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Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados

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The projects and infrastructure practice at Arteaga Gorziglia & Cia Abogados often plays a key role in the development, financing, and operation of renewable energy projects (including wind, solar, hydropower), and thermoelectric plants. The team has accumulated experience acting on major public-private partnership deals, as well as advising on highways, ports, airport and hospital concessions. Ignacio Arteaga is the co-leader of the firm’s corporate and energy practices, and specialises in project development, finance and M&A. Arnaldo Gorziglia is head of the firm's corporate and projects practices, and can draw on extensive experience advising on the financing of toll roads, airports and infrastructure projects. Cristián Carpentier heads up the firm’s project finance, restructuring and capital markets practices, and frequently advises on large-scale energy and infrastructure financings. As co-leader of the firm’s energy practice, Luciano Cruz focuses on commercial and energy law, project development and acquisitions.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They are known for their thorough work and high ethical standards. In project matters, they are known for their knowledge and assertiveness in advising on the development and construction of wind farms.’

  • ‘The high level of thoroughness in their work and the high ethical standards of their lawyers is standout. Partner Luciano Cruz and associate Trinidad Aguilera are particularly notable.’

  • ‘Deep understanding of the client's business, timely and tailored attention.’

  • ‘Excellent professionals: Arnaldo Gorziglia Cristian Carpentier Maria Trinidad Aguilera’

  • ‘Excellent disposition, access and timing of the team.’

  • ‘Direct, knowledgeable, and available. The entire team is above average.'

Key clients

  • Sociedad Concesionaria Vespucio Oriente
  • Grupo Costanera
  • Aleatica
  • ENAP
  • Engie Energía Chile
  • GNL Mejillones
  • MAE Energy
  • Amanecer Solar
  • AES Andes
  • SAESA
  • Acciona
  • Arauco Bioenergía

Work highlights

Advising MAE Energy on the regulatory aspects related to its development of a green ammonia plant located in the Mejillones, northern Chile.
Advising Sociedad Concesionaria Autopista Nueva Vespucio Sur on the repayment of its structured financing agreements (as stage one of its refinancing operation), and the registration and issuance of bonds as new debt for phase two.
Advised Obton on the acquisition, construction, and financing of a portfolio of seven renewable energy projects in Chile.

Practice head

Arnaldo Gorziglia, Cristián Carpentier