Aguilar Castillo Love maintains an enviably broad energy practice, with a particularly strong presence in the electricity segment, where it stands out for its ability to act for both distributors and generators. Singled out for its 'extensive expertise and knowledge of the Guatemalan electrical regulatory framework', the team frequently assists with regulatory issues, but is also skilled in the financing and development of renewable energy projects, M&A in the energy sector, and the negotiation of power-purchase agreements (PPAs). Energy-related disputes, including high-value arbitrations, are also a core pillar of the practice. Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, a prominent name for project finance and energy-related arbitration, leads the team with Natalia Callejas Aquino, who focuses on financing and regulatory matters, while René Vicente Rodríguez is well versed in litigation and arbitration in the sector.
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‘The firm stands out for its extensive expertise and knowledge of the Guatemalan electrical regulatory framework.’
‘Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón, the partner who assists us, masters the subject matter perfectly and always acts with integrity and ethics.’
Key clients
- EEGSA (Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala)
- ENERGUATE
- Energy Infrastructure Terminals Guatemala
- Inkia
- Administrador del Mercado Mayorista (AMM)
- Jaguar Energy
- Ormat Technologies
- Central America Nickel
Work highlights
Advised Energy Infrastructure Terminals Guatemala in connection with a $525m cross-border refinancing of a term, capex and revolving credit facilities agreement.
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Practice head
Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón; Natalia Callejas Aquino