Practice area Environmental and Water Law Department

Lawyer since 2008. Nicolas has an extensive experience in Water, Energy and Environmental law. He advises mainly on energy, agricultural, mining, sanitary and forestry projects. Nicolas has been distinguished as Up and coming in the area of Water Law by Chambers & Partners.

Education

  • Master of Science (MSc) / University of Heidelberg. Scholarship from the University of Heidelberg to develop his studies in Heidelberg, Germany / 2015
  • Diploma in Economic Administrative Law, mention in Natural Resources / Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile / 2008
  • Law Degree / Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile / 2008.

Experience

  • Aylwin Estudio / Partner/ Since 2022.
  • Aylwin Mendoza Luksic & Valencia / Associate Lawyer / 2015-2022
  • Aylwin Abogados / Associate Lawyer / 2014-2015
  • Vergara y Cía. / Associate Lawyer / 2008-2014
  • ECLAC-United Nations / Internship Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division / 2007

Publications

  • 2017 / “Governance and Water Law in Chile” / Journal Ars Boni et Aequi, vol.13, nº1, pp. 65-93 (Universidad Bernardo O’Higgins).
  • 2016 / “Enviromental Qualification Resolution and Espiration” / Revista Chilena de Derecho, vol.43, nº2, pp. 573-600 (Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile).
  • 2011 / General Coordinator of the Annotated Water Code (Abeledo Perrot-Legal Publishing).