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Provided by Prieto Abogados

Acclaimed by Chambers & Partners as a Band 1 Firm in the energy and natural resources area, Prieto counsels the main players in this market in the country.

Prieto was actively involved in the main privatizations of public services conducted in Chile in the last decade and has provided ongoing counseling to different domestic and international companies in the areas of electricity, oil, gas and LNG. It has ample experience in regulated markets related to these industries.

The Firm provides comprehensive counseling in the energy area, with assistance in the obtainment of concessions, permits and licenses, rendering advisory services in bidding processes and commercial agreements with clients and partners, being actively involved in drawing up construction, operation and commissioning contracts and the financing of large projects, procurement contracts and power, natural gas, coal, limestone and other sorbents and LNG sales, EPC and O&M contracts charter party or alike maritime transportation contracts, as well as any conflicts that may arise in the different areas of activity.

Contact: Juan Tagle, Fernando Bravo, Nicolás Yuraszeck and Agustín Martorell. 



Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Chile
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Prieto Abogados is a well-regarded firm with an experienced energy team that frequently advises on renewable projects such as solar and wind power projects in the Chilean market, as well as some gas operations. The Santiago-based team has particular expertise in assisting with significant regulatory matters, as well as SPAs. EDP Renewables is among the law firm's new client wins.

Work Highlights

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  • Prieto Abogados advised Solek Chile Servicesin the development and execution of a number of solar energy projects with a total investment of approximately USD172 million in Chile. This included permitting and authorisations for the construction and operation of the projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Tagle
4
Juan Tagle
4
Band 4

Santiago-based partner Juan Tagle comes recommended by clients for his adept handling of matters within the energy and natural resources arena in Chile.

"Juan Tagle is intelligent and a very good lawyer. He is frank, correct and responsive, and is always present when the client needs him."

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Prieto Abogados

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Energy & Natural Resources

Juan Tagle
4
Juan Tagle
4
Band 4

Members

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Agustín Martorell

Fernando Bravo

Nicolás Yuraszeck