Mónica Cortés has been named as a new partner of FerradaNehme, in charge of the Energy Law area.

As of 1 August, we welcomed Mónica Cortés as a new partner in our firm. Mónica's arrival is a true reflection of our commitment to gender equality within the framework of FerradaNehme's objectives, along with continuing to grow with integrity, creativity, innovation, collaboration and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

Mónica, who was part of our Competition and Regulation team for more than 6 years, has returned to FerradaNehme to lead our Energy Law practice. With extensive experience in matters related to electrical markets (generation, transmission and distribution), fuel markets and the regulation of markets in general, her work includes advising on preventive matters, permanent consultancy and litigation before the Energy Expert Panel and in other administrative and jurisdictional venues. She has also developed significant experience in salmon farming and other areas of aquaculture.

Mónica was a partner at RegLaw Abogados, worked as a lawyer for Pacific Hydro Chile, was attorney secretary for the Electricity Expert Panel, and both director of regulatory affairs and compliance officer for the Salmon Council.

She holds a law degree from the University of Chile, an LL.M. in Regulatory Law from the Universidad Católica de Chile; and diplomas in Electricity Regulation from the Department of Electrical Engineering of the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, in Economic Administrative Law from the Centre for Regulation and Competition of the Faculty of Law, and in Regulation and Competition from the Faculty of Economics and Business, all from the Universidad de Chile. She also obtained a certification in management skills development from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

As for her academic activities, she is a lecturer in the Masters in Energy Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the Catholic University of Chile, was director of the Diploma in Litigation before the Panel of Experts at the Adolfo Ibáñez University, and assistant lecturer in Civil Law at the same university.

Our founding partner, Nicole Nehme, comments that "it is with great excitement and joy that we welcome Mónica Cortés as a new partner of FerradaNehme. She will undoubtedly contribute to us with her tremendous human qualities, in addition to her brilliant track record, which shows a unique experience and knowledge from the public and private sectors, in energy and market regulation issues. For us, it is also very special that she has taken her early career steps in our firm and now returns as a partner to help us take into the future that we are planning".

Monica says she is "very excited to contribute again at FerradaNehme, with a renewed vision and a firm commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of energy law. The experience gained in a generation company, in the Energy Expert Panel, and advising different actors in the sector, has prepared me to face the profound challenges that this industry is currently facing. In addition, I am motivated by the possibility of extending the firm's advisory services to aquaculture and other regulated markets. I am grateful for the trust placed in me and look forward to building on the foundations established during my career".