CMS Carey & Allende
Client SatisfactionCMS Carey & Allende's full-service practice advises on energy projects at all stages, including both commencement and post-operation phases. The team’s expertise covers the structuring, development, acquisition, sale and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, as well as due diligence processes, special purpose vehicle incorporations, and the negotiation of credit agreements. The Santiago office also fields experts in power purchase and engineering, procurement and construction agreements, along with build-operate-transfer contracts. Jorge Allende Z advises on transmission line, power generation, and non-conventional renewable energy source projects. In a major development, former practice heads Luis Felipe Arze and Fernando De Cárcer, along with recently-raised partner Sebastián Barros Eyzaguirre, departed the firm in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Great availability from the energy group.’
‘The team provides high-quality advice.’
‘Extensive knowledge of what clients are negotiating and very fast at solving problems.’
‘Very precise and accurate advice on renewable energy.’
‘Excellent 24/7 availability and reliability.’
Key clients
- EDEMSA- Eléctricas de Medellín Ingeniería y Servicios
- Pacific Hydro Chile
- Celeo Redes Chile
- Hidroeléctrica Lumen
- Enagás
- Verano Energy
- Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
- China Three Gorges
- Promigás
- Elecnor
- Suez Chile
- Solarpack
Work highlights
- Advised Verano Energy on EPC, O&M, regulatory, corporate and commercial matters.
- Advised Pacific Hydro Chile on the acquisition of a solar project called El Llano Alto.
- Advised Celeo Redes Chile on the tender process for the award of the execution and construction rights of expansion works.
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