The team at ECIJA draws on the bench strength of its March 2023 alliance with Taylor Wessing LLP and offices throughout Europe and Latin America, to assist major renewable energy developers, energy generators and distributors, and utility associations with the management, development, procurement, construction, commissioning and operation of hydro, wind, photovoltaic, biomass and combined renewable energy projects. The group’s full service covers matters ranging from due diligence reviews and permitting procedures to power purchase agreements and the development of investment vehicles for project finance. The practice is headed by Guillermo Zúñiga, who brings expertise to advising on wind and photovoltaic projects at every stage. Mariela Hernández brings experience to public law matters in the energy sphere and complex, sector-related litigation.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'ECIJA's enormous capacity, extensive experience and participation in several major transactions in the energy sector make it an excellent option for legal advice.'
- 'Mariela Hernández combines extraordinary technical ability with highly relevant practical experience in the renewable energy sector.'
- 'Compared to other firms, there is greater experience and interaction with clients.'
- 'Guillermo Zúñiga has been our expert contact and his experience and personalised and timely advice is extremely valuable.'
Key clients
- Hunt Costa Rica
- Swissol
- Ghella
- Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya (subsidiary of Global Power Generation)
- Conelectricas
- Coopelesca
- Toro Energia
- Poas Energia
Work highlights
- Assisting Hunt Energy Horizons, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hunt Oil, with regard to its participation in a wind farm, a project that is undergoing a bidding process, and two other projects in the pipeline.
- Assisted Ghella in a dispute over the legality of a $750k fine imposed for the late delivery of a turn-key hydroelectric plant for a state-owned utility agency.
- Representing Union Fenosa Generadora La Joya in an action to obtain a refund from the state related to certain purchases for the construction, equipment and operation of a hydroelectric plant.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guillermo Zúñiga