Dentons Jiménez de Aréchaga remains ahead of the curve in the renewable energy sector, advising on wind and solar project financings, and refinancings and M&A of renewables projects. The team is active in PPP projects, particularly in the road and rail sectors. It continues to expand its practice to encompass the forestry, life sciences and port sectors, advising an impressive clientele of investors, financing institutions and developers. The group is involved in innovative projects, including a green hydrogen project, a water treatment project and a port terminal. Practice head and project financing expert Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga Jr is active in financings and acquisitions in the renewables, oil and gas and tourism sectors. He is supported by a strong team of senior associates: Carolina Bianchi advises funds and sponsors on PPP projects; Daniela De Castro plays a key role in renewable energy matters; and Alfredo Arocena specialises in project financing.

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Key clients

  • Cargo Line
  • SACEEM
  • CIR
  • Fraylog
  • Grupo Vía Central
  • SACYR
  • Berkes
  • CIEMSA
  • GridX
  • COPASA

Work highlights

  • Advised Consorcio del Agua, a consortium formed by SACEEM, CIEMSA and Berkes, on a public bid to build new water infrastructure in Uruguay and advising on the financing of the project, concession agreements, and environmental and constitutional claims.
  • Advising CargoLine on the building of a port terminal in Concepción, Paraguay, assisting in the acquisition of the site, permits for the terminal and proceedings before CARU.
  • Represented Grupo Vía Central in mediation stemming from the Ferrocarril Central project as a result of significant cost overruns from delays in obtaining local permits from the municipal governments and the international spike in construction materials.

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Fernando Jiménez de Aréchaga