Felipe Bascuñán has over 35 years of professional practice, with solid and well-established experience advising a wide range of clients and leading teams of lawyers in matters related to Electricity Law, Water Law, and Public and Regulatory Law, as well as in real estate and corporate affairs, with a particular focus on special and critical contracts (PPAs, desalination and water supply agreements, port use, transportation, etc.). He specializes in strategic litigation and acts as a litigating attorney in arbitration and legal proceedings related to energy, water, insurance, and construction, as well as in environmental applications, proceedings, and claims.
Practice Areas
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Energy and Natural Resources.
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Public and Regulatory Law.
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Corporate and Business Law.
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Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.
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Real Estate Law.
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Agribusiness.
Education
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LL.B., Universidad Diego Portales (1989).
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Postgraduate course in Senior Management, Pontificia Universidad Católica - University of Chicago, Kellogg (2008).
Professional Experience
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Partner at Bascuñán & Cía, since 2025.
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Partner at Allende Bascuñán y Cía (2005-2025).
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Partner at Pérez de Arce y Cía (later Pérez de Arce, De la Fuente y Salazar, 1989–2005).
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In-house Counsel al Empresa Eléctrica Colbún (1990-1994).
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Associate Attorney at Pérez de Arce y Cía (1988-1989).
Additional Information
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Since 2015, he has been a professor of the Energy and Electricity Law course in the Diploma Program in Natural Resources and Environment at Universidad de Los Andes.
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From 1995 to 2000, he served as Colbún S.A.'s representative before CDEC-SIC (now the National Electricity Coordinator - CEN).
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He was a Legal Circle Advisor at Icare from its foundation in 2005 until 2020.
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From 1994 to 2004, he was a member of the Legislative Commission of the Chilean Chamber of Construction.
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He has been a Director and Founder of various nonprofit organizations, foundations, and sports clubs.
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Both he and his team have been recognized for several years in the field of Energy and Natural Resources by various international directories (Chambers and Partners, WWL, Lexology, Legal 500, Leaders League, Best Lawyers).
Publications
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“Chilean Energy Law: Modifications to Allow the Development of Nuclear Energy, Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law”, in Newsletter of the Latin American Forum, IBA, 28:1, 119-143 (2015).
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"Power Supply Agreements Between Generators and Free Customers: Adaptation of Commercial Conditions, Price Review, and Early Termination Under Law No. 20.018", in "Energy Law Proceedings", Thomson Reuters Legal Publishing, Coordinated by Alejandro Vergara Blanco (2013).
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"Energy Interconnection Between Countries: The Chilean Case and European Experiences", Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, No. 17, pp. 121-142 (2006).
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"Water Use Rights and Hydroelectric Generation", Journal of Economic Administrative Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, No. 1, pp. 223-228 (2001).
Memberships
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Energy & Resources Law Association (formerly AMPLA Ltd), based in Melbourne, Australia.
Languages: Spanish, English.