Manuel José Barros

Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm's Environment Group. His practice focuses on environmental law, including the Environmental Impact Assessment System, environmental audits, administrative proceedings and litigation. Also, his practice includes ESG-related-matters, waste management (EPR Law), the development of mining and energy projects and contracts, and regulatory aspects of natural resources.

Education

• Law, Universidad Católica de Chile.
• Master of Science in Environmental Policy & Regulation, The London School of Economics and Political Science (Chevening Scholarship) (2015).
• Degree in Administrative Law, Universidad Católica de Valparaíso (2014).
• Exchange student, University of North Carolina, United States (2009).

Activities and Memberships

• Member of the Joint Public Advisory Committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation between Chile and Canada (since 2020).
• Professor of Environmental Law, Degree in Environmental Law and Sustainability, Universidad Católica de Chile (since 2017).
• Visiting Attorney at Eversheds LLP, London (2015-2016).
• Internship in the area of financing of renewable energy projects, Gaiagen Limited, London (2015).
• Chief of Staff of the Vice Minister of Environment (2013).
• Chief of Staff of the Director of the Environmental Assessment Agency (2013-2014).
• Teaching Assistant of Environmental Law, Universidad Católica de Chile (since 2012).

Publications

• Co-author of "Towards a Sustainable State: The Role of the Ministry of Environment and Ministry Council of Sustainability", "Temas de Actualidad. Diplomado en Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable", Universidad Católica de Chile (2015).
• Author of "Contractual Valuation of a Guarantee over Time. Commentary to a Girona’s Audience ruling dated on September 16th, 2011", "Derecho Corporativo. Jurisprudencia comentada", Thomson Reuters and Legal Publishing Chile (2012).