Projects
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
About
Provided by Prieto Abogados
The Firm’s project department works closely alongside our energy and natural resources area to offer support and expertise in related issues.
Continuous counselling to several players in the market, particularly on the development of new projects in the renewable energy market, with experience in counselling national and foreign developers of renewable energy projects, such as mini hydro, wind farms and photovoltaic developments.
Prieto has earned a strong reputation for an extensive experience in energy and infrastructure projects, representing both private and public sector clients on tender processes, construction and project development matters.
Contact: Juan Tagle and Nicolás Yuraszeck.
Chambers Review
Prieto Abogados is a well-respected team that has expertise across the Chilean projects spectrum, advising on project development in sectors including renewable and traditional energy, ports and desalination infrastructure. The team handles contractual matters, bidding processes and financing agreements, and is also adept at providing relevant regulatory advice. The law firm assists a varied client roster of key financial, energy and mining entities.
Work Highlights
- Prieto Abogados advised Anglo American Sur in the development and negotiation with Aguas Pacifico of two agreements for the creation of an Integrated Water Security Project in central Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Prieto Abogados' team is very knowledgeable and capable of handling complex negotiations. They are very responsive and are always available."
"Prieto Abogados' team is very knowledgeable and capable of handling complex negotiations. They are very responsive and are always available."
Notable Practitioners
Juan Tagle regularly advises Chilean and international players on all aspects of mining, energy and infrastructure projects, including structuring and development. He co-leads the firm's projects and infrastructure team.
"It was a pleasure to work with Juan Tagle. He has great knowledge and brings a great deal of balance and experience to the matters."
Partner and co-head of departmentNicolás Yuraszeck frequently supports multinational clients with their projects in Chile and is adept at handling bidding processes and contract negotiations.
"Nicolás Yuraszeck is that kind of lawyer that understands numbers, technology and the law, allowing him to be a strategic addition."
Ranked Lawyers at
Prieto Abogados
Chile
Members
Provided by Prieto Abogados
Fernando Bravo
Head of Department
José Andrés Pascual
Head of Department