Luis Felipe Merino
Garrigues ChileHome to experts in both regulatory and transactional work, Garrigues Chile's 11-member energy team ‘leaves clients tremendously satisfied’. The multidisciplinary practice is consistently mandated to advise on the financing, development and regulatory aspects of major energy projects. Representative specialisms range from power purchase, fuel supply, engineering, and procurement and construction agreements, to transmission, operation and maintenance, and gas transportation and supply contracts. Department head Luis Felipe Merino specialises in energy sector contracts, corporate matters, M&A, and regulatory advice; Cristobal Fainé advises on both energy and corporate matters; and Rodrigo Fernández's track record includes renewable energy asset-related transactions. The practice further comprises of counsel Diego Perales, a former CNE (Chile’s National Energy Commission) legal head; next generation partner, Antonio Morales; and energy and public law-focused senior associate Carla Martini.
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Testimonials
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‘Very efficient and committed to the work.’
‘Solid commitment and very responsible.’
‘Garrigues, in addition to having a great international reputation, leaves clients tremendously satisfied with the technical level, depth of analysis, and willingness to anticipate clients needs.’
‘At Garrigues, it is worth highlighting the professionalism with which they face each issue, alongside a distinguished business sense and a precise analysis of the variables that affect complex legal situations.’
‘A special feature is the trust they instil in their clients. Indeed, it compares very favourably with other firms.’
‘Compared to other firms, Garrigues stands out for its focus on innovation and technology. They have implemented various digital tools and platforms to improve efficiency in the provision of legal services, allowing them to offer faster and more effective solutions to clients.’
‘It is striking how they have been incorporating technological advances into their practice, while always focusing on making them available to their clients.’
‘What makes the firm stand out is that it places the client and its needs at the centre. This commitment is accompanied by in-depth and precise advice, as well as high-level professional and human qualities.’
Key clients
- Arroyo Investors
- Gasmar
- Guacolda
- Nala Renewables
- Empresa Eléctrica de Puente Alto
- Marubeni
Work highlights
- Advising Gasmar on day-to-day issues, including contractual advice on the construction and procurement of a new LPG terminal in Mejillones.
- Advised Guacolda on the corporate and contractual aspects of the coal energy generation industry, including an EPC contract to build a solar plant.
- Advised Marubeni Corporation on the sale of its 50% stake in Helio Atacama Tres (a joint venture between EDF and Marubeni Corporation that owns a 146MW solar power plant called Bolero) to AES Andes.
Lawyers
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Cristobal Fainé
Garrigues ChilePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Felipe Merino