Francisco Roldán-Cobo
Partner
Pérez Bustamante & Ponce
More informationPartners Francisco Roldán-Cobo, Sebastián Pérez-Arteta, Jaime Zaldumbide and Sebastián Cortez, along with associate director María Isabel Aillón, co-lead Pérez Bustamante & Ponce's energy group, which ‘helps solve complex problems’ and shows a ’solid knowledge of the management of government relations’. In addition to regularly handling mining and oil and gas work, the team has seen an uptick in the number of electricity and renewable energy matters, areas of growth for the country more widely. The group’s multidisciplinary approach means it is able to provide clients with tax, labour, environmental, finance, M&A and contractual advice. In June 2022, Patricio Albuja returned to the firm as a senior associate after a period in-house, further bolstering the group’s energy offering. Since publication, Aillón has been raised to the partnership
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Testimonials
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‘Strong capacity for synthesis. They look at the bigger picture.'
‘Solid knowledge of the management of government relations, and they understand the socio-political context of the country. They help solve complex problems.’
'Wide and deep experience in different national and international aspects. responsiveness and closeness to the client.'
'They are extraordinary because they have acquired great experience in a multitude of activities and transactions in the sector, which makes their advice very very practical.'
Key clients
- Codelco
- Cobra
- Neoen
- Ecoener
Work highlights
- Advised Codelco on a joint venture with the Republic of Ecuador, including advice on shareholder rights, structuring in accordance with local mining law, potential tax implications and constitutional considerations.
- Advising Grupo Cobra on the 110MW Villonaco wind farm project concession awarded to it.
- Retained by Neoen to conduct a legal risk analysis of all tender documents in relation to a public tender by the Ministry of Energy calling for a 500MW renewable energy project.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Jaime Zaldumbide
Leading partners
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Sebastián Pérez Arteta
Next Generation Partners
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Director
Practice head
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Francisco Roldán Cobo, Sebastián Pérez Arteta, Jaime Zaldumbide, Sebastián Cortez, María Isabel Aillón