Energy & Natural Resources
Key Contact:
Urenda Rencoret Orrego & Dörr (From 1986 until this date)
Sullivan & Cromwell, New York (1991 – 1992)
EDUCATION
Master of Comparative Jurisprudence, New York University – NYU (1991)
Bachelor of Law, Universidad de Chile (1986)
AWARDS
“Adds important experience in energy and mining matters to the banking team’s work in project finance” Chambers & Partners Latin America, Banking & Finance
“Specializes in project finance and foreign investment”, Chambers & Partners Latin America, Banking & Finance
“Clients highlight the flexibility and fast response time” Chambers & Partners Latin America, Energy & NNRR
“Very responsive and extremely knowledgeable on mining law”, “Has a great deal of experience counselling foreign and local investors in mining projects covering financing, acquisitions and corporate matters”, Chambers & Partners Latin America, Mining
“Sergio Orrego is highly regarded”, The Legal 500 Corporate/M&A, Energy, Natural Resources and Environment
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
He has lectured in several international seminars and international conferences on foreign investment in Chile, issuance of bonds for mining companies, issuance of ADRs, among others.
MEMBERSHIPS
The Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Chilean Bar Association
LANGUAGES
English and Spanish
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
