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Aguilar Castillo Love

Energy & Natural Resources

Latin America Guide 2027 : Guatemala

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Aguilar Castillo Love

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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.

Clients (5)

  • Empresa Eléctrica de Guatemala (EEGSA)
  • Energuate
  • Jaguar Energy Guatemala
  • Transelec
  • Wholesale Market Administrator (AMM)

Industries (2)

  • Electricity
  • Oil & Gas

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Energy & Natural Resources - Guatemala

Band 1

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 relating 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.

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Strengths

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  • We turn exclusively to Aguilar Castillo Love when matters are complex and sophisticated. The firm has the ability to simplify complex issues, and the sophistication of its approach is unmatched.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

  • Aguilar Castillo Love is a highly recognised firm in Guatemala, known for its strong client relationships, professionalism and proactive approach to addressing clients' needs quickly and effectively. The firm provides excellent service in the energy sector, supported by highly trained and proactive professionals.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón
    Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón

    Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón

    Prominent partner and department co-head Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón is recognised for his expertise in the Guatemalan energy market. He is particularly noted for his work in natural gas, biomass, photovoltaic power generation and electricity transmission matters.

    • Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón is one of the best legal professionals I have ever worked with in the business world.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America

    • Words cannot describe the quality of Juan Carlos Castillo Chacón's work and service. No other lawyer inspires the same level of trust and support, and he is a leading expert in both the electrical industry and the legal profession.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentLatin America
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