Our practice covers all aspects of development of conventional and non-conventional energies projects, including regulatory and contractual, from the private and public angle.

In fact, in the field of electrical energy, we have helped our clients through complex negotiation processes for the establishment of voluntary property easements, as well as in the execution of EPC contracts for the construction of expansion works decreed during the latest transmission planning processes. Likewise, we have assisted our clients in the negotiation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with generation firms (back-up PPA), with non-regulated clients as well as with distribution companies in the context of tender processes for energy supply. In addition to the above, we have assisted companies within this industry in tender processes or direct negotiations for the award of State land for NCRE projects via the concessions – for consideration – of said land. We have also advised firms in tender processes for the award and execution of expansion works.

Besides the foregoing, our experience also encompasses the processes for the establishment of electricity concessions, in which we have assisted concession holders during the process to obtain the concessions as well as in the submission of oppositions within the context of such procedures.

Lastly, we have also been involved in negotiations related to the open access to transmission facilities, and in the filing of access requests before the CEN, as well as in the submission of connection requests.

In the field of Oil & Gas, our partners have acted on behalf of the State in the negotiation and management of almost all special contracts for oil operations (CEOPs) currently in effect, and we have assisted companies in this sector in their relations with subcontractors and partners, as well as in the negotiation of certain oil contracts (Joint Operation Agreements, drilling, etc.). Likewise, we have also acted as counsel for firms in the LNG industry.

Regarding geothermic energy matters, we have advised both the State and private firms within the sector in tender processes called by the authority, as well as in the negotiation of their main agreements.

Finally, in each of the aforesaid sectors, our clients have regularly consulted with us and retained us to prepare memorandums, legal opinions and other legal reports on several specific issues of the various regulations applicable to our clients.