With five offices across Latin America, the team at BLP utilises its regional strength to advise multilateral banks, development finance agencies and major multinationals on high-value energy and infrastructure projects, including solar power plants, battery energy storage systems, hydro facilities and wind farms. Energy finance expert Luis M Castro leads the practice, along with David Gutiérrez, who specialises in multi-jurisdictional purchases and credit operations. Julio Castellanos has experience in the negotiation of public works concession contracts and Pablo Umaña assists with project finance in emerging markets.

Powered by a strong Latin American presence, the team at Aguilar Castillo Love advises national and international energy generators and distributors, assisting with renewable energy and infrastructure projects over the course of their lifecycle. Rubén Zamora Castro, who leads the team, assists clients with high-value sales and purchases, permits, changes to energy and port tariffs, obtaining concessions, energy supply agreements, and the leasing of wind, solar and hydroelectric plants, as well as regulatory issues. Associate María Cristina Corrales brings expertise in project environmental impact matters to the team.

The energy team at regional firm Arias provides a one-stop shop for large-scale power generation projects, advising on every stage of development from initial investment to operations. In addition, the group’s full service extends to assistance with bidding processes, regulatory compliance issues, and advice to large energy consumers in the support of sale or supply contracts. Carlos Ubico, an expert in project finance, leads the team, which is supported by senior counsel Luis Diego Obando, an administrative law specialist who has litigated at both the national and international levels.