Carey

Undoubtedly one of Chile’s leading law firms in infrastructure, energy and project finance, Carey brings deep experience advising on the most complex and large-scale developments in the region. The various departments involved in the practice handle major projects across sectors such as mining, energy (including hydro, solar, wind and thermal projects), desalination, public infrastructure, telecoms, ports and real estate, and cover the full life cycle of developments including financing, construction, operation and dispute resolution. The specialist construction and engineering team has advised on the most significant infrastructure projects across Latin America, handling contract structuring, bidding processes, claims, and arbitration proceedings; while the broader projects group’s most notable recent transactions include advising on the Agua Sol and Aguas Pacifico desalination plants, representing Lima Airport Partners on the expansion of the Jorge Chavez Airport, and advising Minera Centinela on the expansion of one of the regions largest mining projects. Rafael Vergara is a leading mining expert who advises on high-stakes transactions such as the Codelco-SQM lithium agreement and Teck’s $6.2bn Quebrada Blanca expansion. Juan Francisco Mackenna advises on energy and infrastructure projects (including solar, hydro, and wind mandates) for notable clients including Brookfield Asset Management and the IFC. Alberto Cardemil specialises in natural resources and water rights, advising on green hydrogen, agriculture and mining water strategies. Felipe Moro is an expert in project finance and frequently leads on billion-dollar financings for solar and wind portfolios. José Miguel Bustamante handles solar and wind project development matters, including Atlas Renewable Energy’s 300MW solar plant in Antofagasta. Juan Pablo Stitchkin co-heads the construction team, advising on EPC contracts, BOT tenders and real estate development for mining and energy projects. Fernando Noriega focuses on renewable energy financings, advising -among others- Andes Mainstream and Sonnedix on their solar power plant developments. José Tomás Hurley leads on major transmission projects, including ISA’s $200m Kimal-Lagunas line and CIFI’s solar financings. The senior team is completed by the construction and engineering-focused Juan Pablo Vukasovic who was raised to the partnership in July 2025 and has considerable expertise with regards to mining, as well as experience advising on public works such as ports and airports.