Garrigues Chile‘s 10-strong multidisciplinary energy department routinely advises on the financing, development and regulatory aspects of large energy projects. The practice also advises energy, oil-and-gas and natural resources companies and private funds on M&A deals. Team leader and corporate, M&A and regulatory expert, Luis Felipe Merino advises on electricity generation project developments; Cristobal Fainé is experienced in both energy and corporate work; Pedro García is an energy finance specialist; and Rodrigo Fernández's experience covers renewable energy asset-related deals. In a boost to the team, Diego Perales, who advises energy sector companies on day-to-day issues and disputes, joined as of counsel in November 2022 from the CNE (the Chilean Energy Regulatory Agency), where he served as legal department head for three years.
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Key clients
- Arroyo Investors
- Gasmar
- Guacolda
- Nala Renewables
- Parque Eólico El Arrayán
- Gasco
- Empresa Eléctrica Puente Alto
Work highlights
- Advised Arroyo Investors on the sale of its stake in ARCO Energy.
- Advised Parque Eólico El Arrayán on the negotiation of a long-term O&M contract with Siemens Gamesa for the operation of a wind farm.
- Advising Guacolda on the corporate and contractual aspects of the coal energy generation industry.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Felipe Merino