The environmental law practice at boutique firm Kahatt Abogados is known by clients in the energy, hydrocarbon, agriculture, forestry, construction and mining sectors for its broad expertise in environmental regulation, compliance and litigation. In particular, the firm excels in the areas of risk prevention, health and safety, as well as corporate, labour and commercial law. The practice is co-chaired by Karim Kahatt and Cecilia Azerrad, specialists in natural resources law and environmental regulation. Senior associates José Vergara and Boris Pacheco also noted.
Testimonials
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‘Specialists in various topics: environmental, property, mining rights, hydrocarbons, among others.'
'Compared to other firms, the Kahatt Lawyers Team is special and careful in all their cases.’
Key clients
- Oleaginosas Amazónicas
- QUIMPAC
Work highlights
- Prepared a legal report and analysed the results of the OEFA supervision of Oleaginosas Amazónicas' activities in the Agroindustrial Plant at Km 36.8 and Km 59.8.
- Defended QUIMPAC in the administrative sanctioning procedure commenced by OEFA for allegedly having committed different environmental infringements with a potential fine of more than $5,000,000.00.