ICC Abogados announced the creation of its new area of Indigenous Law, Community Relations and Environmental Assessment of the Human Environment, which will be led by Iván Cheuquelaf Rodríguez, who joins as a partner of the firm.
The arrival of Cheuquelaf adds to the work carried out by founding partners Carlos Ciappa Petrescu, Ricardo Irarrázabal Sánchez, Sebastián Campos Aguirre and Ruggero Cozzi Elzo, consolidating a specialized advisory proposal for investment projects that face growing regulatory, environmental and social challenges.
“Iván brings technical and strategic expertise that naturally complements our practice areas. His addition strengthens the firm’s ability to support complex projects, especially in the areas of community relations and permitting stability,” said Ricardo Irarrázabal, founding partner of ICC Abogados.
“I join with the challenge of contributing to practical and sustainable solutions for projects that require dialogue, anticipation, and regulatory compliance. The integration of legal counsel and community relations management is now a key factor for the viability of investments in Chile,” Cheuquelaf stated.
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A lawyer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and a graduate of the same university with a diploma in Negotiation and Coaching, Cheuquelaf has a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. He served as Undersecretary and Head of the Sustainable Development Division at the Ministry of Mining, Head of the Project Development Division at the Ministry of Energy, and was a member of the Executive Directorate of the Environmental Assessment Service. He also participated in the development of the National Mining Policy 2050 and in the development of instruments related to Indigenous consultation and environmental assessment, notably his involvement in drafting the Indigenous Consultation Regulations and the Indigenous Consultation Guidelines within the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA).
ICC Abogados advises on complex projects with the aim of supporting investment initiatives in their development, evaluation and operational compliance stages, offering a comprehensive view on matters of natural resources, environment and regulation.
