Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Fielding lawyers who ‘stand out for their knowledge of the regulations and jurisprudence’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's water resources department in Santiago has a market-leading reputation for projects that require water, particularly the mining, energy, sanitary, industrial and agricultural sectors. The team assists at all stages of strategic planning, its advice also covering the required permits and authorisations for projects. The group’s expertise further extends to searching for water supply solutions for projects; preparing environmental impact studies; salt and desalinated water supply projects; hydroelectric power plants; underwriting long-term water supply contracts; and appearing before the General Directorate of Water, General Comptroller of the Republic, Chile’s ordinary and special courts of justice, and the Environment Superintendence. The water law practice is led by ’outstanding partner’ and former General Water director, Matías Desmadryl, a water resources, environment and natural resources specialist, who has extensive experience in general regulatory matters and litigation. In the firm’s associate ranks, ‘special mention goes to’ water and sanitation law practitioner Sergio Jaque, while Franco Valenzuela routinely acts for both national and international companies on a range of matters that involve the use of water. Former associate Francisca Mendoza left the firm during 2023.