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. Since publication, Jirón has been promoted to practice director.
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Testimonials
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- '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.'
- '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.'
Key clients
- MOWI
- Renewable Energy Group
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
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