José Miguel Hernández

José Miguel is partner of Grupo Evans. He has extensive experience in legal advice to companies in energy, water, mining, and environmental projects. He has been advisor of important hydroelectric, solar, and electric transmission projects. He deals with corporate matters, sustainability, territorial aspects, and indigenous issues, in addition to participating in territorial negotiations. He also provides legal advice in due diligences and regulatory matters such as obtaining concessions and permits before various authorities in matters related to natural resources.

Founding Partner, Cubillos Evans, currently Grupo Evans (2010 to date).

H2 Chile [Chilean Green Hydrogen Association] – Board member (2024)

365 Birds of Chile - A unique collection of full-colour photographs portraying the extraordinary diversity of Chile’s birdlife,

Authors: José Miguel Hernández and Rodrigo González Pairoa.

Colbún, Transelec, AS Gener, Engie Energía Chile, SQM, Cerro Dominador, Innergex, Acciona and Straba, amongst others.

Advises the country’s leading power generation, transmission and renewable energy companies — including Colbún, Transelec, AS Gener, Engie Energía Chile, SQM, Cerro Dominador, Innergex, Acciona and Strabag — on regulatory, water, environmental, land use and community relations matters.

Currently leading the development of strategic projects in green hydrogen and ammonia, desalination, data centres, electricity generation and transmission, road infrastructure and public works tendering.

He has been involved in the legal and regulatory development of some of Chile’s most significant energy and hydroelectric projects over the last three decades, including the Ralco, Pangue, Angostura and Hidroaysén power stations, and the Aysén Transmisión transmission line.

Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, Colorado, United States

LL.M.

2002

School of Law, Universidad de Chile

LL.B.

1993