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Larrain y Asociados Abogados

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Larrain y Asociados Abogados

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This area has a team specialized in infrastructure, construction, financing, concessions, natural resources, regulatory, administrative and environmental matters, which supports customers in all stages of project development, from the public bidding process or structuring of the private initiative to the operation thereof.

Larrain y Asociados has extensive experience advising energy infrastructure projects (oil and gas, hydro and thermoelectric, wind energy, photovoltaic, biomass and other renewable energy), mining, highway, hospital, services and telecommunications, port and airport, industrial, housing and hotel.  In addition, the firm has extensive experience in all types of contracts necessary for the development, construction, commissioning and operation of a project, including EPC, EPCM, BOP, TSA, BOT and BOOT.

The firm advises local and international clients, including sponsors, local and international financiers, multilateral credit entities, export credit financing entities, private equity funds, private and institutional investors and state entities, among others.

Clients (20)

  • Minera Escondida
  • Marubeni Corporation
  • Consorcio de Salud Santiago Oriente S.A. Sociedad Concesiona
  • Minera Centinela
  • Gold Fields
  • Minera Spence
  • Generadora Metropolitana Holdings
  • CMPC
  • Flux Solar Energías Renovables SpA
  • Metka EGN
  • Grupo Abertis
  • Avalon Renovables
  • Reden Solar
  • Antofagasta Minerals S.A.
  • Constructora y Edificadora GIA+A S.A. de C.V
  • Survías Maule-Ñuble S.A
  • Empresa Portuaria Valparaiso
  • CREC N°10/ CRIC
  • Pucobre S.A.
  • BHP Billiton

Industries (5)

  • Mining
  • Energy
  • Infrastructure
  • Public Work Concessions
  • Public Work Concessions

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Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Larrain y Asociados Abogados is a pre-eminent team headquartered in Santiago that possesses expertise across the project development spectrum. The lawyers are highly experienced in advising on mining and energy projects, along with road, hospital and desalination infrastructure. The practice is well placed to advise on public tenders, EPC and BOOT contracts and power purchase agreement matters. The team is also adept at advising international investors on a range of project finance mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Larrain y Asociados Abogados advised Sociedad Punta del Cobre on the El Espino Mining Project, a greenfield deposit located about 30km north of Illapel in Chile’s Coquimbo Region.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Larrain y Asociados Abogados demonstrate solid technical knowledge and strong negotiation skills.

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  • Larrain y Asociados Abogados provides an exceptional service that is personalised to the needs of the company, with a focus on issues that go beyond the strictly legal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jorge Granic
    Band 1Jorge Granic

    Jorge Granic

    Co-head of department and heavyweight partner Jorge Granic is widely recognised as a premier lawyer in Chile for his involvement in significant PPP projects including hospital, road and railway developments. He offers expert advice to clients on BOOT contracts in relation to mining and energy projects.
    • Jorge Granic possesses great knowledge and extensive experience in project matters.

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    • Jorge Granic is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Up and ComingJoaquín Larrain
    Up and ComingJoaquín Larrain

    Joaquín Larrain

    Up-and-coming partner Joaquín Larrain receives extensive praise for his work in the projects arena. He showcases strong involvement in contract management and project financing.

    • Joaquín Larrain provides a strong service, a positive attitude and adaptability to changing circumstances.

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Ranked Individuals at Larrain y Asociados Abogados (2)

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