Home to a ‘team that really understands energy project developments’, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría's full-service energy and natural resources department fuses expertise in electricity-related regulatory matters with energy sector M&A deals, energy project financings, offtake agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), operation and maintenance issues, and onshore and offshore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts. The 10-strong group, which also covers oil-and-gas regulatory work, is co-led by ’great lawyer’ Carlos Alberto Reyes, who covers both transactional and development aspects, including permitting, community affairs, land lease agreements, easements and development services; and energy regulatory specialist Eduardo Escalona, an adviser on tariff processes, PPA-related tenders, transmission systems and project development. In the senior associate team, energy regulatory practitioner Antonia Jorquera is experienced in tariff processes, PPA negotiation, project development and electricity sector-related conflict resolution. In a notable boost to the practice, construction and engineering specialist Mario Fava, whose practice encompasses project contracts, energy supply bidding processes and the implementation of renewable energy projects, was made partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘PPU has a team that has allows clients to solve various types of problems in the areas in which they operate.’
- ‘There are few law firms that have teams that allow companies to develop their businesses so well.’
- ‘This team excels at transactions and achieves agreements on difficult points during negotiations.’
- ‘Full availability 24/7 to respond to negotiation requirements, with partners who are fully involved in the process.’
- ‘A team that really understands energy project developments - a pro-business and conciliatory approach that always seeks out the client's best interests.’
- ’Carlos Alberto Reyes is a great lawyer - a hard worker with extensive experience.’
Key clients
- Ibereólica Cabo Leones II
- Centella Transmisión
- EDF Renewables Chile
- Grenergy Renovables Pacific
- Grupo CAP
- Generación Solar
- WEG Administradora General de Fondos
- Elecnor Chile
- Plaza
- Transelec
Work highlights
Advised Ibereólica Cabo Leones II (and its sponsors) on regulatory, contractual and litigation matters, arising out of regulated power purchase agreements with distribution companies.
Assisted Acciona Energía Chile Holdings with the preparation and filing of a price revision request for energy and electric power purchase supply contracts.
Acted for Centella Transmisión before the Panel of Experts in a discrepancy matter against the National Electric Coordinator.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Carlos Alberto Reyes; Eduardo Escalona