
About
Provided by Morales & Besa
The team’s practice is built on a two-prong structure: transactional work carried out jointly with the Firm’s projects, banking and finance, and M&A departments, on the one hand, and regulatory and commercial advice in the development of energy projects, on the other.
Our transactional work is industry-leading and highly regarded in the market, with interdisciplinary teams decidedly capable of conducting fast-track and detailed due diligence reviews of all aspects of an energy project, including complex PPA structures and regulatory requirements, to meet international and cross-border transaction standards. The flexible configuration of the team allows us to be rapidly reactive to the client’s needs whenever the transaction’s timeline demands it. Our approach to due diligence associates the different aspects of a project (corporate, land, environmental, etc.) with the industry specific issues, thus allowing us to provide a more accurate and thorough risk assessment of the relevant asset. Our team has in house experience in the industry, which provides a deep understanding of the relevant business drivers.
Our team members have also advised energy developers in all stages of the development of transmission and generation projects, including liaising with the sectorial authorities for the obtainment of applicable permits.
Chambers Review
Morales & Besa has a dynamic energy and natural resources department in Santiago, Chile, that is recognised for its work in regulatory matters and due diligence of projects including some work on project finance. The law firm has recently added The World Bank to its roster of clients.
Work Highlights
- Morales & Besa advised Eosol New Energy Group on the project development of a 250 MW photovoltaic project in the north of Chile.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morales & Besa's approach and advice is always comprehensive, analysing every possible consequence of all the actions we take."
"Morales & Besa's approach and advice is always comprehensive, analysing every possible consequence of all the actions we take."
Notable Practitioners

Up-and-coming partner Juan Carlos Valdivieso heads the firm's department and regularly advises clients from the power sector on energy issues that arise from their projects in Chile.
"Juan Carlos Valdivieso is an excellent professional, expert in energy matters and a great strategist. His contribution has been invaluable to face the regulatory challenges that occur."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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Clients
Provided by Morales & Besa
Acciona Energía
Banco Santander Chile
Banco Security
Celeo Redes Chile SpA
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
DNB Bank
EIG Global Energy Partners
Enel Generación Chile
Prime Energía SpA
Solairedirect
Solarpack
Sonnedix
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
WPD
X-Elio (formerly Gestamp)
Industries
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Banks
Construction & Materials
Energy
Government
Real Estate
Utilities
mining
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