Practice Area: Environmental and Water Law
Lawyer since 1982, Gonzalo Arévalo currently serves as Counselor of the Water Department at our firm. He has extensive experience in drafting and reviewing water regulations. He headed the Legal Department of the “Dirección General de Aguas” (Water Authority) from 1990 to 1995 and held other positions in the same institution from 1984 to 1990. He is currently a permanent advisor to the Hydraulic Works Authority. Gonzalo has been recognized as a “Senior Statespeople” in Water Law by Chambers & Partners.
Education
- Master’s Degree in Water Law / Institute of Mining and Water Law, University of Atacama / 2002
- Law / University of Chile / 1979
Experience
- Aylwin Estudio / Counselor Attorney / 2022 to present
- Aylwin Mendoza Luksic & Valencia / Director / 2016 – 2022
- Vergara y Cía. / Partner / 1995 – 2016
- General Directorate of Water / Head of the Legal Department and other positions / 1984 – 1995
- Comptroller General’s Office / Lawyer / 1983 – 1984
Language
- Spanish