Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos

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.