Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
About
Provided by Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos
We have actively participated as legal advisors to foreign and local companies in the energy, electricity, gas and drinking water sectors, in structuring joint ventures, in the construction and development of projects, in operational agreements, acquisitions and sales of companies generating, transmitting and distributing electric power, among others. In addition, we have advised clients in the privatization of generating plants and service companies owned by the State.
Our lawyers are experts in local regulations regarding the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity and fuels, as well as the regulations applicable to drinking water and gas companies. We also act as legal advisors to participants or financial consultants in structured projects (without allocation of resources) or in financing initiatives for future projects.
We have also advised foreign companies in renewable energy projects involving hydroelectric, solar, wind, biomass and geothermal power, throughout the process of development, financing and obtaining permits, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as conflict resolution.
Other important clients in this area are mining companies and industries that demand energy through purchase agreements which, in recent years, have become increasingly complex and sophisticated in Chile.
Chambers Review
Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos is a full-service law firm with a well-regarded practice group in the energy and natural resources field in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team frequently advises on complex regulatory issues, the drafting and negotiation of PPAs, and sector-related litigation. Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' lawyers also demonstrate notable expertise in renewable energy projects, mainly wind and solar. The law firm now counts Campbell Global among its new clients.
Work Highlights
- Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos advised Pacific Hydro Chile in the negotiation of two Power Purchase Agreements with EMOAC in Northern Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' team has top-level professionals who generate effective solutions and are always available to answer our queries as soon as possible with impeccable commercial awareness."
"Cariola Díez Pérez-Cotapos' team has top-level professionals who generate effective solutions and are always available to answer our queries as soon as possible with impeccable commercial awareness."
Notable Practitioners
Gonzalo Jiménez heads the energy and natural resources department at the firm and provides clients with a wealth of experience in energy matters in Chile, including regulatory advice.
"Gonzalo Jiménez is an experienced lawyer with business acumen and a high degree of knowledge of the energy sector."