The practice at Hughes & Hughes is praised as a ‘a technically solid team’ with 'an excellent professional manner'. Its expertise lies in energy and environmental law and infrastructure transactions such as EPCM agreements. The practice is led by project development expert Mariana Estradé, recognised by clients for her ’dedication and involvement in projects, her professional manner and outstanding knowledge of the sector’; and Haroldo Espalter, who is experienced in corporate and commercial law. Héctor Ferreira advises domestic and international corporations on commercial law; Juan Carlos Oreggia Carrau specialises in the structuring of projects, joint ventures and acquisitions; and associate Clara Villaamil is especially knowledgeable in renewable energy and infrastructure projects law.
Testimonials
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‘It is a technically solid team of professionals with an excellent professional manner, and offers great value for money in the services it provides.’
‘Mariana Estradé stands out for her dedication and involvement in projects, her professional manner and outstanding knowledge of the sector.’
'Experience, dedication and pragmatism.'
Key clients
- UPM
- Akuo Energy
- Equnior
- Invenergy
- Petrel
- Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF)
- Shell
- British Petroleum
- Enap Sipetrol
- BTD Capital
Work highlights
- Advised UPM on the construction of its pulp mill at Paso de los Toros.
- Advised San Miguel Group on its acquisition of a citrus processing plant from Azucitrus.
- Assisted a consortium with an infrastructure PPP project for the construction of schools and childcare centres.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Haroldo Espalter, Mariana Estradé