DLA Piper Chile

Energy and Natural Resources; Regulatory

Associate

Guillermo is part of the desk in Puerto Varas.

He concentrates his practice on Energy and Natural Resources as well as on regulatory matters, with a focus on the development of energy projects, aquaculture and biotech. His experience ranges from legal advice in the processing of legal easements for projects to managing and coordinating with suppliers for environmental pre-feasibility and connection studies. In addition, he has extensive experience in relationship management and negotiations with landowners, communities, authorities, and other interested parties, ensuring the success of projects from their initial stages to their entry into operation.

In addition, Guillermo has advised clients in the preparation and negotiation of power supply contracts, EPCs, and O&M, as well as in the preparation of investment strategies and regulatory and environmental legal reports. His ability to manage environmental assessment processes and obtain the necessary permits has been crucial for the viability and sustainability of numerous projects. He has experience in the processing of electricity, aquaculture, and public works concessions, as well as in the participation in due diligence processes, mergers, and acquisitions of various energy projects.

He has also participated in several projects in the mining sector, with a particular focus on mining property information.

Moreover, he has provided legal advice for the development of real estate projects, including the preparation of strategies and reports for projects in areas of tourist interest, nature sanctuaries and priority sites for conservation. His comprehensive legal assessment for domestic and foreign clients has been fundamental for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with applicable norms and regulations.

English; Spanish

Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 2012

Diploma in Environmental Law, Universidad de los Andes, 2019

Master in Business Law, European and International Energy Law, Technische Universität, Berlin, Germany, 2023