Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos’ sizeable projects department is widely respected for its experience in mining, energy and telecoms projects. The firm also houses specialists in infrastructure and real estate; and its full-service offering comprises planning, development and construction issues, along with M&A and financing work. Among the group’s several active advisers, Carlos Pérez-Cotapos acts on mining projects; Sergio Díez’s broad practice includes PPP, EPC and O&M contracts; managing partner Juan Pablo Matus is a real estate and infrastructure project expert; and Cristián Herrera has notable infrastructure project experience. Also integral to the group are Mining law specialist Gonzalo Grez is also integral to the group, as are regulatory law department leader Gonzalo Jiménez and Rodrigo Sepúlveda, whose practice covers renewable energy and Public Works’ Concessions law-related infrastructure financing. Associate Verónica Cuadra is active in regulatory, environmental and energy law work.
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Key clients
- Doppelmayr-Garaventa Group
- Scotiabank Chile
- Banco BICE
- GNL Talcahuano
- Inversiones Marina del Sol
- ATCO
- Nutreco
- Maersk
Work highlights
- Advised Doppelmayr-Garaventa Group on the bidding process for a public work (Construcción Teleférico Pio Nono, Parque Metropolitano de Santiago), which involved the design and construction of an urban cable car.
- Advising GNL Talcahuano on an LNG project in Concepción.
- Advised Scotiabank Chile (as value-added tax lender, on-shore security agent and account agent) on the credit facilities to finance the construction and development costs of photovoltaic power projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Pérez-Cotapos, Juan Pablo Matus, Sergio Díez, Cristián Herrera, Gonzalo Grez, Gonzalo Jiménez, Rodrigo Sepúlveda