José Adolfo Moreno

Partner

“José Adolfo Moreno Correa is always available, always attentive to our needs, responds quickly and always meets the committed deadlines, which gives us a lot of confidence and flexibility in the work.” CHAMBERS & PARTNERS 2025

“José Adolfo offers rigorous and in-depth analysis coupled with unparalleled practical experience.” CHAMBERS & PARTNERS 2024

José Adolfo is one of the founding partners of MSyA Attorneys with a practical approach to Environmental Law, specializing in project environmental assessments, permit processes and administrative procedures, in addition to having recognized skills in citizen participation processes and indigenous consultations.

Before founding MSyA, he led the new environmental institution implementation in Antofagasta Region dependent on the Environmental Assessment Service, and later he was Head of Legal Division of the same institution. In the private sector, his performance was highly regarded as an associate at Barros & Errázuriz Attorneys, as well as in consulting firm Poch Ambiental.

Education

» Law, Faculty of Law, University of Los Andes.

» Master in Environment, Science and Society, Geography Department, University College London, UK.

Acknowledgments

» Ranked “Band 3”, Environment, Chambers Latin America in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

» Highlighted by Leading Lawyers in cathegory “De asociado a socio fundador de estudio jurídico”, 2022.

» Highlighted by Best Lawyers 2021 on Environmental practice.

» Named as “Up and Coming”, Environment, Chambers Latin America 2018, 2019 and 2020.

» Chevening, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, scholarship holder, UK (2013-2014).

Memberships & Activities

» For years he has taught Environmental Law at Universidad Católica del Norte, Universidad de Los Andes and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso.

» Chilean Bar Association

» Member of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA, www.iaia.org).

Languages

Spanish, English