Natural Resources Law
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Javier Vera Riquelme is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Natural Resources Law. Javier Vera is a Senior Associate, Director, and Practice Coordinator on Cubillos Soza Abogados’ Environmental & Regulatory Law Team. He advises real estate and infrastructure clients on permitting strategies, environmental impact assessments and compliance, administrative proceedings, and complex disputes. His experience spans forestry, water law and sanitation services regulation, biodiversity, and land use. He represents companies before regulators and courts and supports project development, while collaborating with the firm’s Urban Planning & Strategic Project Development and Public Law Litigation teams. Javier Vera, who practices law in Santiago, Chile, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Javier Vera is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026
Rebecca Lewis
I engaged Javier Vera Riquelme and the team at Cubillos Soza for guidance on a complex permitting issue for a small-scale development project near a protected wetland area in Illinois. My case intersected with administrative law and environmental regulations, which are noted as his practice areas. His background in Natural Resources Law, as recognized by Best Lawyers, was evident in his technical analysis of the state and federal compliance hurdles we faced. He provided a solid, workable strategy for navigating the administrative procedures. However, the experience was mixed. While his substantive knowledge was reliable, there were noticeable delays in receiving responses to emails, and at times, updates felt reactive rather than proactive. As a Senior Associate and Practice Coordinator, I expected a more streamlined communication process. The legal work product itself was thorough, but managing expectations and timelines could be improved. For straightforward regulatory matters, his expertise is certainly adequate, but be prepared to follow up diligently to keep things moving at the pace you need.
