The practice group at Jones Day is equipped to advise on a broad spectrum of environmental matters, including environmental damage liability and crisis management, carbon credits mandates, audits, and work related to occupational health and safety standards. Counsel Roberto Torres Velasco, who is lauded as an 'excellent lawyer', heads the practice and specialises in environmental, administrative and energy law, as well as corporate, M&A and project finance. Also noted is of counsel Andrés Lieja, who was promoted to his current role in January 2024 and focuses on administrative litigation, tax law and energy matters.
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‘Roberto Torres is an excellent lawyer; working with him guarantees that the client will receive excellent service.'
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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Roberto Torres
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Andrés Lieja