Prieto Abogados' ‘lawyers stand out for their application of environmental regulations and laws to business contexts’. The eight-strong environmental law team, which comprises industry expertise in mining, energy and real estate, routinely acts in judicial cases, administrative sanctioning proceedings and environmental assessments. It has also developed notable compliance experience in relation to environmental offences. The team is co-led by Agustín Martorell, who is ’truly an excellent lawyer’; and counsel Romina Tobar, an April 2023 hire and former Environmental Assessment Service legal department head. Tobar advises on environmental assessments, community relations, and permitting, administrative and judicial procedures. Associate Ignacio Matte is also a key member of the firm’s environmental and regulatory law team.
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Testimonials
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‘Prieto's environmental team is top of the line.’
‘Knowledge of the industry is excellent.’
‘They have a mix of former public employees and top-level lawyers, which gives them an advantage over other law firms.’
‘Prieto’s lawyers stand out for their application of environmental regulations and laws to business contexts.’
‘Diligence, availability, and they put themselves in the client's shoes to find solutions that are balanced.’
‘Agustín Martorell is truly an excellent lawyer - very involved in the day-to-day work and his fees are very reasonable.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Punta del Cobre
- Empresas CMPC
- Aguas Nuevas
- Engie Energía Chile
- Vivo Santiago
- Solek Chile Services
- Acciona Agua
- DP World Chile
- SMU Group
- Bio Energía Molina
Work highlights
Assisting Engie Energía Chile with a judicial action initiated by the Mejillones community against an environmental permit that allows Engie to convert a carbon-based energy generation plant to a gas-based plant.
Currently assisting Conexión Energía on several regulatory matters.
Assisting Acciona Aguas with a sanctioning proceeding (concerning a desalinisation plant) before the Environmental Superintendency.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Agustín Martorell; Romina Tobar