Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
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Provided by CMS GRAU
The members in our practice have extensive experience in the oil & gas sector having worked not only as external consultants but as in-house lawyers for transnational oil companies as well as in the sector's regulatory entities. This experience allows us to provide counseling that is not only sound from a legal standpoint, but is also always practical and the most appropriate for our clients considering the extensive business knowledge that we have gathered.
In oil & gas we have experience advising companies in the exploration phase, in development and production, transport and distribution of natural gas concessions, refineries, storage terminals, service stations and lubricant commercialization, including all the contracts associated to these businesses, including those associated with the regulated activities of transport and distribution of natural gas, supply and transportation of natural gas contracts, contracts for the use of pipelines, EPC contracts, license agreements, concession contracts, and all else related to the business, from the extraction of the hydrocarbons in the fields, all the way to its commercialization. Also, we have vast experience in the management of permissions and authorizations, liberalization of property and legal defense in administrative disciplinary proceedings.
Chambers Review
CMS GRAU possesses an acclaimed practice showing noted expertise in the oil and gas arena. The team is frequently instructed to handle mandates regarding the negotiation of concession contracts, as well as in arbitration procedures. The department is also experienced in licensing agreements and regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- CMS GRAU advised Shell Perú on contractual and regulatory aspects in relation to its natural gas commercialisation activities and contractual matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS GRAU's lawyers are references in the market, showing wide experience in complex oil and gas subjects."
"CMS GRAU's lawyers are references in the market, showing wide experience in complex oil and gas subjects."
Notable Practitioners
Pre-eminent partner Carlos Hamann continues to garner praise for his market-leading practice in the Peruvian oil and gas sector. He boasts extensive expertise assisting clients with regulatory matters. Carlos Hamann is also well placed to represent clients in administrative sanctioning proceedings and arbitration claims.
"Carlos Hamann's strength is his sound advice and experience."
"Carlos Hamann provides quick responses, and is very assertive and a good team leader."
Eduardo Guevara enters the rankings this year thanks to resounding market recognition of his experience advising oil and gas clients on regulatory matters and commercial contract bids.
"Eduardo Guevara is an excellent lawyer and an expert in the oil and gas industry."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS GRAU
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