Advising at all stages of energy and gas projects, HD Legal's experience ranges from investments, project development, financings and acquisitions, to hydro, PMGD (small distributed renewable generation projects), wind, solar, unconventional non-renewable energies and fossil fuel power plants. The eight-member team also covers transmission and distribution projects, along with obtaining concessions, permits and licenses. The group is led by Gonzalo Delaveau, who has substantial experience in projects concerning energy generation, renewable energy, and electricity transmission and distribution. The department also includes engineering and construction practice head Juan Ignacio Peña, whose career includes working at large Chilean engineering company ALFA; while at director level Mauricio Riesco advises on energy, mining and infrastructure projects. Fellow director Juan Ignacio Marin, whose workload covers regulatory and environmental law; and associate Antonia Recher, who focuses on renewable energy projects, are August 2024 hires from Marin Asociados.
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Key clients
- BlackRock Global Renewable Power III
- Aediles Capital
- CL Power
- BlackRock PMGD Holdings
- CEMARC
- EBI Environment
- ANTU
- Tralka
- LOS PINOS
- Zurich Administradora General de Fondos
Work highlights
Advised BlackRock Global Renewable Power III (GRP III) Fund on the acquisition of a photovoltaic project.
Advised Tralka on the financing for a $250m three-year revolving credit facility, such funds to be used for the operation of PMGD projects, as well as to expand their capacity.
Assisting Aediles Talinay, as services manager of PMGD Holding, with regulatory issues (electricity, environmental, water, energy, corporate and taxation), in relation to PMGD projects.
Lawyers
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
Gonzalo Delaveau
Other key lawyers
Alberto Vergara