Praised for its ‘specific knowledge of the energy sector and its regulatory system’, Pozo Gowland Abogados assists electricity companies with securing the necessary approvals, permits and licences for traditional and renewable energy projects (including wind, solar and hydroelectric). Its expertise includes contractual matters, such as negotiating and drafting power purchase and EPC agreements and maintenance and electricity supply contracts. Public tenders are another focus – the lawyers assist with the bidding process and negotiate public contracts and addendums with government authorities. The team is led by administrative law specialist Héctor Pozo Gowland; infrastructure and real estate lawyer Esteban de Vedia, who is skilled in litigation and arbitration involving energy sector issues; and Carlos Miná, who is well versed in public and private tenders and the renegotiation of public utility concession agreements. Francisco Pozo Gowland and Santiago Durigón are other notable names at partner level.
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Testimonials
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- 'Its specific knowledge of the energy sector and its regulatory system, its wide portfolio of lawyers covering all specialities, its responsible and cordial treatment of clients, and constant compliance with the agreed deadlines.'
- 'It has a portfolio of important clients, including key companies in the Argentine energy sector.'
- 'Detailed knowledge of the electricity sector.'
Key clients
- Edenor
- Pampa Energy
- Yacylec
- Transba
- Transener
- Edesur
- Central Dock South
- Transpa
- Cammesa
- Transnea
- Transnoa
- Distrocuyo
Work highlights
Advised electricity transport companies in presentations made to modify the calculation mechanism of their penalties and to grant them priority in payment of their debts by Cammesa.
Advising a company on the construction of a data centre in Argentina and the conclusion of the PPA to obtain the necessary energy supply.
Represented an association of electric power generating companies in the claim for payment of credits owed by the national government.
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Esteban de Vedia
Practice head
Héctor Pozo Gowland; Esteban de Vedia; Carlos Miná
Other key lawyers
Francisco Pozo Gowland; Santiago Durigón