Mr Felipe Velasco > Claussen & Velasco > Santiago, Chile > Lawyer Profile

Claussen & Velasco
Los Conquistadores 1700 - Piso 9
Providencia
Santiago
Chile

Position

Partner of Claussen & Velasco

Career

  • Founding partner of Claussen & Velasco (2017 – present)
  • Director of Extend Communications S.A. (2006 – present)
  • Founding partner of Cyclandes S.A. (Mining Technologies) (2019)
  • Executive Director (CEO) Mining Company Pampa Camarones SpA (2009 – 2016)
  • Founding partner of Estudio Velasco & cia. (2004)
  • Partner of Bautek S.A. (1998-2016)
  • Director South Continente S.A. (1994)

Languages

Spanish and English

Memberships

Member of the Chilean Bar Association.

Education

  • Title of Lawyer, Supreme Court of Justice (1994)
  • Bachelor of Law and Social Sciences, Universidad de Chile (1991)
  • Master in Tax Administration and Management, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (2005 – 2006)
  • Business Administration and Management Diploma, FECEA Barcelona Spain (1992)

Lawyer Rankings

Chile > Energy and natural resources > Mining

Founded in 2017, specialist mining, environmental and corporate law firm Claussen & Velasco routinely acts for Chilean and international mining companies, as well as businesses operating in the mining sector’s supply chain. The team covers all stages of projects, from implementation to exploitation (along with closure when productive cycles end). The practice also represents clients’ interests during the litigation and arbitration of mining matters. Jointly leading the group at name-partner level, current director of national mining company ENAMI, Carlos Claussen, regularly acts in contentious mining matters; and Felipe Velasco advises mining sector-related companies on commercial, corporate and tax issues. Mining and environmental law associate Lester Maxwell leads the firm’s litigation team.