Practice Areas
01
Energy and Natural Resources
We provide comprehensive legal counsel in energy and natural resources, including electricity law, water law, mining law, project development, and various matters related to the agribusiness and real estate sectors.
We assist in the bidding processes, negotiation, and execution of various types of contracts, including critical and complex agreements such as power purchase agreements (PPAs), transportation, logistics, storage, ports, desalination, and construction. We also provide strategy and defense in administrative sector procedures and contentious administrative matters before the Water Division (DGA), Superintendency of Sanitary Services (SISS), Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels (SEC), National Electricity Coordinator (CEN), National Energy Commission (CNE), among others.
In addition, comprehensive legal counsel is provided in the prevention and resolution of disputes, particularly in arbitrations related to the natural resources and energy industries.
02
Public and Regulatory Law
At Bascuñán & Cía, we have extensive experience in Administrative, Regulatory, Constitutional Law, and generally in various areas of Public Law. This expertise has enabled us to advise and represent both private and public companies and institutions, nationally and internationally, through direct counsel on these matters as well as in support of the work carried out by other specialized areas of the firm, offering comprehensive legal assistance to our clients' interests.
Our practice has allowed us to gain deep knowledge of our clients' interactions with different branches of the State, whether in regulatory or contractual relationships. As a result, with a particular focus on regulated domestic markets, our experience encompasses a wide range of actions and procedures before ministries, superintendencies, municipalities, and the Comptroller General's Office (CGR), to name a few.
From a dispute resolution perspective, we advise and represent our clients before various courts in the country (ordinary, special, and arbitration courts), as well as in special administrative procedures (e.g., contractual fines, sanctions, claims) before State Administration bodies.
03
Business Organization and Corporate
Our team has specialized for years in providing comprehensive legal counsel to various companies, both national and multinational, in their daily operations. This includes matters related to corporate governance and corporate structure, as well as contract management, where we actively participate in drafting, negotiating, and executing contracts across diverse specialties.
In addition, we offer ongoing advice on various topics such as labor law, consumer law, corporate compliance, real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and conflict resolution with third parties, both judicially and extrajudicially.
Among our expertise, we highlight our work with multinational companies in the medical equipment and technology development sectors, agribusiness, mining, and international astronomical observatories operating in Chile.
04
Arbitration and Litigation
We offer strategic and personalized solutions to prevent and resolve conflicts arising in the corporate and contractual environment, especially in critical contracts, and in different regulated markets, in matters of energy, water, mining, construction, sanitary, critical mining contracts, and many others, as well as civil, agribusiness, and insurance matters.
Through comprehensive legal counsel, we engage in negotiation processes, arbitration, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, ensuring an efficient approach that protects our clients' interests and facilitates the resolution of their legal conflicts and challenges.
05
Real Estate
Our practice in real estate law encompasses a wide range of services related to both urban and rural properties. We specialize in the structuring of real estate projects (residential, commercial, and industrial), title studies, analysis of urban regulations and zoning plans, indigenous legislation, and regulations regarding subdivisions and construction. Additionally, we provide counsel on leasing, acquisition, sale, and development of real estate, including the establishment and release of real rights and various encumbrances.
In this context, we have extensive experience in developing notable real estate and agribusiness projects, offering comprehensive legal advice that covers all related aspects from initial conception to execution and completion.
Furthermore, we represent our clients in litigation and arbitration arising from construction activities, boundary disputes, and various conflicts related to real estate. Our approach is comprehensive and personalized, aimed at protecting the interests of our clients while always seeking optimal outcomes.
06
Agribusiness
Our firm has a solid track record advising major clients in the agribusiness sector on the development and implementation of agricultural and livestock projects of various scales. This encompasses everything from planning and financing to project development and operation, drafting and structuring contracts, regulatory compliance, and export processes, providing personalized solutions for each initiative.
With deep knowledge and experience in key areas related to the agribusiness world, such as real estate, water law, energy, regulation, administrative law, corporate law and labor law, we are able to offer comprehensive service throughout all phases of the project.
We specialize in designing efficient and well-structured strategies, facilitating the implementation and development of projects while ensuring secure management aligned with the sector's needs.