Projects
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 1
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Provided by Morales & Besa
We are at the forefront of innovation, when it comes to structuring projects mainly in the infrastructure and energy fields; which allows us to be part of the most sophisticated and challenging transactions.
With respect to our transactional work, we are usually involved in high-end projects, structuring, developing, purchasing/selling and/or financing them, and we characterize for not representing always the same type of party; on the contrary, we advise investors and developers, as well as lenders, including banks and other type of investors participating in project finance.
We have regulatory experience advising on due diligence process, participating in bidding processes, negotiating with the relevant authorities in all matters related to the projects, and in litigation. As consequence, we have the role of lead adviser for a number of leading infrastructure developers and investors, not only in connection with their acquisition or financing transactions related to the project, but also during the whole life and development of the project, with regards to the main regulatory issues including tenders for public works concessions (toll roads, hospitals, airports, etc.), negotiations and litigation.
Chambers Review
Morales & Besa has an outstanding projects team in Santiago that fields particular expertise advising on the lender side of transactions. The department is highly experienced advising banks and financial entities on projects in the energy, road and port sectors. The team is adept at handling PPP matters and tender processes, along with financing facilities and loan agreements, and it is also highly capable of advising on relevant regulatory issues.
Work Highlights
- Morales & Besa advised WPD Chile on the development of its projects in Chile. This included amendments and waivers to financing agreements and permitting.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morales & Besa really knows the infrastructure space in Chile. Their team members, who have different backgrounds and specialities, are very consistent in quality."
"The legal advice provided by Morales & Besa is excellent and satisfactory. The team is knowledgeable and professional, and the service and timeliness they provide is very fast and concise."
"Morales & Besa really knows the infrastructure space in Chile. Their team members, who have different backgrounds and specialities, are very consistent in quality."
"The legal advice provided by Morales & Besa is excellent and satisfactory. The team is knowledgeable and professional, and the service and timeliness they provide is very fast and concise."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Carlos Silva is a seasoned practitioner who operates a market-leading practice advising on the development and financing of infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Chile. He represents clients in PPP projects involving hospital and road developments.
"Carlos Silva is a great lawyer with great business acumen. He is very practical in proposing solutions to complex problems."
"Carlos Silva is a top-notch lawyer who provides solutions to all problems. He is always willing to help and provide continuity to our business."
Myriam Barahona has noteworthy experience advising on senior financing transactions in relation to infrastructure and energy projects in Chile. She is routinely sought after for her expertise in project finance mandates representing both lenders and borrowers.
"Myriam is a great lawyer with great business acumen. She is very practical in conflict resolution."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morales & Besa
Chile
Members
Provided by Morales & Besa
Clients
Provided by Morales & Besa
Acciona
Banco Santander
Banco Security
Capvert
DIF Capital Partners
DNB Bank
EIG Global Energy Partners
Efacec
Ferrovial
Global Vía
Hanwha Q Cells
Intervial (ISA Group)
Itaú Corpbanca
Meridiam Infrastructure
Roadis
Scotiabank
Sociedad Concesionaria Embalse La Punilla
Sociedad Concesionaria Metropolitana de Salud
Sociedad Concesionaria Nuevo Pudahuel
Solairedirect
Sonnedix
Sumimoto Mitsui Bank Company
Vinci: Vinci Airports S.A.S and Vinci Concessions
WPD
X- Elio (ex Gestamp Solar)
Industries
Provided by Morales & Besa
Airports
Construction
Energy and Renewable Energy
Hospitals
Mining and metals
Oil and gas
Public Works
Reservoirs
Toll roads
Water and wastewater treatment