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About
Provided by Sebastián Abogabir
Practice Areas
Sebastián is a partner and a member of the energy, natural resources and environmental law areas and leading partner of the water law department. He specializes in energy related M&A, project development, financing and permitting of energy projects and renewables, general regulatory, pre-emptive environmental assessment, oversight, and litigation. In addition, he is active in climate change issues, electromobility and green hydrogen projects.
Career
He is a board member of the Chilean mini hydro association (APEMEC), the Chilean electric vehicles association (AVEC).
In the academic field, he is Professor of Environmental Law at the Urban Studies Institute department from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Professor in Environmental Law in the Real Estate Law and Business Diploma, from the same university, both since 2014.
Experience
• General Co-Secretary of Academy of American and International Law Alumni Association (2010-2011).
• Foreign associate, Jackson Walker LLP, Texas, USA (2010).
Languages Spoken
Spanish and English
Education
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Law
2008
Georgetown University, Washington D.C., USA
Master of Laws (LL.M.)
2010
Academy of American and International Law of Southwestern Institute for International and Comparative Law, Texas, USA
2010
Chambers Review
Latin America
Co-head of department and solid partner Sebastián Abogabir is praised by clients due to his expertise in energy regulatory issues. His practice focuses on renewables.
Key partner and co-head of department Sebastián Abogabir is highlighted for his extensive experience in the environment field in Chile.
Sebastián Abogabir is recognised for his extensive knowledge of the energy industry, regularly advising clients in the development and operation of renewable energy projects, including solar and wind farms.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sebastián Abogabir has high capacity to deliver a realistic and accurate vision to each query, in addition to great speed in response times, providing a lot of security in his advice."
"Sebastián Abogabir is a very skilled and resourceful lawyer in finding practical solutions for his clients."
"Sebastián Abogabir is a very talented lawyer. He is always moving forward in search of relevant solutions."
"Sebastián Abogabir has high capacity to deliver a realistic and accurate vision to each query, in addition to great speed in response times, providing a lot of security in his advice."
"Sebastián Abogabir is a very skilled and resourceful lawyer in finding practical solutions for his clients."
"Sebastián Abogabir is a very talented lawyer. He is always moving forward in search of relevant solutions."
Articles, highlights and press releases
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Advised the structuring institutions and the syndicate of banks
Guerrero Olivos advised the structuring institutions and the syndicate of banks in the rescheduling of loans of the Manuka Group for approximately CLP$160 billion.
Aguas Pacífico. Project Finance
Guerrero Olivos advised a group of banks on the USD883M financing of two projects: a desalination plant with a capacity of 1,000 l/s, and an aqueduct in Chile. This marks the first financing in Chile for a multi-client desalination plant.
Guerrero Olivos represented Solek, leading company engaged in the design, construction, and operation of solar power plants in Latin America and Europe, in a USD379 million financing deal for its portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Chile.
Empresas Carozzi, acquires premium ice cream brand San Francisco
Guerrero Olivos assisted Empresas Carozzi S.A. in the acquisition of Lecherías Loncomilla Limitada, a company that since 1975 has been engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of ice cream for the premium segment, under the San Francisco brand.
oEnergy. CIFI financing for the development and construction of a solar portfolio in Chile
Guerrero Olivos represented oEnergy and its affiliates in a USD87 million international financing for the development and construction of a 24 solar projects portfolio in Chile with a 72MW capacity. CIFI acted as lender.
EIG lobal Energy Partners and Fluxys. Acquisition of 80% equity stake in GNLQ
Guerrero Olivos advised EIG Global Energy Partners and Fluxys, on a consortium, to acquire 80% equity stake in GNL Quintero S.A., one of the largest liquefied natural gas regasification terminals in Chile.
Sonnedix. National and International Public Tender for the Supply of Energy in Chile
Global solar independent power producer, Sonnedix, consolidates its commitment to the Energy Transition in Chile. It was awarded 903GWh/year, equivalent to 39% of the National and International Public Tender for the Supply of Energy and Electric Power 2021/01.
Telefónica Group. Data Centers contribution to Nabiax/Asterion Industrial Partners
Telefónica Infra agrees with Asterion Industrial Partners the acquisition of a 20% stake in Nabiax in exchange for the contribution of four Data Centers. Guerrero Olivos represented Telefónica in Chile.
oEnergy Capital and German energy Group. JV for the development of a 120MW PV portfolio in Chile
oEnergy Capital and a German energy group, entered into a joint venture for the development, construction, debt structuring, operation and maintenance of approximately 120 MWp 12 solar photovoltaic projects in Chile.
Sonnedix Group international financing. Natixis, New York Branch
Guerrero Olivos represented Natixis, New York Branch, in the USD87 million international financing granted to Sonnedix Group for the four initial solar photovoltaic, of an expected 100 MWp portfolio of approximately 20 solar PV plants in Chile.
Advised the structuring institutions and the syndicate of banks
Guerrero Olivos advised the structuring institutions and the syndicate of banks in the rescheduling of loans of the Manuka Group for approximately CLP$160 billion.
Aguas Pacífico. Project Finance
Guerrero Olivos advised a group of banks on the USD883M financing of two projects: a desalination plant with a capacity of 1,000 l/s, and an aqueduct in Chile. This marks the first financing in Chile for a multi-client desalination plant.
Guerrero Olivos represented Solek, leading company engaged in the design, construction, and operation of solar power plants in Latin America and Europe, in a USD379 million financing deal for its portfolio of solar photovoltaic projects in Chile.
Empresas Carozzi, acquires premium ice cream brand San Francisco
Guerrero Olivos assisted Empresas Carozzi S.A. in the acquisition of Lecherías Loncomilla Limitada, a company that since 1975 has been engaged in the production, marketing, and distribution of ice cream for the premium segment, under the San Francisco brand.
oEnergy. CIFI financing for the development and construction of a solar portfolio in Chile
Guerrero Olivos represented oEnergy and its affiliates in a USD87 million international financing for the development and construction of a 24 solar projects portfolio in Chile with a 72MW capacity. CIFI acted as lender.
EIG lobal Energy Partners and Fluxys. Acquisition of 80% equity stake in GNLQ
Guerrero Olivos advised EIG Global Energy Partners and Fluxys, on a consortium, to acquire 80% equity stake in GNL Quintero S.A., one of the largest liquefied natural gas regasification terminals in Chile.
Sonnedix. National and International Public Tender for the Supply of Energy in Chile
Global solar independent power producer, Sonnedix, consolidates its commitment to the Energy Transition in Chile. It was awarded 903GWh/year, equivalent to 39% of the National and International Public Tender for the Supply of Energy and Electric Power 2021/01.
Telefónica Group. Data Centers contribution to Nabiax/Asterion Industrial Partners
Telefónica Infra agrees with Asterion Industrial Partners the acquisition of a 20% stake in Nabiax in exchange for the contribution of four Data Centers. Guerrero Olivos represented Telefónica in Chile.
oEnergy Capital and German energy Group. JV for the development of a 120MW PV portfolio in Chile
oEnergy Capital and a German energy group, entered into a joint venture for the development, construction, debt structuring, operation and maintenance of approximately 120 MWp 12 solar photovoltaic projects in Chile.
Sonnedix Group international financing. Natixis, New York Branch
Guerrero Olivos represented Natixis, New York Branch, in the USD87 million international financing granted to Sonnedix Group for the four initial solar photovoltaic, of an expected 100 MWp portfolio of approximately 20 solar PV plants in Chile.
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