In addition to its ‘great knowledge of the legal processes associated with project financing’, Morales & Besa's 22-strong projects and infrastructure team covers energy and infrastructure-related project development, acquisitions, contracts, regulations and dispute resolution. The practice is consistently mandated by banks and financial institutions on energy, road, and port projects; and it is highly experienced in PPP issues, tender processes, financing arrangements and loan agreements. Clients also turn to the group for its project-related regulatory expertise. The practice is led by project expert Carlos Silva, who predominantly focuses on the infrastructure and energy sectors; José Miguel Carvajal's wide-ranging experience extends to project finance; Myriam Barahona advises on energy and natural resources-related project financings; and Macarena Laso heads the firm’s real estate and construction practice. The department further showcases Juan Carlos Valdivieso, who acts at all stages of projects, from obtaining permits and concessions, to financing, M&A and O&M matters; and Aldo Cardinali, whose career includes working at the Ministry of Mining. In the firm’s senior associate ranks, Nicolás Corbeaux is a construction disputes expert, while Carolina Stalder advises on infrastructure and energy-related project contracts and bidding processes. In July 2023, former senior associate Macarena López departed the firm for an in-house role.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great knowledge of the legal processes associated with project financing.’
- ‘Advises on commercial strategies very well.’
- ‘The team is flexible when modifying commercial agreements and supporting the needs of the contract and the client, which makes it easy to reach agreements that are favourable to all parties.’
- ‘They are a team of lawyers with a good reputation among public organisations, as they avoid unnecessary conflicts during dispute resolution processes.’
- ‘They are concerned with monitoring the progress of matters, even before the client requests information, and they are open to using different applications to improve communications.’
- ‘Analytical and flexible ability, with a focus on the search for innovative solutions.’
- ‘Morales & Besa offers a favourable service compared to other law offices, when highlighting the commitment of the team, its availability, and the quality answers and solutions.’
- ‘Carlos Silva handles communications with the client in a very pleasant manner, providing information and help on various aspects of the project’s development.’
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
- Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- Intervial
- Globalvía
- WPD Chile
- EFACEC
- China Railway Construction Corporation
- Engie
- Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura
Work highlights
- Advised Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel and its shareholders on the amendments to a concession agreement and project contracts.
- Advised SCMS on the development of the Félix Bulnes Hospital project.
- Advised Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista del Aconcagua (a toll road company that is part of the Globalvia group) on the refinancing of its existing debt with local banks.
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Carlos Silva