Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 4
Chambers Review
Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía is a noteworthy law firm, based in Santiago, with significant experience in the energy and natural resources sector. The team is often called upon to advise a range of local and multinational companies on all aspects of their energy projects in Chile, with a particular focus on renewable power mandates. The lawyers regularly advise on regulatory and permitting issues. The team is also adept to assist with the acquisitions in the sector. The law firm has added Empresa Agromarin to its raft of clients.
Work Highlights
- Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía advised Clean Capital Energy on the development of a utility scale photovoltaic project named 'Parque Solar Los Rastrojos', located in the Atacama Desert, with a generation capacity of 141 MWp. The advice included electric regulatory matters and negotiation of agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía provide quick answers and new strategies for our issues in the energy field. They always find the best way to handle our problems and requests."
"Bertrand-Galindo Barrueto Barroilhet & Cía provide quick answers and new strategies for our issues in the energy field. They always find the best way to handle our problems and requests."
Notable Practitioners
Partner José Tomás Barrueto co-heads the energy and natural resources department at the firm. He focuses on advising on energy projects, including renewables.
"Jose Tomas Barrueto is a really trusted and experienced lawyer with a strong and wide understanding of the energy market from a legal and commercial standpoint."