Energy & Natural Resources: Power | Latin America

O'Farrell's market-leading power department boasts a strong presence in both the conventional and renewable energy arenas in Argentina. The established bench of practitioners are well placed to advise on complex regulatory issues, in addition to assisting with commercial considerations. They are frequently retained to handle power purchase agreements and other energy contracts, as well as representing clients before the Secretary of Energy and Ente Nacional Regulador de la Electricidad (ENRE). O'Farrell also deals with a range of transactional mandates, such as project finance for renewable energy developments. The law firm continues to expand its presence in the power sector adding Eternum Energy and Vestas to its client roster.

Beccar Varela's significant energy practice group is particularly active in the Argentine renewable space, counselling clients on the development of solar and wind projects and the use of thermoelectric power plants. The solid team is well placed to assist clients with a plethora of issues connected to energy projects, including advising on tender processes, financing and project development, in addition to negotiating power purchase agreements. Cartellone Energía is a recent addition to the firm's client roster.

Bruchou & Funes de Rioja's respected power practice is known for its project finance expertise, frequently seen advising international development banks on sophisticated financing mandates. The Buenos Aires-based team also counsels on regulatory mandates, including the RenovAr framework and interactions with energy authorities and state-owned companies. They boast additional expertise handling power purchase and operational agreements, in addition to asset purchases.

Díaz Bobillo, Vittone & Asociados is a front-running energy boutique in Buenos Aires that is frequently sought out to advise on complex regulatory mandates. The team provides counsel across the entire supply chain, from power generation to transmission and distribution. The law firm is regularly retained by major players in the local market to interact with regulators and prepare due diligence reports. Díaz Bobillo, Vittone & Asociados also assists with transactional mandates, including acquisitions and disposals of energy assets, such as power generation plants.

Martinez de Hoz & Rueda's well-regarded practice group boasts significant experience handling complex regulatory and transactional energy matters. The team offers considerable expertise in project finance and development, including advising on EPC and O&M contracts. Their practitioners regularly counsel a diverse client base of lenders and sponsors, ranging from commercial and investment banks to players in the conventional and renewable energy spaces.

Pozo Gowland Abogados is a well-known energy boutique that is noted in the market for its extensive regulatory expertise and activity in sector-related litigation in Argentina. The long-standing power practice is frequently called upon by traditional electricity companies to advise on the commercial and regulatory aspects of power generation, transmission and distribution mandates.

Tavarone, Rovelli, Salim & Miani - Abogados' dynamic power practice group acts at the forefront of the renewable energy sector in Argentina. The team regularly advises on all aspects of project development for solar, wind and biomass energy production. Financing continues to be an area of strength, assisting lenders with non-recourse transactions. The law firm also provides counsel on issues pertaining to corporate transactions.