Agustín Walker
PARTNER
Specialist in water law, with vast experience in natural resources and development of mining, energy, agriculture and infrastructure projects in general. His diverse experience in different industries has allowed him to provide his clients with comprehensive advice, both in the administrative and contractual areas, and a strategic vision complemented by a solid regulatory background.
His practice covers the different stages of the development of projects related to natural resources, with special emphasis on administrative permits, concessions on public goods, rights of ways and negotiation of strategic contracts.
At present, Agustín has been providing legal advice to green hydrogen projects in their different stages of development.
Before LAWGIC Abogados, he was of-counsel at Núñez Muñoz Abogados (2017-2019); founder and CEO of OnePress (2016- 2017); senior associate at Carey (2012-2015); internal counsel at HidroAysén (2009-2012) and attorney at Urrutia y Cía. Abogados (2006-2009).
EDUCATION
Attorney graduated from Universidad de Chile (2008)
Postgraduate Degree Diploma in Natural Resources and Energy, Pontificia Universidad Católica (2013)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Leaders League – 2022
PUBLICAtions
Article “Territorial challenges of the green hydrogen industry in Chile”. In: INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR International Mining, Energy, Development and Investment Law. From the Foundation for the Law of Natural Resources and Energy. April 2023. Mexico City.
Article “Regulatory Difficulties that Desalination faces in Chile”. Book: Drought and Water Scarcity: Institutional and Regulatory Improvements in Water Matters IV Conference on the Legal Regime of Water. 2023. 1st Ed. Chile, DER Editions. p. 359-378.
RECENT ARTICLES AND SEMINARS
Speaker and panelist in several Academic Conferences at the University of Chile and the Pontificia Universidad Católica, in matters related to Water Law, energy, desalination and green hydrogen.
Author of articles and columns of opinion in national and international media on topics related to project development.
MEMBERSHIPS
Latin American Association of Underground Hydrology for Development (ALHSUD).
LANGUAGES
Spanish and English
