Providing ‘high-quality advice’, CMS Carey & Allende‘s eight-member practice acts for major sector players on energy projects’ earliest stages, as well as during post-operation phases. The team’s expertise covers the structuring, development, acquisition, sale and financing of energy projects, as well as due diligence processes, the incorporation of special purpose vehicles and credit agreement negotiations. The group also houses specialists in power purchase and build-operate-transfer agreements. Other areas of activity include feasibility studies, pre-contract management issues and public concession bids, as well as growth areas such as green hydrogen. Among the firm’s several experienced advisers, Luis Felipe Arze focuses on non-conventional renewable energy projects; co-head of the firm’s energy and climate change group, Jorge Allende Z, advises on transmission line and electrical generation projects; and Fernando De Cárcer ’always proposes solutions that work for all parties‘. At senior associate level, the energy experience of ’extraordinary lawyer‘ Sebastián Barros covers transactions, financing and project development work.
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Testimonials
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- '100% availability from the energy transactions team.'
- 'The team prepares properly for meetings through rigorous study of the relevant documents.'
- 'Provides high-quality advice.'
- ‘The team has a strategic vision of business - the lawyers are more than legal advisors, they are also business advisors. They understand the technical and commercial aspects, and have the willingness and agility to attend at all times, especially during emergencies.'
- ‘Great availability from Luis Felipe Arze at crucial moments of transactions. The accompaniment provided to the client is rigorous and of high quality.’
- 'Fernando De Cárcer has a commercial mentality that makes him a great and integral advisor to businesses - he knows how to deal with counterparties very well and always proposes solutions that work for all parties. A master of both corporate affairs and M&A.'
- 'Senior associate Sebastián Barros is an extraordinary lawyer - very analytical and masters all facets of work to deliver first-rate legal solutions. He stands out for construction and infrastructure work, as well as commercial issues in general.’
- 'Fernando De Cárcer and Sebastián Barros make up an excellent duo.'
Key clients
- Eléctricas de Medellín Ingeniería y Servicios (EDEMSA)
- 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 on the acquisition and subsequent development of a portfolio of 15 solar projects.
- Advised Porsche on the execution of option agreements for the acquisition of green hydrogen production.
- Advised Solarpack on its power purchase agreements with energy distribution companies in Chile.
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Fernando de Cárcer