Ferrere’s practice in energy, natural resources and infrastructure stands out for its expertise in renewables, transmissions and PPPs. Trusted by major global firms and government agencies, the team has advised on projects such as Uruguay’s first renewable energy financing and the IDB’s green-certified 500kV transmission project. Practice head Gonzalo Secco takes point on significant energy and infrastructure projects, including PPS, and advises key clients like Google, IDB, CAF, Shell and Occidental Petroleum. Manuel Lecuona, the firm’s lead on port and logistics ventures, advises major clients, including Enercon, Enertrag, and top gas companies. Sebastián Ramos specialises in energy, natural resources and infrastructure issues, advising on major wind, solar and PPP projects across Latin America. Cristina Vázquez, an experienced energy and infrastructure expert, advises on regulatory issues and PPPs. Agustina Pérez Lete is a key figure in energy and project finance, advising international clients and lenders. Associate Enrique Slekis has expertise in regulatory work, project finance, and M&A.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The strengths we would highlight about Ferrere are: the availability of its partners, the reliability of its analysis, its commercial approach and its understanding of our business and our company's activities.'
‘Gonzalo Secco has become an indispensable advisor to our company, demonstrating great technical skills, adaptability, and availability.'
Key clients
- ExxonMobil
Work highlights
Advising Google on the development of a data center campus with an investment of USD 850 million. This will be Google's second data center in Latin America.
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Practice head
Gonzalo Secco; Manuel Lecuona
Other key lawyers
Sebastián Ramos; Cristina Vázquez; Agustina Perez Lete; Enrique Slekis