Claro & Cia. houses ‘a deep bench and agile and commercially-oriented partners’. The sizeable project development team is consistently sought out to advise on high-profile energy and infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield projects. It also fields experts in power plants, transmission lines and substations. The group’s representative workload routinely encompasses project finance, development and construction work, as well as operational issues, acquisitions, sales, and infrastructure-related public concessions. Its expertise further extends to engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, along with operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts. The practice is led by Rodrigo Ochagavía, who has extensive experience in projects and infrastructure; Jorge Martín assists with the structuring, developing and financing of international infrastructure and transportation projects, as well as the acquisition and sale of energy and infrastructure assets; and José Luis Ambrosy who ’knows his projects very well’. Also key to the firm’s offering, Luisa Núñez's wide-ranging expertise includes project finance; Ariel Mihovilovic is an energy and project finance specialist; Hernán Felipe Valdés is an adviser on the development of construction and development projects; and José María Eyzaguirre F's broad sector expertise covers energy and infrastructure. Counsel Patricio Smart is experienced in the negotiation of project-related O&M and EPC contracts.
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‘Claro is one of the most distinguished offices in Chile.’
‘In projects and infrastructure the firm has a deep bench and agile and commercially-oriented partners.’
‘It is apparent from the speed and thoroughness of responses that the Claro team is well versed in Chile’s legal framework.’
‘Keeps up to date with changes (and upcoming changes).’
‘Their advice is invaluable.’
‘They are super responsive, and are able to adapt to the needs of the transaction instead of being stuck in well-known rituals and processes.’
‘José Luis Ambrosy responds quickly and with details that are relevant to the particular transaction.’
‘José Luis Ambrosy knows his projects very well and provides practical advice.’
'Jose Luis Ambrosy has a lot of knowledge in commercial, financing, projects and corporate matters; he is an accessible and knowledgeable attorney. Rodrigo Ochagavia is an excellent commercial, M&A and financing lawyer.'
Key clients
- Glenfarne Group
- AES Gener
- Guacolda
- Alto Maipo
- Cochrane
- Angamos
- Ventanas
- Toesca Asset Management
- Enfragen
- Prime Energía
Work highlights
- Advised Sociedad Transmisora Metropolitana on its $1.1bn dual- currency secured syndicated acquisition loan to partially finance its $1.5bn acquisition of Enel Transmisión Chile.
- Advised EnfraGen on a secured financing for a greenfield solar PV portfolio.
- Advising AES Andes and Alto Maipo on a restructuring financing with US International Development Finance Corporation, DNB Bank ASA, Itaú Corpbanca and Bci (among others).
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Practice head
Rodrigo Ochagavía