A/C/R Legal was co-launched in April 2024 by former CMS Carey & Allende partners Luis Felipe Arze, Fernando De Cárcer and Sebastián Barros. The 11-strong energy, projects and infrastructure practice has extensive experience in transactions involving the development, construction and operation of infrastructure projects; and in addition to traditional and renewable energy, the firm’s industry expertise covers the mining, agriculture and oil-and-gas sectors. Arze, who ’stands out for his deep knowledge of the industry’, specialises in energy and infrastructure-related deals; De Cárcer’s experience includes assisting companies with participating in public and private infrastructure tenders; and Barros’ track record includes several significant energy and infrastructure-related deals. Associates Tomás Barros and Nicolás Valenzuela are also key team members.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘The energy team is involved in significant industry transactions, specifically in the renewable energy supply segment for large-scale mining projects.’
- ‘They have extensive experience and remain relevant by partnering with companies that remain at the sector’s forefront.’
Key clients
- CMPC
- Verano Energy
Work highlights
Advising Agr-am, the entity responsible for managing Ardian's renewable portfolio in Iberia and Latin America, on the electricity aspects of its solar projects in Chile.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Luis Felipe Arze; Sebastián Barros