
The twenty-strong group that comprises Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' projects and infrastructure practice is recognised in the market for its expertise advising high-profile clients across multiple industries, including the energy, telecommunications, mining, infrastructure and real estate sectors. It has deep expertise in greenfield and renewable energy projects (including wind, solar, green hydrogen and thermoelectric plants), as well as in the development and financing of complex infrastructure ventures such as the Santiago bicentennial cable car project. The team is additionally known for providing full life-cycle support throughout project planning, permitting, M&A, construction and operation; long-standing clients of the practice include Google, Rio Tinto, Maersk and Interconexión Eléctrica. Managing partner Carlos Pérez-Cotapos has a lengthy track record in corporate, environmental, and -particularly- mining law, advising on large-scale foreign investments and project financings. Sergio Díez also specialises in mining and M&A, with a strong trajectory representing major companies in complex, multi-party transactions. Juan Pablo Matus has over 20 years' experience advising on real estate and infrastructure projects, including shopping centres, energy plants and industrial facilities. Cristián Herrera advises on public tenders and PPPs, guiding clients through each phase of concession project development. As head of the firm’s regulatory department, Gonzalo Jiménez focuses on environmental approvals, permitting and infrastructure-related litigation. Rodrigo Sepúlveda advises global sponsors, lenders, and developers on the financing of energy, port, and railway infrastructure projects.
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Key clients
- Doppelmayr-Garaventa Group
- Scotiabank Chile
- Banco BICE
- Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc.
- MHI Power Chile
- Inversiones Marina del Sol
- ATCO
- Nutreco
- Maersk
- Fall Creek
Work highlights
Advised Scotiabank Chile (as VAT lender, onshore security agent and account agent) regarding the financing of the construction and development costs of eligible photovoltaic power projects, and the VAT related to said projects.
Advised Mitsubishi Power Americas Inc. and MHI Power Chile SpA on the execution of a series of contracts with Guacolda Energía, part of a project for a long-term maintenance of Guacolda’s thermoelectric power plant in Huasco, Atacama Region.
Advised Doppelmayr on participating in the development of the concession of the bicentennial cable car project which will complement public transportation, connecting the districts of Providencia and Huechuraba.
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
Carlos Pérez-Cotapos