Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's ‘highly competent and involved team’ is particularly active in the renewable energy, mining and water sectors. Encompassing project contracts, environmental assessments, permitting and community affairs, the full-service firm’s 11-strong group also assists with the negotiation of partnerships, strategic alliances and joint ventures, along with project acquisitions and sales. In relation to infrastructure projects, the group covers toll roads, ports, airports and railways, as well as hospitals, jails and schools. The team additionally advises on major public utilities infrastructure for the telecoms, water and sewerage system sectors, and real estate developments for hotels, buildings and urban renovations. Among the department’s several highly-rated practitioners, Carlos Alberto Reyes has longstanding experience in natural resources, energy, and oil and gas development services agreements; Andrés Sanfuentes advises on infrastructure projects at all stages; and Marcela Silva acts for both lenders and borrowers on the financing of mining, infrastructure and energy projects, including desalination plants. In a notable boost to the group, Daniel Parodi, whose expertise includes project financings, and key team member Guillermo Vial, were both made partners in January 2024. The principal associates to note are energy, infrastructure and natural resources lawyer Mario Fava, and recently-promoted Pedro Pablo Valenzuela.