Erich Schnake Walker

Erich Schnake Walker has a diverse work experience in the legal and public affairs field. Erich is currently working as the Director of Legal and Public Affairs at CVE (Changing Visions of Energy) Chile since March 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Lawyer at CVE (Changing Visions of Energy) since December 2019.

From November 2016 to March 2018, Erich worked as the Deputy Secretary of Mining for the Chilean Government where they managed the internal administration of the Mining Ministry. Erich also served as an Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Presidency from September 2015 to November 2016, where they were responsible for monitoring government-initiated legislation on various topics such as environment, energy, telecommunications, and transportation.

Before their government positions, Erich worked as a Legal Consultant at Tripontis Consultores from April 2012 to September 2015, focusing on optimizing third-party contractor services and procurement for mining companies. Erich also provided legal advice on subcontracting, compliance, and service-contracting matters.

Prior to that, Erich worked as a Lawyer at Quinzio & Cía. from June 2011 to April 2012, where they specialized in corporate, natural resources, energy, and environmental law. Erich was involved in contract negotiations and drafting for mining projects.

Their early career includes working as a Lawyer at Núñez, Muñoz y Cía. Ltda. from April 2007 to September 2009, where they provided legal support in natural resources, energy, and environmental matters. Erich assisted in the establishment of mining properties, permitting processes, and due diligence tasks for clients such as Antofagasta Minerals S.A.

Erich also worked as a Lawyer at Schnake | Vial Abogados from November 2004 to April 2007, handling civil, labor, and corporate litigation cases, and providing legal advice to clients such as TÜV Rheinland Andino S.A.

Erich Schnake Walker earned a Magister degree in Environmental Law from the University of Sydney in 2010-2011. Prior to that, they completed a Magister degree in Public Policy from the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Chile between 2006 and 2008. Erich also holds a Licenciatura degree in Law and an Abogado degree from the Universidad de Chile, which they obtained in the period 1998-2003.