Morales & Besa

With over 30 years in the market, Morales & Besa has long-standing experience advising on high-profile infrastructure and energy projects. The practice group’s experienced lawyers advise both developers and financial institutions throughout the full project cycle, from initial development, structuring and acquisition, to financing, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution. The group is particularly active in the PPP space and regularly acts in projects across the energy, transport, ports, hospitals and mining sectors. It is currently involved in several landmark construction matters, including the expansion of Santiago's Merino Benítez Airport, various toll road concession projects, the Félix Bulnes and Coquimbo hospitals, and the $775m Valparaíso port expansion. In the mining sector, the team represent major clients such as Engie and EIG, and is currently advising Minera Salar Blanco on the Maricunga lithium project. Practice head Carlos Silva is praised by clients as ‘an exceptional lawyer who understands the critical aspects and needs in each transaction.’ Highly regarded for his expertise in infrastructure, energy and mining, he advises on all phases of projects and has a stellar track record for handling complex developments, financings and restructurings. Myriam Barahona  is a seasoned expert in banking and project finance - especially regarding energy and infrastructure; she advises lenders and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financings and project bond issuances. Head of the real estate and construction group, Macarena Laso most often advises on PPPs and infrastructure; she is currently leading on mandates for Grupo Patria, Cintra, and Meridiam involving major toll road and urban infrastructure projects. Juan Carlos Valdivieso specialises in regulatory and commercial energy matters; formerly in house in the electricity generation sector, he is a key adviser on green hydrogen regulatory issues. Having recently worked in-house with EIG Global Energy Partners on major projects, senior associate Manuel José Eyzaguirre rejoined the firm in 2024; he is currently advising on mining and energy projects, financings and M&A. Fellow senior Carolina Stalder has extensive experience in project contracts and bidding processes, and is particularly active on infrastructure and energy matters.