The large projects team at full-service outfit Morales & Besa particularly stands out for its infrastructure credentials in relation to project development, acquisitions, financing, contracts, regulatory issues and related litigation. The multidisciplinary group��s recent track record includes mandates involving airports, solar power plants, PPP projects, toll roads, and renewables. The practice is also increasingly expanding its market share of engineering, procurement and construction matters. Heading the practice, Carlos Silva’s experience covers the gamut of project issues, from structuring to development, financing and M&A work; real estate and construction department leader Macarena Laso assists with corporate transactions, along with the structuring, acquisition and financing of public infrastructure projects; and Myriam Barahona and Eugenio Besa are both project finance experts. The next line of partners features recently-elevated Juan Carlos Valdivieso, who acts on energy and infrastructure-related transactional and regulatory aspects; and 2022-returnee and projects specialist Aldo Cardinali. Within the firm’s senior associate pool, Macarena López is noted for projects, construction and engineering matters, while Nicolás Corbeaux specialises in construction disputes. Former senior associate  Katannya Jablonski left for the General Directorate of Concessions in October 2022.

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  • 'Diligence, coordination, speed, and consistency to the work.'
  • 'Great human qualities and willingness to answer questions at all times.'
  • 'Finds creative solutions.'

Key clients

  • Global Infrastructure Partner
  • ADP International
  • Meridiam Infrastructure
  • Vinci
  • ISA (Intervial)
  • Globalvía
  • WPD
  • Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura
  • Acciona Infrastructura
  • EFACEC

Work highlights

  • Currently advising Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud on the development of the Félix Bulnes Hospital project.
  • Advised Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel and its shareholders on the construction and operation of a new terminal at Santiago Airport.
  • 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.

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Silva