IMAD Abogados
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The environmental law and natural resources team at IMAD Abogados continues to expand its practice, advising clients in mining, agriculture, and construction, among other sectors. The group is reputed for the strength of its litigation practice, having defended companies in a diverse range of lawsuits before the Environmental Courts. It also provides extensive strategic counsel at every stage of a project. Focusing largely on regulated industries, Jorge Ignacio García Nielsen's practice operates at the intersection of environmental regulation, administrative law and corporate criminal liability; he co-heads the team alongside Domingo Irarrázaval, who specialises in water rights, hydraulic infrastructure, mining property, electricity concessions and environmental permitting, along with sanctioning proceedings. Primary support is provided by associate Carlos Vargas Poblete whose regulatory and environmental practice is focused on administrative law, environmental permitting and concession systems.
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Testimonials
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- Jorge García is an outstanding professional who demonstrates a genuine commitment to achieving client objectives. Furthermore, Jorge is a wonderful person and very easy to work with.
- The firm's environmental team leader, Jorge García Nielsen, not only has a perfect command of the legal and regulatory aspects of his specialty, but also possesses extensive technical knowledge. This is extremely useful for clients in matters that, by their nature, require a multidisciplinary approach.
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Acuícola e Inversiones Nalcahue
Work highlights
Advised Anglo American on the environmental and forestry feasibility of the ECME Project at the Las Tórtolas Tailings Dam (Los Bronces), addressing the expansion of infrastructure into an area classified as Native Preservation Forest, subject to Chile’s strictest conservation restrictions.