Garrigues Chile houses a ‘team that delivers excellent practical results.’ Comprising experts in both regulatory and transactional matters, the 10-strong energy and natural resources practice in Santiago routinely assists major energy companies with compliance issues, as well as responding to claims brought by the Superintendency of Fuels and Electricity and the National Grid Coordinator. It also handles legal due diligence for the acquisition of renewable energy projects (solar, wind and battery storage), including interconnection and environmental matters. Other key areas include electricity concessions and permitting, contract negotiations and transactional support for renewable projects. Heading up the practice, Luis Felipe Merino acts for energy companies on the development of electricity generation projects that utilise both conventional and renewable energy sources; Cristobal Fainé ’has solid knowledge of the energy market’; Rodrigo Fernández's recent experience includes several renewable energy asset deals; and Antonio Morales' practice encompasses energy project-related banking and finance work. Beyond the partnership, of counsel Diego Perales, a former CNE (Chile’s National Energy Commission) legal head, has significant energy sector expertise, including energy-related litigation; and principal associate Carlos Arias focuses on energy projects.
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- ‘Excellent willingness to answer questions and they offer different business perspectives and diverse solutions tailored to the complexities of the sector.’
- ‘When Garrigues addresses issues, they become part of the client team. They are not limited to being a consultant who focuses on providing a legal concept. Clients feel like they are aligning himself with the company's strategy.’
- ‘A team that delivers excellent practical results.’
- ‘Cristóbal Fainé has solid knowledge of the energy market - excellent experience in complex long-term contracts.’
- ‘Cristóbal Fainé recommends efficient solutions that are aligned with the company's strategy.’
- ‘Rodrigo Fernández is a responsive partner who responds to requests and has excellent market knowledge.’
Key clients
- Colbún
- Nala Renewables
- Sonnedix
- Guacolda
Work highlights
Advising Gasmar on various day-to-day matters related to its LPG terminals in Quintero and Mejillones.
Advised Guacolda on the corporate and contractual aspects of the coal energy generation industry.
Advised Nala Renewables on M&A matters, including identifying potential partners and facilitating negotiations, as well as structuring financial agreements and securing funding for electricity generation projects.
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Luis Felipe Merino
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Luis Felipe Merino