Fernando is a great lawyer; well-balanced in his considerations and always searching for solutions to resolve challenging issues for his clients.

Chambers USA, 2024

Fernando advises developers, investors and financial institutions on infrastructure, energy and real estate projects. He represents clients in project finance and public private partnership (P3) transactions, including transportation (roads, rail, airports, ports) and social (courthouses, schools) infrastructure projects, as well as renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass), energy efficiency (ESCO structures), and water projects. He negotiates, structures, drafts and reviews P3, concession, Design-Build, EPC and O&M contracts, as well as financing and investment agreements on behalf of equity investors, consortiums, financial institutions and government agencies. In addition, Fernando has recently dedicated especial attention to ESG financing and investment, including green loans and bonds. 

He has extensive experience in Latin American and Spanish matters having represented clients in projects in many Latin American jurisdictions including Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Central America. His Spanish experience includes 15 years in Spain where he led a practice which concentrated on real estate development, acquisition, investment and financing, general corporate law and general financial matters. Fernando has been recognized by Chambers and The Legal 500 for his expertise in the P3 and lending sectors.