Combining strong administrative law capabilities with expertise in highly regulated sectors, the team at Carrasco Benítez is well equipped to handle public law matters involving the forestry, energy, mining, urban development, and agribusiness spheres. The team’s expertise ranges from administrative procedures required for project development and operation, including permitting issues, through to engagement with regulators and administrative and judicial proceedings before the courts and administrative bodies. The practice group is led by a quintet of public and environmental law-focused lawyers, who joined the firm in January 2026 from Cubillos Soza Abogados: Edesio Carrasco, Rodrigo Benítez, Carlo Sepúlveda, Graciela Venegas and director Giannina Bocchi. Associate Víctor Collao joined the firm in July 2025, also from Cubillos Soza Abogados, while associate Daniela Jara arrived from eelaw in October 2025.
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Testimonials
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- Excellent service and communication, on time, great support and backing.
- Carrasco & Benítez stands out for combining a high level of technical expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach, setting them apart from teams that operate from a more formalistic perspective. The team not only provides legal advice but also understands the regulatory and business context, anticipating risks and facilitating decision-making. For in-house counsel, their main strengths are the clarity of their recommendations, their rapid response time, and their ability to translate complex matters into actionable criteria. Furthermore, they have a cohesive team with deep expertise beyond the partners, ensuring continuity and consistency in service. In short, they are a team that combines technical excellence with pragmatism and a results-oriented approach, making them a reliable partner in complex matters.
- The team's main strength lies in its ability to combine technical excellence with a highly practical, results-oriented approach. They differ from other firms in that they don't simply interpret regulations, but rather propose viable solutions, taking into account the regulatory context and the client's objectives. They are particularly known for their clarity of analysis, rapid response, and sound judgment in prioritizing risks, which facilitates decision-making in complex environments. Furthermore, they demonstrate high availability and commitment, fostering a long-lasting relationship of trust. Individually, the lead partners are characterized by their technical expertise and strategic vision, while the associates contribute consistency, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality service across the entire team.
- Most of them have a background in the public sector, which gives them knowledge of how the institutions work.
- They have a team that understands how environmental institutions work.
- They know us, so they have an extremely fast response time.
Key clients
- Agrícola Kuriñanco
- Metro
- OPD Energy
- Oxiquim
- Consejo del Salmón
- Sierra Gorda
- Constructora Salfa
- Madesal Inmobiliaria
- Sacyr
- Inmobiliaria Indesa
- Sonnedix
- Explora Hotels
Work highlights
Represented Sierra Gorda in key public law and regulatory matters, including the defence of a high-profile dispute with the Ministry of Public Security concerning due process guarantees, arising from a decree designating the company as a “strategic entity” under the Private Security Act.
Advising REE Uno (Aclara) on public law and regulatory strategy for a rare earth mining development, focusing on urban planning and territorial compatibility, coordination with neighbouring projects, and forestry regulation to support regulatory feasibility and long-term project viability.
Advising Metro on public law and regulatory matters related to the expansion of the Santiago Metro network, including administrative interpretation on emissions compensation mechanisms and regulatory determinations to support project execution and compliance.
Practice head
Edesio Carrasco; Rodrigo Benítez; Carlo Sepúlveda; Graciela Venegas; Giannina Bocchi
Other key lawyers
Esteban Cañas; Mario Arrué