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