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Albagli Zaliasnik

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With ‘great knowledge of the national energy industry’, Albagli Zaliasnik's seven-member practice has notable experience in climate change-related themes, such as emissions reductions, energy efficiency, clean energy and new technologies, and development and operational constraints. The energy and natural resources practice is co-led by: Alejandro Montt, who focuses on mining, energy, environment, and natural resources-related project developments and corporate matters; fellow director and oil and gas practitioner Antonio Rubilar; and of counsel and electricity law expert Federico Rodríguez, who is a December 2023 hire from Prieto Abogados.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘What distinguishes them from other firms is their great knowledge of the national energy industry, particularly natural gas contracts under New York law.’
  • ‘It is always appreciated that they share information about the energy industry.’
  • ‘Solid knowledge of natural gas contracts and the ability to imagine adverse scenarios for clients, along with the legal mitigation measures that are required to be introduced in negotiations.’
  • ‘Its experience in oil and gas matters, as well as its understanding of the challenges that clients face as in-house attorneys, make AZ's practice truly unique and without parallel in the market.’
  • ‘They know the local industry and the particular dynamics of the Chilean market, and they propose simplified solutions to contractual challenges.’
  • ‘A multifunctional team, with great knowledge for large businesses.’
  • ‘Antonio Rubilar - strong knowledge and always proposes innovative solutions.’
  • ‘Antonio Rubilar is a go-to lawyer for natural gas matters.’

Key clients

  • Empresa Nacional del Petróleo
  • Gasco GLP
  • Colbun
  • ENAP Refinerías
  • ENAP Sipetrol
  • Ormat Technologies
  • Guacolda Energía
  • EDF Renewables

Work highlights

  • Assisting ENAP with a cross-border transaction with YPF, which concerns importing oil to Chile via pipelines.
  • Assisting ENAP with a cross-border transaction with Shell, which concerns a long-term contract involving Argentine natural gas.
  • Assisting Gasco GLP with a long-term agreement with Metrogas, in relation to a back-up delivery of LNG to Metrogas.

Lawyers

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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rodrigo Albagli, Alejandro Montt, Antonio Rubilar