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This area is composed of highly specialized lawyers who provide comprehensive advice on legal matters for the development of projects in different areas such as mining, industrial, energy, corporate, infrastructure and real estate, among others. The high degree of specialization, skill in the use and understanding of technical aspects associated with the respective specialties and coordination with other areas of our firm allows our area to provide multidisciplinary legal services of high quality and added value to government agencies and companies. Mainly, the group performed the following legal activities:

  • Support for Due Diligence processes under mergers and acquisitions or Project Finance processes.
  • Negotiations of transactions involving mining, environmental and energy relevant aspects.
  • Drafting and preparation of contracts used in related industries.
  • Environmental, energetic and mining litigation at judicial and administrative levels.
  • Compliance audits, covering legal and technical aspects (supported by multidisciplinary teams).
  • Advise for environmental impact assessments to investment projects, as well as in the process of obtaining other permits necessary for implementation and after their closing.
  • Support to granting processes of mining concessions; assistance regarding mining and surface land disputes, local community; indigenous matters, water rights; among others.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Chile
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría is a highly regarded regional law firm that offers technical and regulatory expertise across a range of energy matters, particularly in the mining, electricity and renewable energy sectors in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team is well equipped to handle power purchase agreements, regulatory issues and tender processes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eduardo Escalona
2
Eduardo Escalona
2
Band 2

Co-head of department and solid partner Eduardo Escalona is a well-regarded practitioner for his expertise in energy matters in Chile. He is particularly highlighted for his work in relation to non-contentious regulatory issues.

"Eduardo Escalona is a very good attorney in energy matters, who has profound knowledge and delivers sophisticated analysis."

Carlos Alberto Reyes
3
Carlos Alberto Reyes
3
Band 3

Co-head of department Carlos Alberto Reyes has long-standing experience rendering advice to energy companies on regulatory issues that arise from their operations in Chile.

Ranked Lawyers at
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

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Chile

Energy & Natural Resources

Eduardo Escalona
2
Eduardo Escalona
2
Band 2
Carlos Alberto Reyes
3
Carlos Alberto Reyes
3
Band 3

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