Natural resources and environmental law boutique, Lawgic Abogados, has a powerful offering in the water law sector, with a dedicated six-strong team that includes two partners. The practice is consistently sought out by companies of all sizes from (primarily) the energy, agriculture, aquaculture, desalination and mining sectors to advise on water law-related legal strategies, regulatory issues, corporate law and litigation. Recent matters include advising major renewable energy generator, Statkraft, with the preparation and execution of the its water rights legal and permitting strategies for the development of the Los Lagos and Rucatayo hydroelectric power plants, as well as representing the company in more than 25 judicial proceedings relating to the constitution of legal easements required for construction of the plants. The group is co-led by Sebastian Del Campo (‘delivers good strategies when facing complex issues’), whose water law practice covers regulatory matters and administrative and judicial litigation, as well as natural resources-related transactions and the development of investment projects; and former Núñez Muñoz Abogados’ of counsel, Agustín Walker, (‘a strong and very competent practice’), who is experienced in water rights, natural resources and project development work. In the firm’s associate ranks, senior Francisco Silva – whose career includes working at the litigation unit of Chile’s General Water Agency – is a specialist in water law, along with administrative and judicial sanctioning proceedings; while Karla Miranda routinely advises on administrative and judicial litigation, regulatory due diligence and project development. Semi senior Guillermo Del Campo Bakulic and junior Luciano León complete the team.
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- 'The team is highly proactive in solving doubts and requirements. They have been innovative in peer relationships, creating closeness with clients.'
- 'Sebastian Del Campo and his legal team are excellent, really competent, and close to my company as a client. They don't lose details and correctly develop all documents, meetings, and formalities.'
- 'With Lawgic, we have been working for two years. Their professionalism and human ability have allowed us to finish projects like acquisitions and changes of collection points efficiently, and, most importantly, in an approachable manner, explaining everything.'
- 'The Water Law team at Lawgic is very detailed in its requirements, which allows us to handle the various cases before the administrative or judicial authority well. In addition, their advice has been very personalised, providing comprehensive responses.'
- 'They offer personalised attention and have extensive experience and knowledge of the industry. They also have the flexibility to respond to the needs of projects and clients.'
- 'The team has a collaborative approach to drafting reports and feasibility studies, and they include the client in the final version as they aim to include as much operational reality as possible. They always cite the respective sources and draft complete documents.'
- 'They are a specialist law firm with highly qualified professionals. What sets them apart is the assurance that partners are directly involved in the matters at hand, rather than delegating the work to less experienced lawyers.'
- 'We have been working with Lawgic Abogados for several years, and the main thing I highlight about them is the commitment they have to the client. Regardless of the issue they were hired for, they are always available to give their opinion on any question.'
- 'In addition to the professionalism of the team and Sebastian's leadership, I highlight the closeness they maintain with clients, informing and explaining every detail of the processes they carry out.'
- 'They are focused on providing effective solutions, considering the various dimensions of a particular situation, which results in robust proposals for decision-making.'
Key clients
- Aediles Talinay
- HESA
- Enertrón
- Board of Surveillance of the Cachapol River
- Huidobro Channel Association
- El Aguilino Channel Association
- Tasco Boetsch Group
- Caja de Compensación los Heroes
- Monumental Energy
- Sacyr Agua
Work highlights
Advised Inversiones Marchigue on obtaining and securing the irrigation water supplt for an agricultural project of over 1700 hectatares spanning multiple properties in the O'Higgins and Nuble regions.
Ongoing day-today advice to major salmon-farming company Mowi, including the regularization of over 120- water-use rights, the obtaining of administrative permites for the construction of intake structures and major hydraulic works and representing the company in administrative sanctioing procedures.
Ongoing advisory to water utilities group Sacyr on all water law-related issues concerning its assets and operations; the team is also permanent legal counsel regarding administrative proceedings involving water rights, administrative and judicial proceedings regarding fees for the non-use of water, among other matters.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Sebastián Del Campo; Agustín Walker