Marval O’Farrell Mairal ‘s power practice covers the entire electricity generation and supply chain, handling matters that range from public tenders for generation projects (including thermal, cogeneration, hydroelectric, nuclear, renewable energy projects) to international and local PPAs, as well as domestic and international power-related disputes. Leveraging the strength of its corporate and M&A practice, the team enjoys a steady flow of transactional work, but is also called on to provide specialist counsel on electricity sector regulation, with its renewable energy expertise particularly sought after. Deeply experienced energy sector lawyer Francisco MacÍas leads the team and is an authority on power transactions, contracts and regulatory matters. Regulatory and power sector-focused Gonzalo Santamaria provides additional partner-level support.

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Key clients

  • Total
  • General Electric
  • MMEX Resources
  • Scatec Solar
  • Genneia
  • Canadian Solar
  • Engie – Tractebel Energía
  • Seaboard Energías Renovables y Alimentos
  • Loma Negra
  • Adeco
  • Vestas
  • Senvion
  • Enercon
  • Gransolar
  • Sealed Air
  • MWh Solar
  • Cargill
  • Compañía General de Combustibles
  • Integra Capital
  • Arcos Dorados

Work highlights

  • Advising MMEX Resources in connection with the development of a green hydrogen project to be located in Tierra del Fuego.
  • Advised MWh Solar, which is the first self-generator to secure the fiscal benefits contained in Law No. 27,191, on regulatory and contractual matters regarding the project.
  • Advising General Electric on negotiations involving PPAs between YPF Luz and different off-takers.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Francisco Macías