Winston Alburquenque > Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados > Santiago, Chile > Lawyer Profile

Highly active in environmental and regulatory matters, Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados assists both domestic and foreign companies with the securing, regularisation and perfection of mining-sector-related water rights; actions before the General Department of Waters for the authorisation of transfers and adjustment of water rights; and procedures before the Hydraulic Works Department for the approval of water works and modification of water courses. It also advises on the development of desalination projects. The practice is led by mining, water and energy law specialist, Winston Alburquenque, who is also director of the Universidad Finis Terrae’s mining and water Masters’ programmes. Recently-elevated associate director Solange Villarroel focuses on water law work, as well as natural resources-related transactions and litigation.

Highly focused on environmental and regulatory law matters, Vergara Galindo Correa Abogados‘ mining practice handles the securing, regularisation and perfection of water rights, as well as advising on the viability of water supplies for mining exploration and exploitation. The team additionally assists with the constitution and protection of mining property, mining project-related dispute resolution, and the processing of permits and compulsory easements. A professor of mining law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, practice leader Winston Alburquenque specialises in mining, water and energy law.