NICOLÁS YURASZECK K.
Partner

“Nicolás Yuraszeck is that kind of lawyer that understands numbers, technology and the law, allowing him to be a strategic addition.”

Chambers and Partners Latin America, 2025.

Nicolás Yuraszeck is one of the Heads of the Projects and Infrastructure Departament at Prieto.

His work has specialized in Project Development, Financing, and M&A related to the Infrastructure, Energy, Desalination, and Mining industries, accumulating significant experience in bidding processes and the negotiation of PPP, BOT, BOO, EPC, BoP, and O&M contracts. He is also recognized for his expertise in tax law and finance, supported by his postgraduate studies.

Nicolás Yuraszeck is a frequent speaker at various conferences related to the Energy and Infrastructure industries. He also writes on new developments in Project Development and Construction, with his articles published in American Bar Association Newsletter, Legal Industry Reviews, among others.

Nicolás Yuraszeck has been recognized in multiple international rankings as a leading partner in the Projects area and has been particularly praised by his clients.

Between 2016 and 2017, he worked as an international associate at CMS (London) and Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton (London), respectively.

Nicolás Yuraszeck joined Prieto in 2009 and has been a partner since 2020.

EDUCATION

  • Master of Science in Law and Finance, Queen Mary University of London, UK (2016)
  • Master en Dirección y Gestión Tributaria, Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, Chile (2013)
  • Law Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Chile (Magna Cum Laude) (2008)

AWARDS

  • Chambers & Partners: Projects and Infrastructure (2022 – currently)
  • Legal 500: Projects and Infrastructure (2021 – currently)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Head of the Energy and Natural Resources Practice Group, Legalink
  • Member of H2 Chile A.G.
  • Member of the Chilean Society of Construction Law (SCHDC)

RELATED NEWS AND TRANSACTIONS

January 3, 2025 in Emilia Valenzuela, Emilio del Real, Energy and Natural Resources, Energy Publications, Featured, José María Lagos, Juan Tagle, Legal News, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Projects, Publications

CNE aprueba el informe técnico preliminar del Plan de Expansión de la Transmisión 2024 con un nuevo proyecto HVDC “Lo Aguirre – Entre Ríos”

Con fecha 20 de diciembre de 2024, la Comisión Nacional de Energía (CNE) mediante Resolución Exenta 686/2024, aprobó el Informe Técnico Preliminar (ITP) del Plan de Expansión Anual de la…
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November 25, 2024 in Agustín Martorell, Andrea Von Chrismar, Constanza Moreno, Diego Canto, Energy and Natural Resources, Energy Publications, Featured, Fernando Bravo, Juan Tagle, Legal News, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Publications, Romina Tobar

Draft Bill amending the General Law on Electrical Services regarding energy transition advances in legislative proceedings

On November 8, 2024, the Energy and Mining Committee of the Chamber of Deputies issued a report on this Draft Bill, processed under Bulletin No. 16.078-08 ("Energy Transition Bill"). Initially,…
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June 25, 2024 in Aníbal Larrain, Emilia Valenzuela, José María Lagos, Josefa Reyes, Mario Gorziglia, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Press

Consorcio entre Almar Water Solutions y Transelec recibe financiamiento por USD 1.500 millones

Junio 25, 2024 | LexLatin | LEER
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June 18, 2024 in Aníbal Larrain, Emilia Valenzuela, José María Lagos, Josefa Reyes, Mario Gorziglia, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Press

Multiple firms in US$1.5 billion Centinela mining expansion in Chile

Junio 18, 2024 | Latin Lawyer | LEER
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October 16, 2023 in Emilia Valenzuela, Featured, Juan Tagle, Nicolás Yuraszeck

Anuncio de Proyecto de Ley que facultará al Estado la construcción de Plantas Desaladoras

Para efectos de combatir la crisis hídrica que enfrenta nuestro país, el Presidente de la República anunció que, antes de que termine el 2023, se presentará un proyecto de ley…
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September 22, 2023 in José María Lagos, Nicolás Yuraszeck, Press, Publications

Chilean on Its Way to Carbon Neutrality

September 22, 2023 | ABA Newsletter |  Nicolás YuraszeckJosé María Lagos
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