Matías Desmadryl
/PartnerChile
Partner at PPU, expert in Water Resources, Environment and Natural Resources, with extensive experience in general regulatory matters and litigation. His professional practice focuses on the experience and ability to manage highly complex matters, which has allowed him to participate in the most varied and important investment projects, advising national and foreign clients.
In 2010, he was appointed by the President of the Republic as the highest water authority in Chile, General Director of Water, where he led a team of experts from the World Bank in the preparation of a diagnostic report on water resources and their institutionality, for the definition of the National Water Resources Strategy.
During his administration, he headed the creation of the National Water Information System, the drafting and discussion of two bills to modify the Water Code and the Penal Code, and the preparation of the texts that subsequently gave rise to the regulations on Exploration and Exploitation of Groundwater, Major Hydraulic Works, and Ecological Flows.
Legal Advisory
Matías Desmadryl is an expert in water law with in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and their industry application. He anticipates clients’ needs and delivers effective solutions".
Education
Advanced Management Program
ESE Business School
Diploma in Economic Administrative Law, specializing in Natural Resources
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Lawyer
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Languages
English / Spanish
Work Experience
Partner
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría
Partner
Carcelén, Desmadryl, Guzmán & Tapia
General Director of Water
Dirección General de Aguas, Ministerio de Obras Públicas
Regulatory Affairs Attorney
Aguas Andinas
Attorney in Regulatory and Natural Resources
Allende Bascuñán Abogados
Memberships
Director at APEMEC (Association of Small and Medium Hydroelectric Plants)
Director, Chilean Water Law Association
Arbitrator, Santiago Chamber of Commerce (CAM)
Representative of the National Agriculture Society in the National Water Board for the development of new public water institutions
Academic and Teaching Activities
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Professor LLM in Water Law
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Professor Environmental Compliance in the Diploma in Compliance and Corporate Best Practices
Universidad de Los Andes
Professor Water Law in the Diploma in Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Universidad Finis Terrae
Professor Water Law in the Master's in Environmental Management
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