The thriving energy practice at Estudio Legal Hernández added 12 new clients during 2022/23, including multinationals Bluefloat Energy, Ongresso Energy and Lilan Energy. An increasingly prominent performer in the renewable energy space, the boutique also handles matters in the conventional power, natural gas, and mining segments. Department head Juanita Hernández is sought after for her expertise in the power and natural gas sectors; notably she has advised on over 10,000MWs of power plant development projects to date. The group also draws on public law veteran Augusto Hernández Becerra; administrative law partner Augusto Hernández Vidal; and Aura Vargas Cendales, who is associate director of the environmental, property, mining, and communities practice
Testimonials
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- ‘A team with good experience and extensive knowledge of renewable energy issues. They have been able to help us with all the issues we have had up to now, and have supported us well during discussions and negotiations with customers and partners.’
- ‘We work mainly with Juanita Hernández and Jose Ignacio Rueda Posada, who demonstrate very professional behaviour. A fair and efficient solution is sought in contrast to some lawyers, who prefer to run their taximeters. It is a pleasure to work with them since they generate confidence that they really want to help.’
Key clients
- Ecopetrol
- Renergetica Latam Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Enel Colombia on regulatory and contractual matters regarding the development, construction, and operation of the 150MW La Loma Project, with an estimated investment of $126m.
- Advised Solaer on the preparation, negotiation, and closing of the sale of the Bosques Solares de los Llanos 6 project.