Bomchil is well-positioned to support clients on compliance frameworks, permitting processes, environmental investigations and high-impact disputes. The practice is co-led by María Inés Corrá, who is highly regarded for her work in environmental disputes, particularly those involving public authorities and large-scale infrastructure projects; and Cristian Galansky, who advises companies on environmental compliance and environmental due diligence in M&A negotiations. They are supported by semi-senior associate María Lourdes Garay, who focuses on administrative law and environmental regulation; and associate María Morena Echegaray, who supports energy-sector clients on environmental compliance matters and regulatory analysis.
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Testimonials
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- Bomchil's Environmental team combines exceptional technical expertise with a deep understanding of their clients' businesses. They don't just issue legal opinions; they understand the regulatory, operational, and commercial context in which decisions are made. In our experience, they stand out for the quality of their analyses, the clarity of their recommendations, and their ability to resolve complex situations with practical and actionable solutions. Their legal writing is outstanding, both for its legal rigor and the strategic approach behind each presentation. Another key differentiator is the team's availability and the partners' direct involvement in relevant matters. We have always received prompt, well-reasoned, and solution-oriented responses. Compared to other leading firms in the Argentine market, I believe Bomchil is among the best teams in the field, especially in regulatory, environmental, and highly complex matters.
- María Inés Corra stands out for her rare combination of technical excellence, strategic vision, and execution skills. She has extensive experience in complex environmental issues and a remarkable ability to transform challenging regulatory matters into concrete solutions for her clients. I would also like to highlight her team, which maintains exceptionally high standards of quality and commitment. Their service is always personalized, their response times are excellent, and the documents they produce are top-notch. What truly sets this team apart from its competitors is its ability to combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the business. They not only explain the risks but also help manage and mitigate them.
- The Bomchil Natural Resources team is very client-focused. They constantly monitor inquiries and are concerned about the progress of each issue. They make the company and its matters feel valued. A special aspect is that they treat each case as if it were their own, resulting in comprehensive concepts, written reports, and resources that they provide.
- The lawyers are fully involved and actively participate in the consultations. Their constant support is felt.
- They have a good understanding of the topics.
Key clients
- SCC Power Argentina
- Chevron Argentina
- Desler and Ipes
- Dique Norte
- Ecopolo
- Movistar Arena
- Refinería del Norte (Refinor)
- Tallo Verde (Asociación Nuevo Ambiente)
- GeoPark Argentina
- Continental Resources
- Goldwind
Work highlights
Representing Refinor in its negotiation with YPF, aimed at reaching an agreement on compensation owed to Refinor for having to carry out remediation works on a property in the Province of Salta.
Advising GeoPark Argentina on two potential environmental situations at one of the fields it operates in Argentina, including on the strategic approach and preparing the required documents under the applicable procedure.
Representing Desler and Ipes on the judicial claim brought against them by an NGO; the claimant alleges that the defendants have caused, and continue to cause, collective environmental damage and requests the alleged causes to cease.
Practice head
María Inés Corrá; Cristian Galansky
Other key lawyers
María Lourdes Garay; María Morena Echegaray