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Carey has extensive experience advising on energy projects and infrastructure works regarding this industry. Carey's team has been part of some of the country’s major energy, gas and oil projects including coal, natural gas, hydroelectric power, LNG projects, solar, wind, geothermal, and FSRU and FSU projects, advising developers and financial entities.


Carey offers a full range of services including regulatory issues, project development, and negotiation of energy supply agreements, infrastructure use agreements, project financing, mergers and acquisitions and also joint ventures.


The firm has also advised bidders and tenderers on various bidding processes, both public and private, for electricity, oil and gas, as well as for the construction of electric transmission lines.


In the regulatory field, Carey has extensive experience advising members of the Congress and the Ministry of Energy on important bills, such as Law 20/25, the bill to create the “Electric Public Highway” to promote a better transmission capacity, the law that facilitated the SIC – SING interconnection, as well as day-to-day advice for various trade associations and unions.



Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Chile

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Carey is a market-leading law firm in the Chilean energy and natural resources market. The Santiago-based team is heavily involved in a diverse range of sectors including solar power and wind farms. Carey's lawyers boast lengthy experience advising key energy-focused actors in acquisitions, joint venture transactions, regulatory matters, negotiation of power purchase agreements, as well as project financing. The full-service law firm continues to expand its presence in the energy sector, adding Windin Capital to its roster of clients.

Work Highlights

  • Carey advised Interconexión Eléctrica in the regulatory matters related to its recently awarded Kimal-Lagunas project.

Strengths

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Carey takes the lead in solving problems with a wide range of knowledge. The firm's service quality is absolutely outstanding and always prioritises long-term relationships with clients.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Latin America

Carey has a dedicated team with extensive experience that allows them to provide a holistic understanding of the energy business and strategic business recommendations. 

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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José Miguel Bustamante
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José Miguel Bustamante
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
1
Band 1

Noteworthy partner and co-head of department José Miguel Bustamante enjoys a solid recognition within the Chilean energy and natural resources market. He has experience advising on PPA negotiations.

José Miguel Bustamante is very professional, clear and accurate in his opinions and recommendations.

José Miguel Bustamante has great knowledge and recognised expertise in the market. He has first-rate commercial vision.

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Juan Francisco Mackenna
3
Juan Francisco Mackenna
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
3
Band 3
Partner and co-head of department Juan Francisco Mackenna demonstrates a robust presence within the Chilean energy and natural resources market, assisting a prominent client base on energy regulatory matters.

Juan Francisco Mackenna demonstrates enormous experience, ability and creativity to solve complex issues.

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José Tomás Hurley
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José Tomás Hurley
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner José Tomás Hurley moves into the rankings for the first time this year after garnering significant praise for his practice in Chile's energy and natural resources sector. He demonstrates relevant activity in renewable energy mandates.

José Tomás Hurley has vast experience in regulatory and commercial energy issues. His strategic vision is often a "game changer" for the success of the client.

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Carey

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Energy & Natural Resources
José Miguel Bustamante
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José Miguel Bustamante
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
1
Band 1
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Juan Francisco Mackenna
3
Juan Francisco Mackenna
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
3
Band 3
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José Tomás Hurley
U
José Tomás Hurley
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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José Miguel Bustamante

José Miguel Bustamante

Head of Department

José Tomás Hurley

Head of Department

Juan Francisco Mackenna

Juan Francisco Mackenna

Head of Department

Clients

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Acciona

Celeo Redes

Codelco

Mainstream Renewable Power

Industries

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Energy Transmission

Mining

Renewable Energy