Environment
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
Email address
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+51 1 619 1900About
Provided by Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Our Environmental Law team advises clients on compliance and monitoring of environmental and sanitation obligations, and the development of community relations strategies in mining, oil and gas, electricity and agroindustry, among other economic activities.
We participate in securing permits, in land purchase strategies, cadastral surveys, inspection and litigation processes and in our client’s interaction with the authorities. We conduct environmental due diligences for M&A transactions, for project finance and for obtaining environmental certifications.
Our advice covers design and qualification aspects for access to financing mechanisms for projects with high environmental impact, as well as on securing environmental certifications. Also, we work with business associations in drafting proposals for reforming environmental legislation.
Chambers Review
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a revered full-service firm boasting a top-tier environment team. The team has proven to be well versed in dealing with complex environmental compliance cases related to the hydrocarbons industry, as well as assisting companies active in the energy, natural resources and agriculture areas. The department is also skilled in advising clients on environmental impact assessments, environmental management instruments, and interactions with the competent authorities, including administrative sanctioning procedures.
Work Highlights
- Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados provided legal advice for Compañía Minera Antaminain the approval of the second amendment of the Environmental Impact Statement to extend its mining operations in Peru.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados possesses a high-performance and efficient team that provides immediate responses, always with the quality and knowledge that each case requires."
"I always receive timely responses to my queries from Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados."
"Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados possesses a high-performance and efficient team that provides immediate responses, always with the quality and knowledge that each case requires."
"I always receive timely responses to my queries from Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados."
Notable Practitioners
Prestigious partner Jenny Caldas continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for her leading practice assisting clients from the hydrocarbon and mining industries with their environmental mandates.
"Jenny Caldas is practical and didactic in her opinions, and always very available and eager to help in urgent issues."
Head-of department Francisco Tong is included in the rankings this year, following endorsement by clients for his involvement in the Peruvian environmental sector. He also has supporting expertise in the mining and natural resources areas.
"Francisco Tong is kind, attentive and very professional."
Úrsula Zavala continues to be commended by interviewees for her experience advising clients in the mining and energy sectors on their environmental mandates.
"Úrsula Zavala has a very relevant expertise in environmental issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Peru
Members
Provided by Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Diego Pachas
Francisco Barrios
Juan Carlos Del Busto
Mariana Delgado
Úrsula Zavala