transfer applications, the modification of water supply sources, and water intake and hydraulic works authorisations. The group additionally assists with water and environmental assessments, permitting procedures, inspections and sanctioning processes. Benjamín Pérez advises on day-to-day water law matters, and the water aspects of M&A, project development, and project and acquisition finance; and Sebastián Abogabir’s broad workload includes the constitution and acquisition of water rights. In the associate group, the water law practice of senior Francisca Pellegrini complements her energy sector work, while Sebastián Mozó specialises in water rights in relation to mining project development.