Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
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Provided by Hernández & Cía.
Our environmental team is one of the largest in the Peruvian market, and our practice is one of the most reputable in the country. We advise national and foreign clients from different sectors, such as mining, industrial, electricity, hydrocarbons, agriculture, among others.
We combine knowledge of environmental regulation with the specific needs of each client, providing a personalized and multidisciplinary approach, with a holistic view of each economic activity.
We provide advice in environmental permit planning, consultancy services, due diligence for transactional purposes, legal counsel in administrative inspection and/or sanctioning procedures, criminal enforcement and environmental litigation. We also identify, systematize, and verify compliance with legal, environmental, and regulatory obligations through the preparation of matrices and the performance of audits.
Similarly, our services include assistance on specific environmental issues, such as environmental certifications, prior consultation matters, land use planning, solid waste management, water use, effluent and emissions management, extended producer responsibility, endangered species, cultural resources, radioactive materials, and environmental emergencies, along with other matters.
Chambers Review
Hernández & Cía. is a market-leading Peruvian firm fostering a strong team of experienced environment lawyers. The team is known to handle a range of mandates, including environmental impact assessments, permits and administrative sanctioning procedures, in addition to other compliance and regulatory work. The department services key clients from the mining and energy industries.
Work Highlights
- Hernandez & Cía. advised Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration on the approval of the Environmental Impact Assessment required for their mining exploration projects.
Strengths
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"Hernández & Cía. has a well-balanced team who are quick in tasks and the quality is always very good."
"Hernández & Cía. has extensive knowledge of Peruvian environmental legislation in all sectors, and the ability to relate them."
"Hernández & Cía. has a well-balanced team who are quick in tasks and the quality is always very good."
"Hernández & Cía. has extensive knowledge of Peruvian environmental legislation in all sectors, and the ability to relate them."
Notable Practitioners
Established partner Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino offers extensive expertise advising clients from the mining and energy industries on a broad range of environmental mandates, including environmental audits, sanctioning proceedings, and environmental licences.
"Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino has the experience, knowledge and adaptability to meet all requirements."
Respected partner Miyanou Dufour is well placed to assist local and international clients with environmental audits, the modification of environmental management systems and related regulatory mandates, as well as representing clients in environmental sanctioning proceedings.
"Miyanou Dufour is an excellent professional with experience and knowledge of her clients, who is always willing to provide good service and develop a trust-based relationship."
Up-and-coming lawyer Juan Pablo Macassi continues to garner ample praise from clients for his work in the environment sphere.
"Juan Pablo Macassi provides excellent analysis, remarkable responsiveness and creative solutions."
Senior associate Joseline Perez breaks into the table following client praise for her support in the Peruvian environmental sphere, particularly in the mining sector.
"Joseline Perez is a lawyer who is extremely committed to finding the best solution for her clients. She is precise, understanding and intelligent, with extensive experience in environmental matters."
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