Bomchil has a long track record in the electricity sector track and was among the first firms in Argentina to assist with the drafting of renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPAs); it has also consistently been called on ofr advisory counsel regarding tariff reviews, deregulation and the development of major electricity transmission lines. The team advises a wide ride range of conventional, renewable, and thermoelectric power companies on regulatory and contractual matters, and is also well known for handling energy-related disputes, including high-stakes international arbitrations. Transactions and financings are also busy areas, with cross-border renewable energy project financings and due diligence on nuclear energy investments providing regular streams of work. María Inés Corrá has a lengthy history of guiding clients through regulatory and contentious matters in the power sector, and co-leads the practice with environmental law specialist Cristian Galansky, who works with clients in the mining, oil-and-gas and renewable energy sectors. The practice can also call on the vast transactional and regulatory experience of energy and natural resources stalwart Pablo Alliani.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great specialists in energy and construction law in Argentina.'

  • ‘A creative, responsive,  team that is always well prepared.'

Key clients

  • Araucaria Energy
  • Enel
  • Buenos Aires Arena
  • SPI Energy
  • Goldwind
  • Miramar Power
  • Parque Eólico Loma Blanca
  • Genneia
  • BTS Biogas
  • Coral Energía

Work highlights

  • Advising Coral Energía on the development and construction of several photovoltaic solar parks as a result of different tenders organised by the wholesale electricity market regulator CAMMESA and the provincial energy company of Córdoba.
  • Advised Araucaria Energy on all the regulatory filings and approvals, as well as environmental lawsuits, related to thermoelectric plants owned by the company.

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María Inés Corrá, Cristian Galansky