Ms Claudia Ferreiro > Barros Silva Varela & Vigil > Santiago, Chile > Lawyer Profile
Barros Silva Varela & Vigil Offices
El Golf 40, Floor 13
Las Condes
Chile
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Ms Claudia Ferreiro
Work Department
Public Law, Environmental Law, Regulatory Law and Administative Procedures, Energy and Natural Resources Law.
Position
Partner
Career
Claudia has more than 20 years of experience in Public Law, Regulatory, Environmental, Energy and Natural Resources matters and currently leads this department. Claudia advises companies on environmental impact assessment of projects and defences before State agencies; concession granting processes; reports on institutionality and environmental regulation; participation in due diligence and advice on litigious matters related to her practice areas. Claudia has worked for more than 10 years in public sector institutions and has been highlighted by Chambers & Partners for her practice in the environmental area since 2012.
Languages
Spanish / English
Memberships
Chilean Bar Association
Education
Law, Universidad Diego Portales.
Diploma in Natural Resources Law, mention in Energy Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Degree in Sanctionatory Law, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain.
Master of Laws (LL.M.), mention in Regulatory Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
Lawyer Rankings
Chile > Environment
(Leading partners)Housing ‘several people with a good level of experience’, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil‘s environment team routinely handles environmental assessments, compliance with environmental regulations, and sanctioning proceedings before the Superintendency of the Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency. The nine-strong group, which also assists with environmental crime-related prosecutions, showcases Claudia Ferreiro, an expert in project-related environmental impact assessments, defending clients before State agencies, concessions and environmental regulations; and former Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Environment, Felipe Riesco. In the firm’s senior associate ranks, José Ignacio Vial is an experienced litigator; and Esteban Carmona advises on environmental regulation, administrative procedures and permit applications.
Chile > Public law
Displaying ‘exceptional mastery of government processes’, Barros Silva Varela & Vigil’s public and regulatory law practice provides strategic advice on the development of projects and business activities that require State authorisation. Its expertise further covers related litigation and relations with local communities. The team is co-led by former Undersecretary of the Ministry of the Environment, Felipe Riesco, whose practice encompasses administrative regulations, sanctioning procedures and litigation; and Claudia Ferreiro, who ‘excels in her legal knowledge’ and regularly defends clients before State agencies. In the senior associate group, José Ignacio Vial is an experienced litigator, while Esteban Carmona specialises in administrative proceedings and appeals.