María del Carmen Tovar Gil
Latin America Guide 2025
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration + 1 more ranking
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About
Provided by María del Carmen Tovar Gil
Practice Areas
Competitive Bidding
Concessions and PPP's
Construction
Domestic and International Arbitrations
Power
Public Law
Career
Maria del Carmen Tovar has participated in the process to promote private investment in companies and concessions both as counsel to the government and to bidders. She is recognized for her extensive knowledge of processes and contracts involving the State. She regularly acts as counsel in national and international arbitrations related to investments and public services and public works.
Maria del Carmen has practical experience in concession agreements, government contracts and public service regulations. She has participated in processes for the promotion of company investments and concessions, representing both the state and bidders. Maria del Carmen regularly acts as an arbitration lawyer in relation to investment claims, public services, and construction agreements.
Professional Memberships
Sociedad Peruana de Derecho de la Construccion.
Publications
Co–author of the book, Derecho Internacional Privado (Private International Law), which received a prize from the Bustamante de la Fuente Foundation in 1987.
Maria del Carmen has published several articles on matters of her specialty and has participated as speaker or panelist in seminars and forums.
Personal
Partner at Estudio Echecopar since 2000.
Partner of Estudio de Abogados Tovar, Dammert, Silva Santisteban, 1984 – 2000.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Market-leading partner María del Carmen Tovar Gil is frequently seen advising clients on sophisticated international investment arbitration matters. She continues to win stellar praise from interviewees for her active presence in the market.
Established partner María del Carmen Tovar Gil shows an active practice in the power sector in Peru.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"María del Carmen Tovar is an experienced lawyer whose legal judgement and recommendations give us certainty."
"María del Carmen Tovar Gil has a great capacity to manage large, complex processes and distil the key issues to focus on the more relevant matters."
"María del Carmen Tovar Gil is an arbitration expert with a special focus on construction and energy matters, she is also key in conflict prevention."
"María del Carmen Tovar is an experienced lawyer whose legal judgement and recommendations give us certainty."
"María del Carmen Tovar Gil has a great capacity to manage large, complex processes and distil the key issues to focus on the more relevant matters."
"María del Carmen Tovar Gil is an arbitration expert with a special focus on construction and energy matters, she is also key in conflict prevention."
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Estudio Echecopar - Member Firm of Baker McKenzie International
Our firm is currently providing advice to IBT Health (the Borrower), Villa María del Triunfo Salud, Callao Salud and other entities of IBT Group in connection with a medium-term loan financing that will be supported by cash flows (RPO) paid to Villa María del Triunfo Salud and Callao Salud.
Ergon Perú (Tozzi Renewable Energy)
We are providing advice to Ergon Perú, a subsidiary of Tozzi Renewable Energy, in connection with the installation and maintenance of autonomous photovoltaic panels in areas not reached by the interconnected electricity network of Peru.
Construtora Andrade Gutierrez S.A.
Advice to Amazonas Energía S.A.C, an SPV formed by Construtora Andrade Gutierrez, in the development of the Lorena Hydroelectric Power Project in the Marañon river.
Pacific Hydro Chile S.A. (State Power Investment Corporation)
Advice to Pacific Hydro Chile S.A. in the legal due diligence and acquisition of all the Peruvian assets of Latin America Power Holding B.V.
The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru, UNCT/13/1, UNCITRAL arbitration, administered by ICSID.
Our firm is currently providing advice to IBT Health (the Borrower), Villa María del Triunfo Salud, Callao Salud and other entities of IBT Group in connection with a medium-term loan financing that will be supported by cash flows (RPO) paid to Villa María del Triunfo Salud and Callao Salud.
Ergon Perú (Tozzi Renewable Energy)
We are providing advice to Ergon Perú, a subsidiary of Tozzi Renewable Energy, in connection with the installation and maintenance of autonomous photovoltaic panels in areas not reached by the interconnected electricity network of Peru.
Construtora Andrade Gutierrez S.A.
Advice to Amazonas Energía S.A.C, an SPV formed by Construtora Andrade Gutierrez, in the development of the Lorena Hydroelectric Power Project in the Marañon river.
Pacific Hydro Chile S.A. (State Power Investment Corporation)
Advice to Pacific Hydro Chile S.A. in the legal due diligence and acquisition of all the Peruvian assets of Latin America Power Holding B.V.
The Renco Group, Inc. v. Republic of Peru, UNCT/13/1, UNCITRAL arbitration, administered by ICSID.
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