Fielding ‘a multidisciplinary team that stands out for its coordinated approach’, Prieto Abogados' energy and natural resources team is sought out to assist with regulatory matters, high-end M&A deals, construction contracts and permitting issues. The 25-strong group also acts in high-stakes cases against Chile’s electricity sector authorities and Electricity Superintendency-conducted sanctioning procedures. ’Very detailed and timely in his legal recommendations’, Juan Tagle routinely advises on energy sector M&A; Fernando Bravo assists companies with asset acquisitions and sales; Nicolás Yuraszeck K currently focuses on the acquisition and development of electricity transmission, distribution and generation projects, as well as battery energy storage systems and gas, water and hydrogen projects; Agustín Martorell heads up a 10-member associate team on energy and natural resources-related projects and regulatory work; and senior associate Tomás Ochagavía advises generators, along with and transmission and distribution companies, on corporate matters, contract negotiation, project development, joint ventures, and the acquisition, sale, merger and restructuring of companies and projects. Moreover, late 2024 saw former counsel Andrea Von Chrismar (whose practice covers energy sector-related regulatory issues, competition matters, tender processes and transactions), promoted to partner; senior associate and adviser on large-scale projects, Emilio Del Real, return to the firm from Holland & Knight LLP's Miami office; and energy regulatory expert Diego Canto recruited as a senior associate from the Chilean General Comptroller’s Office (CGR).
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Testimonials
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- ‘Active partner participation and direct relationships with members of clients’ business.’
- ‘Specialists in several areas of energy law - a multidisciplinary team that stands out for its coordinated approach.’
- ‘The level of service is very good in terms of timely delivery.’
- ‘They are creative when solving problems and have good business sense.’
- ‘Truly provides very professional advice that goes beyond simple recommendations.’
- ‘They thoroughly analyse the issues and risks, and provide excellent results.’
Key clients
- Atria Energía
- Engie Energía Chile
- Scala Chile Data Centers
- Watt’s
- Conexión Kimal – Lo Aguirre
- Transelec
- Acciona Agua Agencia en Chile
- Mainstream Renewable Power
- Anglo American
- EDP Renewables
- Electrogas
- Sociedad Nacional de Oleoductos (Sonacol)
Work highlights
Advising Conexión Kimal - Lo Aguirre, a major transmission consortium, on complying with the requirements contained in bidding terms and conditions.
Advised GEA Transmisora on the development, negotiation and execution of a BOOT contract with Copec Renovables, for the development of a BESS project (with a storage capacity of 420 MWh and a power injection of 105 MW).
Representing Engie Energía Chile, as an intervening third party, in a lawsuit against the energy regulator before the Chilean Antitrust Court (TDLC), in relation to a gas generation-related inflexibility condition contained in a technical ruling.
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Nicolás Yuraszeck K
Practice head
Juan Tagle; Nicolás Yuraszeck K; Fernando Bravo; Agustín Martorell; Andrea Von Chrismar