Dentons‘ Santiago office has longstanding experience in advising energy companies on their everyday regulatory matters. The five-strong group additionally assists mining businesses with their compliance with energy regulations, as well as their relationships with energy companies. The practice is co-led by Enrique Benitez, who ’stands out for his deep knowledge of new energies and hydroelectric plants’; and Pauline Chiffelle, who focuses on a range of energy matters, including electricity law regulation and litigation before Chile’s ordinary, arbitration and special courts (and the Electricity Experts Panel). Former partner Marisol Ceballos left the firm in December 2023.
Testimonials
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- ‘Very high level of professionalism.‘
- ‘Up to date with industry news - undoubtedly a plus when seeking advice.’
Key clients
- Cerro Dominador (EIG)
- IESSA
Work highlights
- Advised IESSA on a project involving the drilling of a geothermal well.
- Advised Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure on a Memorandum on the Regulatory Framework for Electricity in Chile.