With ‘a deep understanding and extensive experience in Chilean environmental legislation’ Lawgic Abogados is a natural resources and environmental boutique that routinely advises companies from the mining, energy, industry, aquaculture, agri-business, desalination, tourism and real estate industries. Highly specialised in environmental, water, mining and energy law (particularly the electricity segment), the broad practice also handles project-related administrative and judicial environmental disputes; clients highlight the ‘personalised attention, extensive experience and knowledge of the field’. The practice is led by founding partner Felipe Meneses, an expert in environmental, indigenous and regulatory law. At associate level, specialist environmental senior Ximena Jirón leads the second line, which also comprises experienced intermediate José Miguel Abarca (an April 2024 arrival from Eelaw), and junior Josefina Barriga Martínez who focuses on environmental law and project development.
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Testimonials
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- 'They have excellent knowledge and expertise in the new water law. Their work is proactive, usually delivered ahead of the due date, and they offer innovative solutions to address clients’ issues.'
- 'Lawgic stands out for its deep industry knowledge and a client-centric approach that sets it apart in the legal market, particularly in the mining sector. It provides high-level legal services at efficient costs.'
- 'Lawgic is a strategic partner in our Natural Resources practice. They are committed to understanding clients' projects and are crucial in developing and implementing our investment strategies to navigate environmental permits and ensure compliance.'
- 'The firm is distinguished by its extensive experience in territorial, environmental, and property matters related to the mining industry. The team provides clients with strategic and technically robust legal advice throughout every stage of their projects.'
- 'They have an appropriate approach to advancing projects, balancing the commercial variable requested by the client with solid technical and environmental backing.'
- 'The service is excellent, personalised, and very professional. They provided us with a very complete service and with excellent results.'
- 'The team is highly competent, always available, and has the ability to see different perspectives on complex problems.'
- 'I have also worked with Carey on these matters, but given that I have had good results with Lawgic, I have complete confidence in their capabilities.'
- 'Their experience and knowledge in these matters make them a specialist law firm. I would also add their great knowledge of operations and their handling of technical documents with the governing body, the DGA.'
- 'Our company has worked with Lawgic on environmental legislation processes. The team has a deep understanding and extensive experience in Chilean environmental legislation, which has allowed us to respond appropriately, in a planned and timely manner.'
Key clients
- MOWI
- Renewable Energy Group
- Statkraft
- SGA
- Essity
- Cox Energy
- Unifrutti
- Cosayach
- EDF Renewables
- EDF Andes
- Bmining
- Global Power Generation
- Subsole
Work highlights
Advised Statkraft in two judicial proceedings before the Environmental Court of Santiago initiated by local communities that sought the court declare several modifications that the company made to three projects located in the 6th region null and void; both procedures were settled by means of an agreement between the company and the communities in September 2024; this is the first termination-agreement for this type of judicial procedure in Chile
Acting for biogas plant construction and operation company, Genera 4, in two administrative disputes initiated by different community organisations that seek to have the company’s environmental licenses declared null and void: the Biocircular Los Ciruelos project located in Los Lagos Region; and the Biocircular Los Laureles project located in El Maule Region; we are also representing the company before the Environmental Court of Valdivia in an additional licensing case.
Advising nitrate and iodine mining companies COSAYACH and SIMCO regarding the ‘Ampliación Negreiros’ project (successfully obtaining an environmental license that was initially turned down), and the ‘Producción de Sales Maricunga’ project (as regards the Indigenous Consultation Process, begun in 2022 and -as a result of a Supreme Court´s ruling on the case- now entering its final phase), respectively.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Felipe Meneses