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Carey

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Latin America Guide 2026 : Chile

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Carey has extensive experience in the development, financing and execution of all types of projects including energy infrastructure (thermoelectric, hydroelectric, oil and gas, wind, photovoltaic, biomass and other renewables), mining, roadways, hospitals or medical centres, telecommunications networks, industrial, port and airport infrastructure, concessions, and housing and hospitality services.

Carey’s Infrastructure, Project Development and Project Finance practise has ample expertise in the local market and a sophisticated industry knowledge, which enables us to manage the complexities and mitigate the risks of large projects, by working closely with different practise and sub-practise areas within our firm, such as M&A, project finance, energy regulation, engineering and construction, public works concessions, real estate, water rights, natural resources, tax, labour, litigation and bankruptcy, and international trade.

The firm also advises on asset management, restructuring, portfolio securitisation, refinancing and risk mitigation strategies.

Clients (10)

  • Lima Airport Partners
  • Antofagasta Minerals
  • Aguas Pacífico
  • Blackrock
  • Statkraft
  • Fluor
  • Brookfield
  • Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento (CIFI)
  • Teck
  • Marimaca Copper

Industries (4)

  • Airports
  • Mining
  • Sanitary
  • Private Equity

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Projects - Chile

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Carey has a market-leading Chilean team with highly regarded expertise across the projects and infrastructure sphere. The department has particular experience advising on complex mining and energy projects, along with airport, hospital and port infrastructure. The lawyers are adept at handling both the financing and development aspects of projects for key multinational and domestic clients. Within the firm, the dedicated construction and engineering team is well placed to assist with the practical side of project development, while the project finance team routinely assists with loan agreements, contractual matters and tender processes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Carey assisted Escondida with the bidding processes and the negotiation of EPCM contracts with five different bidders for the development of infrastructure projects at the Escondida Mine.

Strengths

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  • Carey’s extensive experience and knowledge of the project industry and its stakeholders give them clear insight into project characteristics and key issues, setting them apart from other law firms.

    Projects respondentLatin America

  • Carey is able to provide an integrated service by offering expertise across multiple fronts, enabling the firm to operate efficiently while leveraging its full breadth of knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Pablo Stitchkin
    Juan Pablo Stitchkin

    Juan Pablo Stitchkin

    Stellar partner Juan Pablo Stitchkin is lauded for his adept representation of multinational clients in the construction and development aspects of projects in Chile. He regularly advises clients from the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.

    • Juan Pablo Stitchkin is unmatched in infrastructure and construction projects. His ability to manage complexity and resolve issues through effective negotiation is top-tier.

      Projects respondentLatin America

    • Juan Pablo has extensive experience and a deep understanding of different contract types. He is very commercial and pragmatic, and I consider him as an integral part of our team.

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  • Felipe Moro
    Felipe Moro

    Felipe Moro

    Felipe Moro co-heads the firm's projects department and draws noteworthy praise for his expert handling of domestic and multi-jurisdictional project financing transactions for lenders and sponsors. He is regularly involved in significant energy and infrastructure developments in Chile.

    • Felipe Moro’s deep knowledge of the project financing industry inspires confidence among all parties involved in a transaction. He is able to bring forward solutions that work for both counterparties.

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