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Electricity and hydrocarbons

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Providing ‘high-level legal services at efficient costs’, the electricity and hydrocarbons practice at Lawgic Abogados  handles all stages of energy project development and demostrates experience across various energy-related sub-industries, from small generation projects to large-scale (hydroelectric, solar and wind utility) projects, alsong with energy transmission and storage, and green hydrogen project-development, among others. The practice is also a permanent advisor to Chile’s National Electricity Coordinator on various matters, including bidding processes. The ‘highly competent team’ is led by Agustín Walker (formerly an of counsel at Núñez Muñoz Abogados) who also co-heads the projects practice, with lkey support provided by practice director Rosario Martínez (‘exceptional dedication and skill’), who has some 15 years’ experience in  energy infrastructure project deveopment – including land-lease agreements, easements, transmission / interconnection agreements and PPAs, along with due diligence, financing processes and corporate structures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great law firm. Excellent service and highly specialised in project development (especially mining and energy).'

  • ‘Agustín Walker has collaborated with us on various projects and due diligence processes. He is an excellent lawyer and has a strong grasp of the contingencies encountered in due diligence.'

  • ‘ As a client seeking legal representation for my energy startup, I must commend this practice for its exceptional service and unique strengths.'

  • ‘The Lawgic Abogados team has extensive experience in the energy sector, both in electricity and hydrocarbons. They have worked on a wide variety of projects, from the negotiation of power purchase agreements to obtaining permits and licenses, as well as complex regulatory matters. The team is comprised of lawyers with different specialties, allowing them to offer a comprehensive view of energy projects.'

  • ‘The team's attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the energy sector and applicable laws and regulations, especially Rosario Martínez, who is committed to providing personalised, high-quality service to us as her clients.'

  • ‘The team is a multidisciplinary team with extensive practical experience developing projects in Chile. The team's professional quality is comparable to that of the largest studios in Santiago. They are distinguished by their responsiveness and the commitment of senior team members to their clients.'

Key clients

  • Statkraft
  • Colbún
  • LAP
  • HIF
  • AustriaEnergy
  • Imelsa
  • Freepower Goup

Work highlights

Advising Los Maintenes Solar on the development of a solar energy project near Santiago, handling the negotiation of the electric easements with the owners of properties which transmission line will cross; the firm is also leading the procedure of the definitive electrical concessions required for the transmission line and the electric substation.
Advising the Coordinador Eléctrico Nacional on regulatory issues and public bidding processes, particularly as regards a review of insurance policies for new works and expansion of the transmission system, along with a review of legal background and replacement processes of coordinated entities, and associated legal opinions.
Advising Teck Resources on the negotiation of energy toll agreement for the QB2 mining project, as well as general advice on energy matters and preparation of a monthly update report on the regulations applicable to the energy industry.

Practice head

Agustín Walker