Larrain y Asociados Abogados

Larrain y Asociados Abogados has an enviable market reputation for its expertise in energy and natural resources-related industries, such as oil-and-gas, electricity, water and mining. The seven-strong team advises both large and small companies on energy matters, desalinisation projects, water conveyance, and the distribution of water and gas to residential customers. The firm’s energy practice also comprises specialists in gas supply, regasification services, gas concessions and liquefied natural gas contracts. The team additionally assists with energy and gas-related administrative matters and associated regulatory aspects; and it is frequently mandated for regulatory and contractual energy and gas supply litigation, particularly disputes before Chile’s Energy Panel of Experts, as well as before ordinary and arbitral courts. The group is co-led by Jorge Granic, a renowned expert in energy, natural resources, project development and infrastructure; and Cristóbal Morandé, who ‘stands out for his deep knowledge of electricity law’. The practice further showcases of counsel Ricardo Peña, an adviser on upstream issues, pipelines, power generation, and project financing; and Joaquín Larrain, who focuses on energy and gas sale purchase agreements, project development, and regulatory aspects. In the associate team, Javiera Méndez has ’excellent... knowledge of regulatory matters’, while Francisco Cerda is experienced in energy projects and supply contracts.

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Testimonials

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‘Great professional and personal qualities.’
‘Up to date with the regulatory modifications that impact upon the development of energy projects.’
‘Provides clarity about the possible repercussions that regulatory changes could have on different lines of business.’
‘Excellent negotiation skills.’
‘Always aware of all legal reforms and their potential impact on business and projects.’
‘Clients especially highlight Cristóbal Morandé and Javiera Méndez for their expertise.’
‘Cristóbal Morandé stands out for his deep knowledge of electricity law, as well as his negotiating skills. His knowledge provides security when complex decisions are required.’
‘Javiera Méndez is excellent for her knowledge of regulatory matters in the electricity market, and the thoroughness of her regulatory analyses (and the way in which they can impact the market in the future, thus managing to anticipate potential adverse market effects).‘

Key clients

BHP
Generadora Metropolitana
AES Andes
Metka EGN
Volta Hidrógeno
Empresa Eléctrica El Pinar
Emoac
GM Holdings

Work highlights

Advising BHP on the negotiation of interconnection agreements.
Advised Emoac on several power purchase agreements.
Advising AES Andes on a power purchase agreement with Grenergy for the energy produced by a photovoltaic project, which involves a battery energy storage system.

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