Latin America - Chile • Energy and natural resources
DLA Piper Chile
DLA Piper Chile‘s Santiago office houses experts in oil and gas, renewable and hydrogen projects, including associated regulatory issues. The seven-lawyer team advises at all stages of energy generation projects, including related works, such as transmission lines, substations, and gas pipelines; and (with Chile included) it is able to facilitate access to over 450 lawyers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico. The Chilean energy and natural resources practice group is co-led by energy, natural gas and liquified natural gas project expert, Felipe Bahamondez; and Diego Peña (a partner since 2022), whose track record encompasses natural gas, hydro, wind, biomass and solar energy plant projects. Former counsel Paulina Farias left the firm in August 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is nimble and flexible to accommodate our times and needs.'
- 'Diego Peña and Roberta Andreani generate a sense of reassurance for us, the feeling that we are in good hands and accompanied in the challenges we face.The clarity and level of detail of their work is exceptional!'
- 'DLA Piper Chile stands out in the Chilean market as a full-service law firm that is still small enough to keep a close touch with its clients. It has the best of both worlds, full-service quality with a blend of boutique availability and dedication to its customers.'
- 'I worked with Diego Peña, who handled a very complex negotiation with AES Andes--an extremely sophisticated counterpart--for nearly a year. In the end, we signed a rental lease of a major piece of land to develop a 400MW energy project, which demanded our legal counsel have not only a vast knowledge of real property law, but also of project development and energy market regulations. In every aspect, Diego Peña's responsiveness, reliability, and professionalism, coupled with his was unwavering commitment, proved that he is a shining example of a new generation of partners for the 21st century. His unparalleled negotiation skills, enhanced with a cutting-edge business solutions, enabled a collaborative conversation with our counterpart and, as a result, a mutually beneficial agreement. In summary, he's a key player who deserves admiration.'
Key clients
- CarbonFree Technology Inc
- SUSI Partners
Work highlights
- Advising CarbonFree Technology on the development of photovoltaic power plants.
- Advising SUSI Partners on the execution of a framework agreement with Biwo Renovables and Latsolar Energy Investment for the purchase, development, construction, operation and maintenance of a portfolio of power plants.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Felipe Bahamondez, Diego Peña