Firm Profile > Schultz Carrasco Benitez Abogados > Santiago, Chile
Schultz Carrasco Benitez Abogados Offices
Isidora Goyenechea 3250,
8th floor
Las Condes
7550083
Chile
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Environment Tier 2
Schultz Carrasco Benitez's practice is led by Edesio Carrasco, a former Chilean Environmental Assessment Agency legal division head; and Rodrigo Benítez, who previously served as both vice minister and legal division head at the Ministry of the Environment. The team is highly rated for its experience in environmental audits and project assessment of projects, as well as community matters and the principles of the Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention. The firm fields a strong second line through senior associate Alejandra Estay, and associates Ingrid Henríquez (who joined from Moreno Sáez & Avilés in October 2019), Ana Sas, Carlo Sepúlveda and Graciela Venegas. Estay, Sepúlveda and Venegas can all draw on past experience at the Chilean Environmental Assessment Agency.
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Testimonials
‘The ability to truthfully interpret problems distinguishes the group from other law firms.‘
‘Its main difference with other law firms is the customisation of services and the ability to find solutions in the short term.‘
‘An excellent work team with competent professionals who are committed to their clients. They clearly provide a more personalised service than other law firms and show good co-ordination between their members.‘
‘This office stands out because in its team two characteristics come together that are often found separately, but not together. These are legal rigour and strategic capacity. They also differ in that they have innovative approaches to addressing problems. It is common for other law firms to be able to identify risks, but their conservative approaches prevent them from identifying innovative solutions.‘
‘Great team – I have worked mainly with Edesio Carrasco but I know that his partner Rodrigo Benítez is also great. I really like that they have the experience of having been on the other side, that is, they worked in the audit entities and therefore they really know how the inspection entities work and so they suggest the best answers. Furthermore this is a newer area of law in our country and therefore larger firms do not necessarily have better people. You require a team with more specific knowledge and the team of Schultz Carrasco and Benitez have it.‘
‘Edesio Carrasco stands out above the rest because he worked in the Environment Ministry and therefore is much better prepared than other lawyers, knowing the state apparatus from the inside, which allows him to prepare the best defence strategy and to anticipate how the authorities will react. That is very valuable both for obtaining permits and for facing sanctioning processes. They are really special – you don’t need a bigger firm or a second opinion.’
‘Edesio Carrasco has extensive expertise of the legal issues surrounding indigenous communities, and has a pragmatic and timely approach.‘
‘Rodrigo Benítez has solid experience in environmental regulations and the evaluation of projects for environmental qualification. He has great analytical capacity and risk identification skills, but also proposes innovative solutions.‘
Key clients
Sierra Gorda
Vias Chile
Sociedad Concesionaria Américo Vespucio Oriente
Aguas Pacífico
Aguas de Antofagasta
Mina Invierno
Compañía Minera del Pacífico
Inmobiliaria Fundamenta
Inmobiliaria Aitué
El Bosque
Empresa de Transporte de Pasajeros Metro
Andes Mainstream
Jaime Illanes y Asociados-EPSA
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Rodrigo Benítez | Partner of the Public Law and Natural Resources Group | View Profile |
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Mr Edesio Carrasco | Partner in charge of the Public Law and Natural Resources Group | View Profile |
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Mr Carlos Schultz | Partner in charge of the Corporate Area, Mergers and Acquisitions and Capital… | View Profile |