The four-strong practice group at Bofill Mir Abogados acts for clients across the energy, real estate and particularly - reflecting one of the firm's core strengths - mining sectors. The team is highly regarded for its advisory services, supporting clients through sanctioning procedures and environmental due diligence. It also maintains a strong presence in early-stage environmental permitting (having worked with various sectoral authorities to facilitate major infrastructure projects) as well as regulatory compliance, enforcement, litigation and project closure, Associate practice director María Pilar Domínguez is recognised for her experience in proceedings before the Superintendency of Environment (SMA) and other environmental courts. She is closely assisted by Tomás Ruz Forno.
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Testimonials
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- Excellent collaboration and exchange of information among team members.
- I think their availability and approachability are outstanding features.
- I think the diversity of topics they can address is something relevant in relation to the team.
- The team is willing and attentive to the requests we make.
- María Pilar stands out for her timely, professional advice that meets the required legal standards.
- María Pilar Domínguez is undoubtedly one of the team's most outstanding professionals. She combines rigorous technical expertise in environmental and administrative sanctioning law with a strategic vision that extends beyond the purely legal: she understands her clients' operational and regulatory context, enabling her to design strategies that are both legally sound and operationally viable. Her responsiveness, the clarity of her analyses, and her handling of critical deadlines set her apart. She is a high-level liaison who inspires confidence both within the client's internal team and with the relevant authorities.
Key clients
- Vicuña Chile
- Seguros Vida Security Previsión
- Nueva Chamisero
- Compañía Contractual Minera Candelaria
- Sociedad de Procesamiento de Molibdeno (Molyb)
- Cerezos del Valle
- Enlasa Generación Chile
- Viña Von Siebenthal
Work highlights
Advising Vicuña Chile (a joint venture formed between Lundin Mining and BHP) on the bi-national Vicuña project and the necessary sectoral requirements for future implementation.
Successfully defended Lundin Mining in an environmental damage case brought against CCMOS and Lundin Mining before the First Environmental Court.
Lawyers
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
María Pilar Domínguez
Other key lawyers
Tomás Ruz Forno