The energy and natural resources team at Allende Bascuñán & Cía has significant experience in assisting mining, industrial and agricultural companies with electricity-related matters. The five-member group advises on power purchase agreement-related bids and disputes, energy transmission contracts, and electricity law regulatory issues. It also advises on photovoltaic projects. Practice head and founding partner Felipe Bascuñán Montaner is a highly-regarded specialist in electricity law-related regulations, while the practice of senior associate Diego Miranda covers energy and natural resources, regulatory work, and administrative and constitutional law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lawyer Felipe Bascuñan has deep knowledge of the regulation of electrical energy in Chile. His response to our requirements is agile and he has a good team of lawyers in his firm who support him. In administrative aspects, such as billing, he works in a very orderly fashion.'
- 'The energy & natural resources team at Allende Bascuñan is distinguished by being highly knowledgeable about the most important legal issues in the area, with constant updating on regulations and regulatory advances, both national and international. The team's deep understanding of the associated technical issues is also highlighted, which allows them to be better and more involved in the negotiations. The personal and permanent involvement of the partner in charge is very important.'
- 'Partner Felipe Bascuñán stands out for his commitment and participation in the different stages of projects, defending the interests of the company with great intelligence and capacity. He demonstrates great mastery of the various topics of energy and natural resources and also has exceptional personal skills, which generates trust and respect not only with his client but also with his counterpart.'
Key clients
- Freeport-McMoRan - Minera El Abra
- Lundin Mining Corporation
- Electroconsultores.com
- Soquimich
- Mantos Copper
- Viña Concha y Toro
- Associated Universities Inc - AUI
- SCM Minera Lumina Copper Chile - Caserones
- Mantoverde
- Servicios Geoservice
- Agrícola La Batalla
- Algorta Norte
- Cooperativa Agrícola y Lechera de la Unión
- Sociedad Agrícola Los Graneros
- Agrícola Santa Laura
- GMTO
Work highlights
- Advising AUI on the bidding process of CORFO (Chilean Economic Development Agency) for the tender to establish and build an Institute of Clean Technologies.
- Advised Servicios Geoservice on the negotiation of service provision contracts.
- Advised Mantos Copper on the implementation of an Energy Management System.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Bascuñán Montaner