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Jara Del Favero Abogados

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The small but highly-focused practice at Jara Del Favero Abogados advises on environmental and natural resources law, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, project approvals and environmental litigation, among other matters. The team assists with environmental impact assessments, permitting and regulatory compliance, as well as representing clients from various sectors (including mining and energy), before administrative bodies and courts. The practice has expanded significantly in recent years, notably with the addition of partner-in-charge, Javier Naranjo, a former Minister of the Environment who brings significant experience in public policy, regulatory matters and environmental litigation; he also 'manages his team with great leadership'. Senior associate Martín Esser 'stands out for the quality of his writing', and contributes additional expertise in environmental and natural resources law.
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  • ‘Deep technical knowledge and quick learning curve on the topics covered, not only from a legal perspective but also from an environmental perspective, enabling us to successfully address the legal strategy. I consider them not only a legal support but also a strategic one for our business, given the current complexity of environmental and social issues in large infrastructure projects.'

  • ‘Immediate availability, rapid response, and quality for any urgent or medium-term need. Javier Naranjo manages his team with great leadership, defining the strategy and effectively communicating it downstream. Within Javier's team, Martín Esser stands out for the quality of his writing.'

  • ‘The team has good contacts with environmental authorities.'

Key clients

  • Empresas FG
  • Elecnor Chile
  • Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi
  • Ecopower
  • Cervecería Chile (AB InBev)
  • Antofagasta Minerals
  • Municipalidad de Vitacura
  • Consejo del Salmón
  • Agrícola Flor del Monte
  • Empresas Valmar
  • WPD
  • Grupo Ibereólica Renovables

Work highlights

Advised Compañía Minera Doña Inés de Collahuasi on the successful obtaining of a favourable Environmental Qualification Resolution in relation to modifications in certain works, components and actions of the “Desarrollo de Infraestructura y Mejoramiento de Capacidad Productiva de Collahuasi”.
Ongoing advice to Antofagasta Minerals as well as defence in judicial proceedings before the First Environmental Court on grounds of environmental damage.
On going advise to AB InBev and its local holding, Cervecería Chile, regarding compliance and Environmental Superintendency information requests.

Practice head

Javier Naranjo

Other key lawyers

Martin Esser