Arias

Regional firm Arias remains a powerhouse in the energy and natural resources space, bringing strength to advising multinationals on the development and financing of wind, solar and natural gas projects in the country. The firm’s comprehensive offering covers matters ranging from concession contracts, contracts of sale and supply, high-value bond issuances and facility agreements to permits and authorisations, lease agreements and due diligence. The team is headed by Rodrigo Ibarra, a specialist in project finance, and office managing partner and foreign investment adviser Ana Teresa Rizo, who excels in energy sector matters. Other key figures include Gustavo-Adolfo Vargas, who brings expertise to high-value, cross-border M&A, and associate Kevin Castro.