HD Legal
More informationKnown as Honorato | Delaveau until a recent reorganisation, HD Legal‘s seven-member energy practice advises on both energy sector investments, and the development and operation of projects. It also assists with the acquisition and financing of hydroelectric, wind, and solar projects; liquefied natural gas plants; and transmission and distribution projects. The ’extremely practical‘ team is co-led by energy, water, and natural resources specialist, Gonzalo Delaveau, in conjunction with Juan Ignacio Peña, who heads the firm’s engineering and construction practice. An experienced and capable second line of key advisers comprises energy, mining and natural resources practice director Mauricio Riesco (a September-2022 recruit and former senior legal counsel at Antofagasta Minerals); and senior associate Paulina Castro, a corporate law specialist and recent hire from PAGBAM Schwencke Chile.
Testimonials
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‘Extremely practical - the lawyers know what is important from a client's perspective and keep their focus on the prize.’
Key clients
- BlackRock PMGD Holdings
- Aediles Talinay
- EDF Renewable Energy
- Tritec Intervento
- Consorcio Constructor BOV
- Innergex Renewable Energy
- Ebi Environment
- Viña MontGras
- Almarwater
- Tralca
- BlackRock Global Renewable Power III
Work highlights
- Assisted Blackrock with the transaction documents for the acquisition of several PMGD portfolios.
- Assisting Aediles Talinay in relation to the operation of a photovoltaic plant.
- Assisting Viña MontGras with the development of a photovoltaic power project.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonzalo Delaveau