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Sebastián Avilés Bezanilla

Partner · Moreno Sáez & Avilés

ChileEnvironment, Natural ResourcesSpanish, English

About

Partner and founding partner of Moreno Sáez & Avilés with a recognized background in environmental law, advising on environmental authorizations, territorial compatibility, regulation development, stakeholder negotiation and defence in sanctioning procedures and complex litigation. Previously led defence and regulatory work at Chile's Environmental Evaluation Service and the Environmental Superintendence and was partner in charge of the environmental and natural resources area at Urrutia & Cía.

Practice areas

EnvironmentNatural ResourcesRegulatory & ComplianceEnvironmental Litigation

Office

Expertise

Environmental Institutions & RegulationPermitting & Environmental AuthorizationsTerritorial Compatibility & Land UseEnvironmental Litigation & EnforcementCompliance Programs (Self-Complaints, Remediation Plans)

Education

  • Law, Faculty of Law, Universidad de los Andes.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) Environmental Law and Natural Resources Certificate, Duke University.
  • Master in Environment: Management, Evaluation and Environmental Law, Universidad Finis Terrae.
  • Negotiation and Leadership Program, Harvard Law School.
  • Diploma in Urban Development Law, Universidad de Los Andes.

Admissions

  • Chilean Bar Association

Languages

SpanishEnglish