The longstanding track record at full-service firm Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos covers gas pipeline and coal-fired power plant developments, along with the development and financing of marine natural gas regasification terminal projects. The nine-member practice’s experience also encompasses negotiating power purchase agreements and arbitrations involving breach of energy supply contracts. The experience of regulatory law department head Gonzalo Jiménez, who ‘provides great support during energy transactions', includes advising electricity-consuming companies on tenders; Sergio Díez assists with greenfield wind farm projects; and Martín Astorga advises on the environmental issues surrounding energy projects. Within the firm’s associate pool, senior Verónica Cuadra maintains an active regulatory, environmental and energy law practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Solid knowledge of the marketplace and access to decision makers.'
- 'Quality of the service and availability to the client.'
- 'Gonzalo Jiménez provides great support during energy transactions.'
Key clients
- Enel Green Power
- China Three Gorges
- Metro de Santiago
- Soprole (Fonterra)
- ATCO
- Celulosa Arauco y Constitución
- Kelar
- Vidrios Lirquén
- GNL Chile
- Brookfield
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Canadian utility company ATCO on the development of energy projects in Chile.
- Advising Enel Green Power on the development of a large portfolio of renewable energy projects.
- Advising Enel Green Power on developing a greenfield wind farm called Rihue (with a capacity of 138.6MW).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Jiménez