Prieto Abogados

Fielding ‘a multidisciplinary team that stands out for its coordinated approach’, Prieto Abogados' energy and natural resources team is sought out to assist with regulatory matters, high-end M&A deals, construction contracts and permitting issues. The 25-strong group also acts in high-stakes cases against Chile’s electricity sector authorities and Electricity Superintendency-conducted sanctioning procedures. ’Very detailed and timely in his legal recommendations’, Juan Tagle routinely advises on energy sector M&A; Fernando Bravo assists companies with asset acquisitions and sales; Nicolás Yuraszeck K currently focuses on the acquisition and development of electricity transmission, distribution and generation projects, as well as battery energy storage systems and gas, water and hydrogen projects; Agustín Martorell heads up a 10-member associate team on energy and natural resources-related projects and regulatory work; and senior associate Tomás Ochagavía advises generators, along with and transmission and distribution companies, on corporate matters, contract negotiation, project development, joint ventures, and the acquisition, sale, merger and restructuring of companies and projects. Moreover, late 2024 saw former counsel Andrea Von Chrismar (whose practice covers energy sector-related regulatory issues, competition matters, tender processes and transactions), promoted to partner; senior associate and adviser on large-scale projects, Emilio Del Real, return to the firm from Holland & Knight LLP's Miami office; and energy regulatory expert Diego Canto recruited as a senior associate from the Chilean General Comptroller’s Office (CGR).