Recent highlights for Prieto Abogados' ‘very responsive' and 23-strong energy and natural resources team include regulatory work, major M&A transactions, the construction of a large energy generation portfolio, and desalinisation projects. Its current caseload also includes the sale of a sizeable distributed generation portfolio and the acquisition, development and construction of non-conventional renewable energy projects (including the associated due diligence processes). The practice is co-led by M&A leader and energy and natural resources specialist, Juan Tagle; and corporate team head Fernando Bravo, who routinely acts for major energy sector clients. The second line of active advisers features Nicolás Yuraszeck K, who has longstanding experience in construction projects, tender processes, project finance, regulatory advice, and energy M&A; and Agustín Martorell, who acts on energy and natural resources-related projects and regulatory matters. At counsel level, Andrea Von Chrismar brings antitrust expertise to energy-related regulatory issues; and Federico Rodríguez’s wide-ranging practice covers negotiations with developers, corporate matters, financing, and renewable generation projects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team is very responsive and clients can see that there is real teamwork, which results in better service for the client.’
  • ‘Solid knowledge of the matters being dealt with - responsible and responsive.’
  • 'The team is positively highlighted, particularly for its good communication levels and willingness to understand and reach agreements on different matters.'

Key clients

  • Engie Energía
  • Transelec
  • YPF Chile
  • Electrogas
  • Transmisora Eléctrica del Norte
  • Sigdo Koppers Ingeniería y Construcción
  • Rockville Energy
  • GasValpo
  • STE Energy
  • 5B International Holdings
  • Aguas Andinas
  • Solar E
  • Pacific Hydro Chile
  • Light E Holding
  • Tikuna
  • EDP Renewables

Work highlights

  • Advised Engie Energía Chile on the development and construction of several renewable projects.
  • Advised Rockville Energy Holdings on the negotiations for the acquisition, construction and operation of 20 solar generation plants.
  • Advised Engie Energía Chile on two different controversies before the Electricity Law Experts Panel.

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Juan Tagle, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Fernando Bravo, Agustín Martorell