Morales & Besa's energy practice covers both transactional work (alongside the firm’s projects, banking and finance, and M&A departments), and the regulatory aspects of energy projects. The ‘great team' particularly stands out for complex energy projects and transactions with cross-border elements. The group is jointly led by former Primer Energía general counsel Juan Carlos Valdivieso, who was raised to the partnership in January 2022 and whose recent track-record includes advising developers and lenders on the regulatory implications of insolvency cases in Chile’s power market; and projects and infrastructure practice head Carlos Silva. Experienced associate Constanza Araya has particular expertise advising on power sector-related regulatory issues.
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Key clients
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- Sonnedix Solar International
- DNB Bank
- WPD Chile
- Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional
- Enel Green Power
- Grupo Cerro
- Enerside
- EOSOL
- Sungrow Chile
- Caixabank
- Olivos del Sur
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- Banco Security
Work highlights
- Advised Global Infrastructure Partners on its acquisition of several energy assets.
- Provides continuous regulatory and commercial advice to WPD Chile, a developer and owner of wind power assets.
- Advised DNB Bank on the refinancing granted to Santiago Solar (owned by AME and EDF) for the operation of a photovoltaic power plant.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Valdivieso, Carlos Silva