Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 2
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Provided by Hernández & Cía.
The uniqueness of our Energy practice is that we provide a 360° service to our clients. This 360° service is sustained on the experience of the team on all development stages of energy projects, which include our advisory on project financing, PPAs and BOOT transmission tenders, EPCs and construction contracts, power market regulation, energy project construction and operation permitting and arbitration proceedings.
Our team also has in-depth experience on energy transition matters, including decarbonization and renewable energy project deployment, including advice across the energy value chain. We have been involved in a number of "first of a kind" transactions, to neutralize carbon footprints, acquire renewable energy certificates, drafting and negotiating emissions reduction purchase agreements, energy efficiency and self-consumption strategies.
Strong experience consists of advising different project developers and power generation, transmission and distribution companies such as Consorcio Transmantaro S.A. Concesionaria Línea de Transmisión La Niña S.A.C. (subsidiary of COBRA Group), Acciona Energía, ELECTROPERÚ S.A. (most important Peruvian public electric company), La Virgen S.A.C., Enel Green Power Perú S.A.C., EDF Renewables, Verano Capital, Electrotocache S.A, Electroucayali S.A. among others.
Chambers Review
Hernández & Cía. is a notable full-service firm that continues to have a dynamic practice within the power sector in Peru. The team is routinely retained by domestic and financial institutions to advise on renewable energy projects. The department is also able to handle concession agreements and licensing matters.
Work Highlights
- Hernández & Cía. accompanied Sojitz in the sale of its Peruvian subsidiary to Peruvian electricity distributorLuz del Sur, including gaining merger control approvals from INDECOPI.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of the most important factors for choosing Hernández & Cía. is their sector expertise. We feel very comfortable with their level of knowledge of the market and their understanding of our company."
"One of the most important factors for choosing Hernández & Cía. is their sector expertise. We feel very comfortable with their level of knowledge of the market and their understanding of our company."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Brendan Oviedo continues to play an active role within the power field in Peru because of his in-depth knowledge of the sector and his leadership.
"Brendan Oviedo's knowledge of the electricity market and public administration is at the service of each of his clients. He provides accurate and timely legal recommendations."
"Brendan Oviedo is, without a doubt, one of the best Peruvian energy lawyers. His vast experience, depth of knowledge and commercial vision have been key in the development of our business."
Partner Evelyn López continues to demonstrate her expertise in the power field in Peru. She is highly commended by interviewees for her advice on regulatory mandates.
"I truly recommend Evelyn López. I note her passion for her subject and that she knows our business very well, which really facilitates our work together."
Associate-to-watch Katherine Yesquen continues to demonstrate an active practice within the power sector in Peru.
"Katherine Yesquen is a very intelligent lawyer and has a very strong capacity for analysis."
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