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ACADES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

As part of the Annual Conference of ACADES (Chilean Association for Desalination and Reuse A.G.), the study “Efficiency, Feasibility, and Design of an Integrated Water Supply System in Northern Chile” was presented. The study was jointly prepared by ACADES, the IFC (International Finance Corporation) – World Bank Group, and the Government of Japan.

Our parner Franctisco López was part of the consulting team that prepared the report, and associate Eduardo Silva also participated.

A significant contribution to the debate on desalination, water security, and sustainable development in northern Chile.

Protection Regulation: Ministry of Finance Establishes Requirements for Implementing and Certifying Personal Data Protection Compliance Models

On September 9, Decree No. 662 of the Ministry of Finance, approving the Regulations on Models for the Prevention of Infringements in the area of personal data protection, was published in the Official Gazette

Urban Planning and Construction Law: Regional Criteria for Mitigating Natural and Anthropogenic Threats

On September 8, 2026, Exempt Resolution No. 768, dated August 26, 2026, issued by the Regional Ministerial Secretariat of Housing and Urbanism of the Region, was published in the Official Gazette

NEW RECOGNITION FOR JDF

ur Labor Law partner, Alfred Sherman, was shortlisted for The Legal 500's 2026 Chile Awards in the Next Generation Partner category. This recognition highlights his career, experience, and commitment to excellence in labor law consulting

Extension of the Validity of the Classification of Transmission Facilities (Law No. 21,883)

Within the framework of the implementation of the recently approved Law 21.883 on Electricity Tariff Protection, and Ordinary Letter No. 1158 from the Ministry of Energy; on August 18, 2026, the National Commission

JDF IN CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS LATIN AMERICA 2027

JDF is once again among the firms recognized by Chambers and Partners. The new Chambers Latin America 2027 edition again acknowledges the work and experience of our team, with Jara del Favero Abogados featured.

Ministry of the Environment – Approval of the Decontamination Plan for Chlorophyll “A,” Transparency and Dissolved Phosphorus for the Villarrica Lake Basin

On August 13, 2026, the Decontamination Plan for Chlorophyll “A”, Transparency, and Dissolved Phosphorus in the Villarrica Lake Basin (hereinafter, the “Plan”) was published in the Official Gazette. The Plan will be in effect in