With an ‘ability to understand commercial contexts’, Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados' 10-strong projects practice covers the development, construction, financing and operation of wind and photovoltaic farms, as well as hydropower generation and thermoelectric power plants. The team also advises on associated matters such as high-voltage transmission lines. The department is led by infr1astructure project specialist Arnaldo Gorziglia, who is flanked by commercial, corporate and business law expert Ignacio Arteaga; and energy law practitioner Luciano Cruz. The practice further includes project finance, restructuring and capital markets group associate director, Cristián Carpentier.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Thorough understanding of the topics.’
  • ‘An ability to guide clients through the process so that non-legal people understand it perfectly.’
  • ‘They understand how to see things from a practical perspective.’
  • ‘Ability to understand commercial contexts.’
  • ‘They really listen and really make an effort to understand clients’ needs.’
  • ‘They find solutions that work.’

Key clients

  • Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Oriente
  • Grupo Costanera
  • Aleatica
  • Banco Estado
  • GPG
  • Engie Energía Chile
  • Sociedad Concesionaria Los Lagos
  • GNL Mejillones
  • Amanecer Solar
  • AES Andes
  • SAESA
  • Acciona
  • Arauco Bioenergía
  • HIF
  • Terraform
  • ENAP

Work highlights

  • Advising MAE Energy on the regulatory aspects of the development of a green ammonia plant.
  • Advising the Australian Infrastructure Fund Aleatica on the bidding process for the construction and operation of a public concession for the Santiago - Los Vilos Highway.
  • Advised Obton on the acquisition, construction and financing of a portfolio of seven renewable energy projects in Chile.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Arnaldo Gorziglia