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Bomchil‘s environmental team is noted for its strength in litigation concerning transnational environmental matters, combining expertise in administrative law, international public law, and the energy and mining sectors. The dedicated ESG practice focuses on assisting companies with the changes required to meet the 203o Agenda and the Paris Agreement’s targets for sustainable development and carbon neutrality. The team is jointly led by María Inés Corrá, a key contact for environmental regulatory matters and disputes, and Cristian Galansky, who is frequently sought out to advise clients in the natural resources and environmental services sectors on compliance and administrative and judicial proceedings.
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  • 'I especially value the Bomchil team's approach for their ability to simplify the complex and provide actionable legal solutions. It's not just about their knowledge of the law—which they clearly have—but how they manage to translate it into concrete decisions that advance our projects with confidence and agility.'
  • 'Compared to other firms I've worked with, Bomchil stands out for its ability to adapt to the pace and real challenges of companies operating under pressure. They don't just respond; they also anticipate. They've incorporated collaborative work tools, are organised, and have a modern approach that is appreciated when one needs solutions, not theory. The team complement each other very well and convey a culture of professionalism, trust, and serious work. I recommend them as solid allies for any company that needs pragmatic, results-focused legal advice.'
  • 'What truly sets Bomchil's lawyers apart is their ability to combine technical depth with a precise understanding of the business. They don't limit themselves to theory: their recommendations are practical, actionable, and designed to facilitate decision-making. This approach is invaluable for companies working in complex sectors or under tight deadlines.'
  • 'Among their greatest qualities, I would highlight their agility, clarity in explaining risks and options, and, above all, their proactive attitude in supporting clients at key moments. Instead of holding them back, they help them move forward confidently.'

Key clients

  • Araucaria Energy (currently SCC Power Argentina)
  • Chevron Argentina
  • Desler and Ipes
  • Dique Norte
  • Ecopolo
  • LG Stream (Litoral Gas and ECS)
  • Minera Los Pelambres
  • Movistar Arena
  • Refinería del Norte (Refinor)
  • Savencia
  • Tallo Verde (Asociación Nuevo Ambiente)
  • Pan American Energy

Work highlights

Representing Desler and Ipes in a claim brought against them by an NGO, alleging that the defendants have caused, and continue to cause, certain collective environmental damage and requesting that the causes of the alleged damages cease.
Acting for Tallo Verde (Asociación Nuevo Ambiente) in one of the most significant public environmental cases in Argentina, concerning the remediation of the country’s largest open-air waste dump and the management of urban solid waste in Luján.
Assisting Dique Norte in challenging permits granted by the City of Buenos Aires for conducting massive music festivals in Puerto Madero that produce significant noise pollution in a highly sensitive area.

Practice head

María Inés Corrá; Cristian Galansky

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