About

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Our energy team at Aguilar Castillo Love has a pre-eminent reputation in the electricity sector, having participated in the design of the existing legal structure that governs the sector.

While most firms in the country engage only in electricity generation issues, Aguilar Castillo Love has experience in the much more complex distribution business. Our experience in the distribution subsector allows us to better advise the generation companies and other market participants. Our multidisciplinary team advises companies in all subsectors of the electricity sector, including market operators.

We are recognized for our solid and comprehensive experience in complex, technical and highly sophisticated matters affecting the industry.

Clients value our combination of deep industry knowledge with creative solutions.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Guatemala
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What the Team is Known For

Aguilar Castillo Love is a renowned practice that commands an impressive reputation in the energy market. The firm is highly specialised in contentious mandates affecting the energy sector, particularly in disputes related to power purchase agreements and the rate of distribution tariffs. The team is also active on financing, acquisitions and sales relevant to this sector and on matters before the Ministry of Energy and Mines, especially in relation to registering companies seeking to enter the power transmission space in Guatemala.

Work Highlights

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  • Aguilar Castillo Love advised Lucalza on the regulatory energy and natural resources aspects of its sale to RelaDyne.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón
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Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón
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Prominent partner and department co-head Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón wins recognition from onlookers for his market-leading experience within the Guatemalan market, particularly in the electricity sector.

"Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacónis one of the most experienced and knowledgeable lawyers in Guatemala."

"Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón is a point of reference in terms of knowledge and professionalism in the electrical energy sector of Guatemala."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Energy & Natural Resources

Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón
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Juan Carlos Castillo-Chacón
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Members

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Iván David Quintana

María Lilian Franco

Natalia Callejas

René Vicente Rodríguez

Clients

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Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala (EEGSA)

Energuate

Jaguar Energy Guatemala

Transelec

Wholesale Market Administrator (AMM)

Industries

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Electricity

Oil & Gas