Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' eight strong regulatory law department is comprised of experts in the relations between private companies and governmental agencies and institutions. The team is particularly involved in environmental matters and energy projects, but its mandates also cover gas distribution, water regulations, telecoms, retail, medical devices, and urban planning and zoning. The team is co-led by Gonzalo Jiménez, who advises on infrastructure project-related environmental impact studies, concessions and permits; and Martín Astorga, whose wide-ranging practice includes sanctions proceedings before Chile’s administrative authorities. The public law practice of senior associate Verónica Cuadra covers administrative and constitutional law, public procurement issues, and sanitary, environmental, water and energy law.
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Key clients
- China Three Gorges
- Nutreco - Skretting
- BO Paper
- Inmobiliaria ISA
- BO Packaging
- Correa Family
- IBM
- New Hope Ecotech
- Todosreciclamos
- American Industrial Partners
- Econeu
- DISA
Work highlights
Advised China Three Gorges Corporation on the due diligence and potential acquisition of three photovoltaic generation plants, the assistance including several issues related to the permits granted to the target companies.
Advised BO Paper on the regularisation of water rights.
Assisting Inmobiliaria ISA with filing a municipal illegality claim before the Court of Appeals of Santiago.
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
Gonzalo Jiménez; Martín Astorga