The energy and natural resources team at DLA Piper Puerto Rico brings expertise to advising regulators, the regulated, investors, developers and other key industry stakeholders, including governments, over the course of the entire project lifecycle, from inception and development to completion, operation and sale. With a client base of power generators and major multinationals across sectors ranging from utilities, energy, beverages, medical devices to telecoms, logistics, pharmaceuticals and tech, the group’s comprehensive service covers assistance with project finance, regulatory compliance, restructuring, dispute resolution and high-value, cross-border transactions. The team is led by managing partner Miriam Figueroa, who assists with negotiating power purchase agreements and private operations contracts. Of counsel Laura Rozas brings 25 years of experience in the practice area and specialises in Puerto Rico and federal environmental law and Puerto Rico energy and land use law.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Clients clés
- LUMA Energy
- Smitcoms
- America Movil
- Clean Energy Nexus
- Stonecrest Investment Management
- Vieques Holdings Parcel A
- Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
- Rio Blanco Capital
- Green Isle Capital
- Global Life Sciences Solutions USA
Points forts
- Advising LUMA Energy on matters related to power purchase agreements and interconnection agreements, general energy regulatory matters and the establishment of new energy programmes.
- Provided Smitcoms with environmental permitting and regulatory advice and representation in connection with the repair of a submarine telecommunications cable.
Avocats
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Responsable de la pratique
Miriam Figueroa