CMS Carey & Allende
The nine-strong practice at CMS Carey & Allende is routinely mandated at the outset of projects, as well as during post-operation stages. The team covers the structuring, development, acquisition, sale and financing of energy and infrastructure projects, as well as due diligence processes, special purpose vehicle incorporations and credit agreements. The Santiago office also houses experts in power-purchase, EPC, O&M and build-operate-transfer (BOT) agreements. Clients additionally benefit from the firm’s litigation credentials, both at local and cross-border levels. Heading the team, Luis Felipe Arze is an NCRE project expert; Jorge Allende Z assists with energy and mining projects; and Fernando De Cárcer advises on infrastructure-related public and private tender processes. A ‘great lawyer’, Sebastián Barros is an active project development and financing-focused senior associate.
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Testimonials
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- 'Great dedication and understanding of the issues discussed during negotiations.'
- 'Defends all points very well and handles transactions competently - speedy responses too.’
‘Senior associate Sebastián Barros stands out for his great knowledge of EPC issues. Very good during negotiations, with speedy and full knowledge of each section of the contract. A great lawyer.'
Key clients
- The Blackstone Group
- Eléctricas de Medellín Ingeniería y Servicios (EDEMSA)
- Pacific Hydro Chile
- Celeo Redes Chile
- Hidroeléctrica Lumen
- Enagás
- Dekra
- Verano Energy
- Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
- China Three Gorges
- Promigás
- Elecnor
- KKR
- Suez Chile
- Solarpack
- OnNet fibra
Work highlights
- Advised OnNet on the telecoms, M&A and financing aspects of the acquisition of Entel Chile's fibre optic network.
- Advised Verano on the acquisition and subsequent development of a portfolio of 15 solar projects.
- Advised Porsche on the execution of option agreements for the acquisition of green hydrogen production.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luis Felipe Arze