IMAD Abogados

Boutique firm IMAD Abogados continues to develop its 'excellent, professional, and responsible' practice in environmental, mining and water law. The team represents clients before the Chilean Environmental Courts and administrative authorities, as well as in sanctioning proceedings, and frequently advises on obtaining environmental permits, carrying out impact assessments and devising environmental defence strategies. The practice has advised companies such as Anglo American, Codelco, HIF Global and Frusan, and also supports industry associations in regulatory discussions on environmental standards. Senior partner Domingo Irarrázaval has extensive experience in natural resources law, with a particular focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and litigation; he advises mining, energy and aquaculture projects on water rights, environmental assessments, and administrative procedures. Demonstrating 'extraordinary legal and technical knowledge', Jorge Ignacio García Nielsen joined in 2024 to lead the firm’s environmental practice; he brings extensive experience in litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters across industries including mining, energy, real estate and agribusiness.