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BEC Abogados
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Chile > Water law Tier 2

Acting for exporting companies, agricultural producers, and non-profit organisations that are in charge of water distribution in Chile, BEC Abogados’s natural resources department focuses on the implementation of water-use efficiency solutions in the energy, mining and real estate sectors. ‘Always up to date with the latest water law information’, the five-lawyer group is also particularly active in agricultural industry issues; and it routinely advises on the implementation of corporate social responsibility measures and crisis management-related communication campaigns in areas where water scarcity causes high levels of social pressure. The firm additionally houses a robust conflict resolution practice. The key advisers are water law-related disputes expert Gonzalo Bulnes Llompart, who ‘knows the industry particularly well’; Benjamín Bulnes León, whose practice includes representing water-user organisations before the State Administration’s different bodies; and former deputy director of the General Directorate of Water, Juan José Crocco Carrera.

Practice head(s):

Gonzalo Bulnes Llompart; Benjamín Bulnes León; Juan José Crocco Carrera

Testimonials

‘Always up to date with the latest water law information, and the lawyers have excellent contacts – superior knowledge of the effective use of water in the agricultural sector.‘

‘The team has a very close and attentive relationship with clients, and is proactive in seeking solutions.‘

‘Good availability from the team, strong networks, and strategy.‘

‘The team not only knows the regulations very well, but also the industry and the realities of this area. The lawyers are capable of giving concrete answers that go beyond what is strictly legal.’

‘A group of lawyers with a very efficient way of acting. Fast, efficient and very available to their clients. The solutions – in addition to being legal, are logical and make sense.‘

‘Gonzalo Bulnes Llompart knows the industry particularly well and has a very good relationship with hydraulic engineers, which is why he is capable of forming and leading highly-effective interdisciplinary teams.’

‘Gonzalo Bulnes Llompart is kind, respectful and sincere with clients – at the same time he is very firm and strict when dealing with public officials and with getting his homework done.  Great legal and technical knowledge of the sector.‘

‘Juan José Crocco Carrera and Gonzalo Bulnes Llompart provide great client service for very efficient costs.‘

Key clients

Exportadora Alcántara

Inmobiliaria Aconcagua

Compañía de Inversiones Adriático

DGS

Viña Almaviva

Comisión Nacional de Riego, Ministerio de Agricultura

Agrícola Bauzá

Agricultores de Aconcagua

Valhalla Energy

Fundación Chile – Escenarios Hídricos 2030

Agrícolas Bulnes

Regantes Río Perquilauquén

Junta de Vigilancia Río Mataquito

Junta de Vigilancia Río Lontué

Rembre

Territoria Apoquindo

Work highlights

  • Advised DGS on both a compliance report and the implementation of measures.
  • Advised Comisión Nacional de Riego on the production of a practical guide for the promotion of investment in reservoirs.
  • Assisted Valhalla Energy with the processing and approval of the necessary hydraulic works for the operation of a cutting-edge ERNC project.