Baker McKenzie Chile's eight strong projects and infrastructure practice group advises on infrastructure, energy, and natural resources projects. The team advises on desalination plants, mining infrastructure, ports, roads, and renewable energy projects (including solar, wind, and geothermal), assisting clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, from development to implementation. Perhaps best known for his mining practice, Antonio Ortúzar has over 25 years' experience in natural resources and large-scale projects. He co-head's the department with Mirco Hilgers, who specialises in natural resources projects and also displays a strong suit in mining matters. Senior associate Santiago Vial provides additional expertise on energy, environmental, and mining matters, focusing on SPAs, joint ventures and EPCs.
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Key clients
- Nordex SE Group
- Gilbarco Andina Latin America Limitada
- Impala Terminals Logistics Chile
- The Real Eco State
- AgroReservas de Chile
- Santiago Agrisupply
Work highlights
Advising Nordex SE Group on the development of the Los Olmos Wind Power Park in the VIII Region of Bio-Bio; involving regulatory requirements, securing necessary permits, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
Advising Impala Terminals Logistics Chile on the bid and granting of the concession of the Arica Port and the entity incorporation process, ensuring that all legal requirements were met to establish a solid foundation for their business activities.
Advising The Real Eco State on the facilitation of transactions across multiple jurisdictions, including preparing the corporate vehicles necessary for executing transactions and utilizing Chilean legal instruments to ensure smooth operations.
Practice head
Antonio Ortuzar; Mirco Hilgers; Cristóbal Larraín