Specialising in the oil and gas, renewables and wind sectors, Hughes & Hughes advises clients on public and private bidding proceedings, infrastructure projects and PPPs. The team has specialist knowledge of environmental law matters and engineering projects. It plays an active role in PV projects, the financing, refinancing and acquisition of wind farms and tenders for PPP projects across the transport and social infrastructure sectors. Advising a diverse roster of national and international clients, Haroldo Espalter leads the team. Practice co-head Mariana Estradé focuses on project development in the energy and infrastructure sector, including solar projects, educational centres, routes and ports. Clara Villaamil, associate, is active in due diligence processes, playing a key role in the acquisition and financing of energy and infrastructure projects. Associates Ornella Balarini and Florencia Saucedo are praised by clients.
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‘They have very detailed knowledge about projects and energy in Uruguay. It is a delight to work with such detailed lawyers who know every aspect of the area in question. They have a specialist for every requirement we have had. The truth is that they have been very useful both for transactions and for the legal day-to-day management of our companies.'
‘It is a team where the main lawyers who advise us are women, which is something very positive and stands out compared to other firms. Mariana Estrade and Clara Villaamal are always with a positive, proactive attitude. They are very clear in explaining and always tell you what the next steps are, the consequences that each act may have. What I appreciate most is that they are very quick to respond and always very attentive to anticipating problems.’
‘Remarkable involvement in the topic in question by its associates, always being available to the client's needs and seeking the permanent contribution of solutions.’
‘Ornella Ballarini and Florencia Saucedo, associates, significantly surpassed their work, demonstrating solid technical knowledge and high understanding of the different issues raised in the business problems.’
Key clients
- UPM
- Akuo Energy
- Equinor
- Invenergy
- Petrel
- Dutch Infrastructure Fund (DIF)
- Shell
- BP
- ENAP Sipetrol
- BTD Capital 12
Work highlights
- Advised UPM on the construction of a greenfield eucalyptus pulp mill and related investments.
- Advised San Miguel on the acquisition of a processing plant.
- Advised Consorcio Teyma-Chediak on the development and construction of the new Puerto Capurro fishing terminal.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Haroldo Espalter; Mariana Estradé