IGNACIO URRUTIA C.

“He is great. He is able to understand the matters involved quickly, is an expert in air pollution and able to handle technical matters. He has a great legal knowledge”, Chambers & Partners
Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources
Environmental Law

Professional Experiencel

Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr (From 2008 until this date)
Regional Direction of the National Environmental Commission – Metropolitan Region, counsel (2001 – 2008)
He has participated as speaker in Environmental Law seminars organized by the Environmental Law Center of the Universidad de Chile, and the Program of Training in Environmental Laws and Policies organized by the United Nations

Education

Postgraduate degree in Indigenous Rights, Environment and Dialogue Process in the Framework of the Consultation of Agreement 169, Universidad de Chile (2013)
Master in Environmental Law, Universidad de Chile (2011)
Master in Corporate Law, P.Universidad Católica de Chile (2004)
Bachelor of Law, Universidad de Chile (1996)

Awards

“A judicious and knowledgeable environment lawyer”, Chambers & Partners Latin America, Environment
“He has been highly recommended for his technical judgment, decision-making capabilities, and the trust he inspires”, Chambers & Partners Global, Environment

Academic Activities

Professor in the Master in Environmental Law, Universidad de Chile (From 2010 until this date)
Professor in the Master in Environmental Management, Universidad del Desarrollo (2009)
Professor in Environmental Law, Universidad de Las Américas (2006)
Professor in Environmental Law, Universidad Andrés Bello (2005)

Publications

Among other articles, he has published:
“Management of Hydrological Resources” and “Appeals in Environmental Law”, Legal Publishing Company and National Center of the Environment of the Universidad de Chile
“Citizen Involvement in Free Trade Agreements” of the Environmental Corporation of the South and Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Memberships

Chilean Bar Association

Languages

English and Spanish