Argentina
Lawyer and master of business administration (MBA) with extensive experience in the oil and gas E&P industry in Argentina and Latin America. Active participation in the new renewable energy regulatory framework in Argentina. Vast experience in legal & commercial issues. Strong involvement in government relations.
In charge of structuring and drafting RenovAr Program (Round 1, 1.5, 2 & MiniRen tenders) by which CAMMESA (Compañía Administradora del Mercado Mayorista Eléctrico Sociedad Anónima) launched a public auction to procure generation of electricity from renewable energy sources, receiving bids for more than US$ 10.000 M. Involvement in the arrangement of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Foder Trust Agreement, Trust Adhesion Agreement and negotiation of the Guarantee Agreement with the World Bank. Reviewed and analyzed the projects for the qualification of bids. Collaboration in the drafting of Resolution 281/2017 which created the renewable energy wholesale market (MATER) allowing great users to sign private PPAs with renewable generators.
Advised large energy users, renewable projects developers and generators regarding the Argentine renewable energy new regulatory framework. Draft joint-venture agreement between independent power providers for the construction of a transformer station for the connection of their projects to a 500kV grid. Assist renewable projects developers and/or investors in all commercial and legal aspects regarding the sale and/or acquisition of such projects. Identify and pre-screen potential buyers, investors and/or strategic partners for renewable projects. Draft and review confidentiality agreements and sale and purchase or other agreements for the sale and/or acquisition of renewable projects. Coordinate, negotiate and manage in general all stages of renewable projects sale process.
Active participatation in all stages for the acquisition of oil & gas companies, assets and joint ventures within Latin America, providing legal advice and governmental relations support to the Business Development Director. In charge of negotiating and drafting contracts (SPA's & SHA's) and leading several due diligences. Strong involvement and interaction with governmental officials. Wide experience and extensive participation in government and private tendering processes in Latin America.