Mr Matías Desmadryl > Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría > Santiago, Chile > Lawyer Profile

Fielding lawyers who ‘stand out for their knowledge of the regulations and jurisprudence’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría‘s water resources department in Santiago has a market-leading reputation for projects that require water, particularly the mining, energy, sanitary, industrial and agricultural sectors. The team assists at all stages of strategic planning, its advice also covering the required permits and authorisations for projects. The group’s expertise further extends to searching for water supply solutions for projects; preparing environmental impact studies; salt and desalinated water supply projects; hydroelectric power plants; underwriting long-term water supply contracts; and appearing before the General Directorate of Water, General Comptroller of the Republic, Chile’s ordinary and special courts of justice, and the Environment Superintendence. The water law practice is led by ‘outstanding partner’ and former General Water director, Matías Desmadryl, a water resources, environment and natural resources specialist, who has extensive experience in general regulatory matters and litigation. In the firm’s associate ranks, ‘special mention goes to’ water and sanitation law practitioner Sergio Jaque, while Franco Valenzuela routinely acts for both national and international companies on a range of matters that involve the use of water. Former associate Francisca Mendoza left the firm during 2023.

Home to ‘a very solid team with extensive experience in both private and public sector matters’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría‘s eight-strong environment and sustainability law team is highly experienced in environmental matters and procedures, including project development and permitting. The full-service practice also provides strategic advice on the environmental law aspects of politically-sensitive project developments; local and international M&A and financing deals involving environmental issues; along with high-stakes administrative and judicial environmental litigation. Also of note, the regional firm’s environmental team in Santiago advises throughout the entire lifecycle of projects, from initial development phases through to financing, operational, and sale and closure stages. The environmental law team in Chile is led by Juan José Eyzaguirre, a longstanding specialist in investment project-related environmental, regulatory and judicial issues. It further showcases Felipe Arévalo, who routinely acts in complex administrative and judicial environmental litigation; and water resources, environmental and natural resources specialist Matías Desmadryl, whose practice encompasses general regulatory matters and litigation. Principal associate and environmental law practitioner Mario Mozó has notable energy, mining, agribusiness and infrastructure sector expertise; he also assists with the environmental aspects of project finance and international and domestic transactions, along with relevant administrative and judicial litigation. Since publication, Mozó has been promoted to counsel – effective as of January 2025.