Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 2
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Provided by Claro & Cía
Claro & Cia. has one of the Chile’s most experienced practices focused on energy and infrastructure transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project finance and project development. The Firm has a premier practice representing clients in the development, construction, operation, acquisition, disposition, ownership and financing of energy-related and infrastructure projects. Our department is integrated of lawyers who have an important background in litigation and in corporate matters, such as project finance, capital markets and M&A, therefore we are able to provide a comprehensive full service to our clients, assessing them not only regarding the typical regulatory mining and environmental matters, but also playing an important role in the matters related to project financing, general corporate, capital markets and M&A processes. Above all, our energy and natural resources (including water) practice has been designed and it is oriented to enable clients to accomplish their goals, minimize failures and stay out of trouble. Furthermore, if they find themselves in a litigation scenario, we are broadly known for our thoroughness, creativity and talent to pull out complex tailored strategies that will lead them to success.
Chambers Review
Claro & Cía is an esteemed full-service firm with a long-standing practice in the energy sector with particular focus on transactional matters in the hydrocarbons and renewable energy industries in Chile. The Santiago-based team is frequently instructed by clients to advise on the refinancing of energy projects and asset acquisitions. Claro & Cía's lawyers are experienced in working with important players from the solar and wind power, gas and electricity markets, as well as prominent international banking institutions.
Work Highlights
- Claro & Cía advised Eurus on the structuring and closing of a green loan credit agreement for the financing of the construction and operation of a portfolio of around 80MW of solar projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Claro & Cía's team is incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent and business-oriented. Their work is excellent and they meet deadlines even when they seem impossible."
"Claro & Cía's team is incredibly knowledgeable, intelligent and business-oriented. Their work is excellent and they meet deadlines even when they seem impossible."
Notable Practitioners
Rodrigo Ochagavía is well regarded for his relevant capabilities within the Chilean energy and natural resources area of practice. He has experience advising on the development and financing of energy projects as well as PPA negotiations.
"Rodrigo Ochagavía is an excellent lawyer with a vast knowledge on the energy sector who always provides solutions to complex situations."