The project and energy department at Hughes & Hughes has a strong expertise in renewables – especially wind – and environmental law. The team regularly advises on major EPCM contracts, PPPs, and complex financings, and is recognised by Uruguay’s Ministry of Industry for its role in the wind sector. Recent highlights include advising Invenergy and DIF Capital Partners on large-scale project financings and M&A. Co-leader Haroldo Espalter has extensive experience advising national and international companies on all aspects of commercial, industrial and service sector activities in Uruguay. Co-leader Mariana Estradé specialises in international law, energy and projects, environmental law and M&A, advising UPM on a large private investment in a pulp mill and related infrastructure. Associate Clara Villaamil has extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects, having advised clients such as Invenergy on the acquisition and long-term financing of a 71 MW wind farm.
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  • 'I always see solid teams at H&H that combine highly experienced lawyers with young professionals who have excellent profiles.'
  • 'In my opinion, even though it’s a large firm in terms of size, the senior partners still maintain a close relationship with clients.'

Key clients

  • UPM
  • AKUO Energy
  • Equinor
  • Invenergy
  • Petrel
  • CVC Dif
  • Shell International
  • British Petroleum
  • ENAP Sipetrol
  • BTD Capital 12
  • Centros Educativos Primera Infancia

Work highlights

Advised CVC DIF on the sale of its 169MW portfolio of wind farm projects in Uruguay to Pluspetrol.
Acted as UPM´s main legal advisor during the whole process of construction of a 2.1 million tonne greenfield eucalyptus pulp mill near Paso de los Toros in central Uruguay.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Mariana Estradé

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Haroldo Espalter; Mariana Estradé

Other key lawyers

Clara Villaamil