Energy & Natural Resources
Latin America Guide 2025 : Chile
Band 3
About
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Comprehensive legal advice in the development of energy projects, in the power generation, transmission and distribution segments and to final consumers in the negotiation of their power purchase agreements. Expert in designing strategies and innovative contractual structures. They also assist their clients in in the communication with local communities and authorities, and in the development of their financing and business plans.
The energy team has participated in numerous energy transactions, representing local and international companies from all sizes and industries. They represent them on a daily basis and in more sophisticated matters since the early stages of their projects until its full development and functioning. They have built a team of experts in energy, environment, water law, electric law, regulatory and project finance matters to deliver tailored made services for our clients.
The market recognizes this team as experts in green hydrogen and renewable energies. Also, they are actively engaged in initiatives to address climate change and in the development of electromobility in Chile.
They have broad experience in bidding process matters and in structuring, developing, acquiring, selling, financing, operating and commercializing energy projects, energy companies and its assets.
Chambers Review
Guerrero Olivos has a strong energy team whose practice stands out for its renewable energy expertise in the Chilean market. The Santiago-based team frequently advises on energy, environment, construction, bidding and regulatory processes, as well as project financing, with additional experience in the drafting and negotiation of EPC and build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts. Guerrero Olivos has Reden among its new clients.
Work Highlights
- Guerrero Olivos advised Aramco on the acquisition of Petrobras’ concessionaire in Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Guerrero Olivos' team prioritises our issues and looks at cases holistically, considering not only the legal, but also commercial and economic implications. They are very attentive to details."
"Guerrero Olivos' team prioritises our issues and looks at cases holistically, considering not only the legal, but also commercial and economic implications. They are very attentive to details."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department and solid partner Sebastián Abogabir is praised by clients due to his expertise in energy regulatory issues. His practice focuses on renewables.
"Sebastián Abogabir is a very skilled and resourceful lawyer in finding practical solutions for his clients."
Up-and-coming partner and co-head of department Felipe Fruhling enters the rankings this year after receiving endorsement for his practice in Chile's energy and natural resource market. He demonstrates activity in both regulatory and transactional energy mandates.
"Felipe Fruhling has deep knowledge of energy issues, standing out for his expert and always timely advice, as well as business-oriented vision."
Ranked Lawyers at
Guerrero Olivos
Chile
Members
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Antonia Ibarra
Clemente Pérez
Head of Department
Felipe Frühling
Head of Department
Francisca Pellegrini
Gabriela Galdames
Joaquín Rojas
Juan Pablo Hachim
Head of Department
Teresa Trucco
Vicente Palma
Industries
Provided by Guerrero Olivos
Banking
Energy
Green Hydrogen
Industrial