CEPD

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CEPD is a growing mid-sized firm known for its strong expertise in infrastructure, energy and real estate projects. The team includes lawyers with experience at top Chilean and US firms, while ongoing promotions and a recent partner addition have further strengthened the projects and environmental practices. The department advises on the full project lifecycle, from structuring and financing to regulatory compliance and complex construction contracts including EPC, BoP, and O&M. Recent work includes advising a construction company on solar and battery storage EPC contracts, a well-known Chilean asset manager on the battery storage expansion of a solar plant, and leading company Aguas Pacífico on lease agreements for  the development of its desalination plant. Head of the infrastructure practice, Sebastián Aninat 'stands out for his proactivity and responsiveness', and provides in-depth knowledge of construction and financing issues, while Francisco Irarrázaval is a specialist in the negotiation and development of energy projects.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘A young team, but with a commercial approach and expertise. As a younger firm, the partners are particularly involved.’

  • ‘Sebastián Aninat is a very good lawyer, with real estate knowledge, an understanding of the business, and the ability to reach agreements.’

Key clients

  • Ingeniería Agrosonda
  • EBCO Energía

Work highlights

Advised Agrosonda on the negotiation of an EPC BoP contract to construct a 300MW solar capacity power plant and a 340MW capacity battery energy storage system in Calama on behalf of AES Andes.