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Molina, Ríos Abogados

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Molina, Ríos Abogados

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Molina Ríos Abogados is recognized for its solid experience advising national and foreign clients on public and private contracts, large construction projects, PPP, and megaprojects of energy and/or infrastructure. This experience involves advising on the development of
large projects such as the New Santiago Airport; the construction of Metro Line 3; the construction of the fifth largest and most critical energy project in the north of the country, with the generation of 97.5 MW; and an important highway that crosses the eastern area of the capital, among others.

Molina Ríos Abogados also advises and has advised on the development of projects for large global corporations, such as a Spanish infrastructure management and renewable energy company with a presence in 65 countries; a global player in concessions and construction with operations in more than 100 nations; and the third largest construction and public services group in France, among others.

The work of Molina Ríos Abogados involves all stages of infrastructure and construction projects, both public and private, which means advising our clients from the bidding phase (in the case of foreign clients, from their entry into the country), during the stage of execution of works (EPC, EPCM, BOT, etc.) until the total receipt of the work entrusted.

Clients (18)

  • Aeropuerto de Santiago
  • Line 3 of the Santiago Underground System (METRO)
  • AVO City Highway
  • Acciona
  • Vinci
  • OHL
  • Eiffage
  • Grupo San José
  • Salfa
  • Besalco
  • Ingevec
  • Valko
  • Emin
  • Mainstream
  • Empresa de Ferrocarriles del Estado
  • Parque Arauco
  • Grupo Puentes
  • Goldwind

Industries (8)

  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Public Work Concessions
  • Public and Private Contracts
  • PPP Projects
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Mining
  • Retail Industry

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Projects - Chile

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Molina, Ríos Abogados is a well-regarded boutique which has significant experience in Chile's projects sphere, where it provides expertise in project development spanning hospitals, mining and desalination infrastructure, along with energy projects. The team is highly experienced advising domestic and multinational developers, investors and energy companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Molina, Ríos Abogados advised China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) on the design, construction and operation of the new public hospital in Coquimbo.

Strengths

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  • Molina, Ríos Abogados has a team equipped to handle diverse cases, supported by extensive experience in large-scale projects and up-to-date knowledge aligned with the sector’s current challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Víctor Ríos Salas
    Band 1Víctor Ríos Salas

    Víctor Ríos Salas

    Head of department Víctor Ríos Salas is a prominent lawyer who is regularly commended for his experience advising a distinguished multinational client base on significant projects, including water desalination and photovoltaic plants. He maintains a first-choice practice for infrastructure projects involving airport and hospital developments in Chile.
    • Víctor Ríos Salas is an outstanding professional with deep knowledge of the local legal market and a broad understanding of industry players and commercial dynamics in Chile.

      Projects respondentLatin America
    • Víctor Ríos Salas is a tremendous lawyer, known for his unparalleled professionalism and knowledge in the field of public works.

      Projects respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Felipe Correa
    Band 5Felipe Correa

    Felipe Correa

    Partner Felipe Correa is noted for his work assisting with the development and construction of energy and infrastructure projects in Chile. His client portfolio includes eminent names in the power and construction sectors.

    • Felipe Correa has an exceptional ability to engage with clients. He goes beyond the immediate problem, looking for alternative solutions and proposing different strategic approaches.

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