Alta QIL+4 Abogados' energy team attracts strong praise for its ‘experience in the field', with a comprehensive practice that encompasses transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The firm is widely recognised for its strength in energy-related disputes, frequently representing leading multinationals in constitutional litigation related to mining and hydroelectric projects, as well as in local and international arbitration in the sector. Recently, the team has also played an active role in advising major developers on the structuring and financing of large-scale renewable energy and transport infrastructure projects, and in assisting large renewable energy generators with public bids and contracts. Practice head Alejandro Cofiño has wide-ranging expertise in the energy sector and also leads the environmental practice. Senior associate Ignacio Grazioso (an expert in PPAs, project finance and regulatory matters) and associate Héctor Morales, a specialist in environmental law, provide capable support. On the disputes front, Alejandro Solares Morales and associate Estuardo Marchena are the key names.
Testimonials
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‘Their understanding of our people and the nature of our organisation is unique. They even look for ways to accommodate and adjust the fees to the client's capacity and situation.’
‘The multidisciplinary team dealing with our case work together and complement each other very well.’
‘It is a committed law firm that has provided us with very good services. Its lawyers have provided us with an efficient service that meets our needs. Our company has operations in several different countries in which they have the ability to support us.’
‘Thanks to their presence in several countries, they can provide better communication and a better service. Among the senior lawyers we would like to highlight Alejandro Cofiño, Ignacio Grazioso and Héctor Morales.’
‘The synergy of the team means their joint contributions are of great value to our company. I think they complement each other excellently.’
‘The speed of their responses, as well as their experience in the field they advise on and their understanding of the business environment, allows them to deliver high-quality work.���
‘One of the most important factors is the availability of the lawyers and their experience in the energy sector. They also know and have a good relationship with the stakeholders in the sector such as banks and regulatory authorities. They were open to giving a preferential hourly rate for the associate in charge of our affairs.’
Key clients
- Neoen/IDC Energía
- CMI Energía
- Grupo Onyx
- MPC Energy Solutions/MPC Capital
- Viento Blanco
- Grupo Terra
- Hydrogene de France
- Cova Energy
- Vitol
- Electric Power Markets (EPWM)
Work highlights
- Successfully advised MPC Capital on the structuring and negotiation of a take-or-pay, long-term PPA with CED as offtaker (the energy broker of Grupo IMSA).
- Advised EpwM on obtaining registration as a broker agent in the electricity market.
- Acting for Grupo Onyx in the bidding process for PEG-4, which was set up by the Guatemalan government to supply energy to the whole country.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alejandro Cofiño