Alta QIL+4 Abogados

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Alta QIL+4 Abogados‘ thriving energy and natural resources practice advises on the full life cycle of project development, from procurement and financing through to the negotiation of PPAs and EPCs, and regulatory and environmental issues. In particular, the team is renowned for its experience in energy-related disputes, with an enviable recent record in high-profile international arbitration and constitutional litigation in the sector. It is also well versed in advising international clients on public bids and contracts. Practice head Alejandro Cofiño brings extensive experience in project finance, PPAs and concessions, particularly in relation to greenfield renewable energy projects. The talented line-up of junior lawyers includes senior associate Ignacio Grazioso, who handles a wide range of energy and infrastructure-related matters, and associate Héctor Morales, who focuses on environmental and regulatory issues. Alejandro Solares Morales and associate Estuardo Marchena are the key contacts for contentious matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Up to date with the latest regulations.’

  • ‘The team stands out for its client service and prompt responses.’

  • 'The Alta team has been able to identify the specific issues involved in the project, and they have carried out an analysis in line with the way the sector operates. The advice has gone beyond a general overview of legal issues and has incorporated business and political perspectives that have allowed us to meet our business objectives.'

  • 'We received outstanding personalised service from Ignacio Grazioso. We felt that we were in good hands.'

Key clients

  • Cova Energy
  • Multienergia - Corporacion Multi Inversiones (CMI)
  • Generadora San Andres y Generadora San Mateo
  • Minera San Rafael (Panamerican Silver Pass)
  • Viento Blanco
  • Grupo Terra - Energía
  • Hidrogene de France (HDF)
  • Horus (Grupo Onyx)
  • Neoen/IDC Energía
  • Vitol

Work highlights

  • Advised Cova Energy (the trading entity created to represent McDonald's Guatemala) on the PPA for the purchase of green energy with Enel.
  • Advising the National Council of Protected Natural Reserves on the purchase and possession of land in a natural reserve area in the northwestern region of Guatemala.
  • Advised Belluno (Taco Bell Guatemala) on environmental compliance relating to wastewater management and solid waste.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ignacio Grazioso
Héctor Morales

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alejandro Cofiño