Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
We have extensive experience advising on electricity matters and on generation (both renewable and conventional), transmission and distribution activities. We know that these industries are highly specialized; therefore, we collaborate with engineers and economists in order to understand the problems of our clients and propose integral solutions.
We have actively participated in the privatization and concession of the most important companies in the sector, which has given us special strength in this area. Our specialists have collaborated directly in the design of the legal framework that facilitated the process of privatization of the electricity market, as well as in the preparation of regulations and guidelines that promote a definitive liberalization of the electricity market in Peru to private and foreign investment.
Our practice covers all the needs of our clients — from project development to accompanying the clients in obtaining all permits, licenses and land rights, and in negotiating and executing the agreements necessary for the project. Additionally, our practice covers regulatory consulting, as well as representing our clients in disputes (arbitration, administrative and judicial processes). As to our transactional experience, we work alongside other practice areas to provide advice on M&A transactions, as well as on financing operations (project finance, debt issuance, etc.).
Chambers Review
Estudio Echecopar - Baker McKenzie houses a talented team of electricity experts with a strong international network advising both domestic and global clients on an array of issues. The department is frequently sought after to advise on regulatory mandates, power projects, and corporate and contractual matters. The firm is also capable of handling administrative proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Estudio Echecopar continued to be Infraestructuras y Energías del Perú's main adviser on power regulatory matters, providing day-to-day legal advice on several issues that arose during the operation of its thermal plants.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Estudio Echecopar attends to our matters with agility and understands the local market and its particularities. This is an asset to international players."
"Estudio Echecopar attends to our matters with agility and understands the local market and its particularities. This is an asset to international players."
Notable Practitioners
Adept partner Inés Vázquez Vargas shows a noteworthy practice in the power market in Peru, with robust expertise in regulatory matters and concessions.
"Inés Vázquez Vargas has a deep knowledge of the electricity industry and regulatory and transactional experience. She knows how to make her advice relevant and is extremely responsive and close to us."
Established partner María del Carmen Tovar Gil shows an active practice in the power sector in Peru.
"María del Carmen Tovar is an experienced lawyer whose legal judgement and recommendations give us certainty."
Associate Claudia Cruces demonstrates a noted practice within the power market in Peru.
"Claudia Cruces is always ready to meet any request that comes her way with sufficient responsiveness and knowledge."
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