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Rafael Vergara

Carey
  • Recognized Since:
    2009
  • Recognized in:
    Energy Law
    Environmental Law...
  • Website:
    http://www.carey.cl
  • E-mail:
    rvergara@carey.cl
  • Languages:
    English, Spanish
  • Location:
    Isidora Goyenechea 2800, Piso 43
    Las Condes
    Santiago, CL

Experience

Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm´s Natural Resources and Environment Group. His practice focuses on natural resources, mining, water rights, energy, environment, surface lands, project financing, and corporate and commercial law.

Activities and Memberships

  • At-Large Council Member representative for Latin America, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) (2017-2019).
  • Trustee-at-Large, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (2012-2015).
  • Member of the board, Chilean Bar Association (2006-2011).
  • Professor of Mining Law, Universidad de los Andes (since 2003).
  • Professor of Mining Law, Universidad de Chile (since 1996).
  • Visiting Professor in several graduate studies and Master Degree Programs on Natural Resources Law at several Chilean Universities.
  • Member of the panel of arbitrators, Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago.
  • Member of the Legal Committee of the National Mining Association (SONAMI).
  • Member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA).
  • Member of the International Bar Association.
  • Member of the American Bar Association.
  • Member of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).
  • Secretary of the Association of Latin American Mining Lawyers (AMLA).
  • Member of the Red Interamericana de Especialistas en Legislación Ambiental (RIELA).

Publications

  • Co-author of the article Streaming Agreements - Mining, Getting the Deal Through (2019).
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter of Construction and Projects Q&As Global Guide, Thomson Reuters (2018/2019).
  • Author of the Chilean chapter on Mining, Getting the Deal Through (2010-2013).

Seminars

  • Special courses on mining law for judges and members of the Courts of Appeals, organized by the Judiciary Academy of Chile.
  • Presented papers on Chilean mining, energy, natural resources regulations and environment at numerous seminars, both in Chile and abroad.


 

 

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Experience

Partner of Carey and co-head of the firm´s Natural Resources and Environment Group. His practice focuses on natural resources, mining, water rights, energy, environment, surface lands, project financing, and corporate and commercial law.

Activities and Memberships

  • At-Large Council Member representative for Latin America, Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) (2017-2019).
  • Trustee-at-Large, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (2012-2015).
  • Member of the board, Chilean Bar Association (2006-2011).
  • Professor of Mining Law, Universidad de los Andes (since 2003).
  • Professor of Mining Law, Universidad de Chile (since 1996).
  • Visiting Professor in several graduate studies and Master Degree Programs on Natural Resources Law at several Chilean Universities.
  • Member of the panel of arbitrators, Arbitration Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Santiago.
  • Member of the Legal Committee of the National Mining Association (SONAMI).
  • Member of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA).
  • Member of the International Bar Association.
  • Member of the American Bar Association.
  • Member of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).
  • Secretary of the Association of Latin American Mining Lawyers (AMLA).
  • Member of the Red Interamericana de Especialistas en Legislación Ambiental (RIELA).

Publications

  • Co-author of the article Streaming Agreements - Mining, Getting the Deal Through (2019).
  • Co-author of the Chilean chapter of Construction and Projects Q&As Global Guide, Thomson Reuters (2018/2019).
  • Author of the Chilean chapter on Mining, Getting the Deal Through (2010-2013).

Seminars

  • Special courses on mining law for judges and members of the Courts of Appeals, organized by the Judiciary Academy of Chile.
  • Presented papers on Chilean mining, energy, natural resources regulations and environment at numerous seminars, both in Chile and abroad.


 

 

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Bar Admissions:

  • Chile, Bar Association of Chile

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Mining Law , Santiago (2021)
  • Natural Resources Law, Santiago (2019)
  • Natural Resources Law, Santiago (2016)
  • Energy Law, Santiago (2015)
  • Natural Resources Law, Santiago (2014)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Chile for work in:

  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Mining Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Project Finance and Development Practice
 

Awards:

  • Recognized in Mining and Projects, Chambers Latin America.
  • Recognized in Mining, Legal 500.
  • Recognized in Mining & Metals, Latin Lawyer 250.
  • Ranked as Most Highly Regarded Individual in Mining, Who’s Who Legal.
  • Elected Best Undergraduate Professor Award, Law School, Universidad de Chile.
  • Lawyer of the Year Award in Energy and Natural Resources, Best Lawyers (2014 and 2016).
  • Recognized in Natural Resources; Environmental; Energy and Project Finance and Development, Best Lawyers.
  • Recognized in Energy, LACCA.
  • Recognized in Energy, Who’s Who Legal.
  • Winner in the Natural Resources: Mining Category, Leading Lawyers, Idealis (2013 and 2015).

Special Focus:

  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Water Rights
 

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