Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's nine-strong energy and natural resources practice routinely advises on electricity and oil-and-gas sector-related transactions. Examples include energy project-related M&A, project financing, off-take contracts, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts. The full-service group also handles regulatory issues. Carlos Alberto Reyes's broad expertise encompasses permitting issues, community affairs, land lease agreements, easement rights and development services agreements; and Eduardo Escalona assists with tariff-related processes, PPA tenders, project development and litigation before the Panel of Electricity Experts. At associate level, the practice showcases principal Mario Fava, who focuses on the construction and engineering of the sector; and senior Antonia Jorquera, an adviser on energy-related regulatory matters. Since publication, Fava has ben raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2025.
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‘Technically good and very available.’
‘Very high-level negotiation skills.’
‘Absolute professionals who are involved and concerned about clients.’
‘Efficient and tremendously hardworking. It is a pleasure to work with them.’
‘PPU's energy practice is innovative because it seeks solutions to problems that other firms don't always highlight, thus giving clients the opportunity to make decisions in a market that is in constant flux.’
‘Good service, responds on time and with appropriate solutions. They know the issues on which they advise.’
‘Eduardo Escalona and Carlos Alberto Reyes stand out - very available, proactive, innovative and empathetic.’
‘Eduardo Escalona is a partner who allows for companies’ business development, and who develops good legal strategies in an electricity market that offers many challenges.’
Key clients
- Ibereólica Cabo Leones II
- Korkia
- Acciona Energía Chile Holdings
- Conexión Kimal Lo Aguirre
- EDF Renewables Chile
- Grenergy Renovables Pacific
- Compañía Minera del Pacífico
- Generación Solar
- WEG
- Administradora General de Fondos
Work highlights
- Advised Ibereólica Cabo Leones II (and its sponsors) on the regulatory, contractual and litigation matters arising out of various power purchase agreements with distribution companies.
- Advised Korkia on the formation of a joint venture with Ciudad Luz to develop 500MW of solar, wind and hybrid projects in Chile.
- Advised Acciona Energía Chile Holdings on the preparation and filing of a price revision request for energy and electric power purchase supply contracts.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Juan Paulo Bambach; Jerónimo Carcelén; Carlos Alberto Reyes; Eduardo Escalona