Luis Palacios
Director
BLP
More informationThe powerhouse environment law team at BLP remains a market leader, utilising a multidisciplinary approach to advise household-name multinationals, such as Kraft Heinz, Uber, WeWork and PepsiCo, across a diverse range of sectors. The practice’s comprehensive service covers compliance auditing and consulting, environmental dispute resolution, the proposing and drafting of new regulations, environmental planning related to tourist developments, laws and initiatives on conservation and green finance. In addition, the group acts for both public and private sector plaintiffs and defendants in environmental cases before the civil, criminal and administrative courts. The practice is headed by Mauricio Salas, who brings 25 years of experience to the team and who, in additional to environmental law, specialises in dispute resolution, and Andrea González. Key support is provided by associate Luis Palacios, who assists clients with litigation and with obtaining permits related to mining extraction and water concessions.
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Testimonials
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‘I think their multidisciplinary approach is great.'
'Mauricio Salas is a solid all-around lawyer, with environmental training and solid litigation skills. There is no equivalent in the market.’
- 'This group knows the subject, knows how to listen and work as a team, and their deliverables were always on time and in the right order.'
- 'BLP's work is excellent.'
- 'Extensive knowledge and experience in the environmental field.'
Key clients
- BASF
- Fundecor
- FIFCO
- Gencom
- Kraft Heinz
- Medtronic
- PepsiCo
- Cempro
- Uber
- WeWork
Work highlights
- Provided legal advice to BASF, a chemical producer, to obtain the necessary permits and concessions for the establishment of its own plantations dedicated to develop new products to help farmers improve crop yields and protect their crops from pests, diseases, and other challenges.
- Advised FUNDECOR, an NGO, on the creation of contracts for generating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through smart contracts for the sale of ecosystem services.
- Advising Gencom on the environmental considerations relating to the development of the Golfo de Papagayo touristic project.
Lawyers
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Mauricio Salas
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