Guerrero Olivos ‘stands out for its extensive experience in natural resources and energy issues’. Acting for owners, developers, sector investors and renewable energy project operators (wind, solar, thermal power plants and LNG regasification terminals), the full-service practice comprises specialists in energy, electricity, environmental and water law. It also advises on energy-related corporate law and financing. Advising clients at both initial stages and fully operational phases, the 18-strong group assists with the development of energy generation, transmission and distribution projects; and it is notably experienced in the negotiation of power purchase agreements. It additionally assists with complex regulatory issues, such as energy and transmission planning, rulemaking processes, public bids, and disputes. In transactional work, the team routinely advises on the purchase and sale of energy assets. The practice is co-led by Clemente Pérez (’very good legal knowledge of the energy sector’), who advises international clients on the acquisition of renewable energy projects and assets; Sebastián Abogabir, a regulatory specialist who assists energy companies with the development of energy projects; and Felipe Frühling (‘very attentive to clients’ needs’), who maintains a highly active solar and wind power practice. In the firm’s senior associate pool, Francisca Pellegrini advises energy developers on regulatory matters.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very good knowledge of the administrative processes for renewable energy project permits.’
- ‘Great availability and flexibility from the lawyers.’
‘A team that is very up to date with regulatory changes and trends in Chile’s energy industry.’
‘Very competent and its responsibilities are well distributed in the team according to the lawyers’ specialty areas.’
‘The team knows the electricity industry very well and is aware of the difficulties that large energy consumers can face.’
‘Stands out for its extensive experience in natural resources and energy issues. Outstanding technical and business knowledge.’
‘Clemente Pérez is an excellent professional and person - very good legal knowledge of the energy sector.’
‘Felipe Frühling is very attentive to clients’ needs.’
Key clients
- IDB Invest
- Aramco
- Sonnedix
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Reden
- Andes Solar
- Cap Vert Energie
- Energy Intersol
- Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional
- Akuo Energy
- Nala Renewables
- Eternal Power
- Matrix Renewables
- Vientos de Renaico
- Lader Energy
- Albemarle
- Solek
Work highlights
- Advised Aramco, the state-owned oil and gas company of Saudi Arabia, on the acquisition of Petrobras’ concessionaire in Chile from Southern Cross for $400m.
- Advised IDB Invest on a novel stabilisation fund for regulated energy clients.
- Advised Atlas on the bidding process called by Codelco, the Chilean state-owned mining company.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clemente Pérez, Sebastián Abogabir, Felipe Frühling