Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
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+56 2 2378 8900About
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Barros & Errázuriz has extensive experience in the field of Natural Resources, Energy, Water Rights and Mining.
In the area of Natural Resources, our advice covers the most diverse issues, especially in aquaculture, health, coastal border (maritime concessions), pharmaceutical, and forestry matters, among others. Included in this advice is the participation in administrative processes, obtaining concessions and permits before the most diverse bodies of the State administration, as well as due diligence processes and transactions related to projects of this type, as well as the preparation of reports, analysis of legal risks and legal defense.
In terms of water, our advice includes the analysis and strategic planning of water rights in all types of projects, its complete processing before the General Water Authority, the structuring of water rights and water supply transactions, legal audits, participation or leadership in tender processes, law reports for legal or planning purposes, and development of legal defense strategies on various matters of the specialty.
Our advice on energy issues is based on everything related to the legal framework that governs such activity, whether in relations with political authorities, authorities of the sector, other electric companies, private or state companies granted electricity supply, or electric system coordination agencies.
Chambers Review
Barros & Errázuriz Abogados is a respected transactional player with diverse capabilities in the energy field, and it offers particular specialisation in the Chilean power sector. The Santiago-based team advises on renewable energy and dispute resolution issues, and is also well placed to handle the negotiation of PPA contracts, regulatory issues, and project financing.
Work Highlights
- Barros & Errázuriz Abogados advised Toesca Renovablesin the negotiation and execution of a share purchase agreement with Inversiones Luz del Norte for the full acquisition of 100% of the shares the company Parque Fotovoltaico Luz del Norte, which owns the 'Luz del Norte'photovoltaic power plant project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is solid and serious, dealing with sophisticated and complex issues in the electricity industry. It has a high degree of knowledge, response time, efficiency, and detail-oriented service."
"The firm is solid and serious, dealing with sophisticated and complex issues in the electricity industry. It has a high degree of knowledge, response time, efficiency, and detail-oriented service."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Cristóbal Pellegrini boasts significant expertise advising clients in the energy sector on regulatory issues that arise from their projects and transactions in Chile.
"Cristóbal is highly recommended for energy matters. He has a broad and comprehensive understanding of the business."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
Provided by Barros & Errázuriz Abogados
Fernando Garrido
Head of Department