The projects and infrastructure team at Garrigues handles a range of high-profile projects in the transport, oil and gas, telecoms and energy sectors, among others. A leading force in the project finance space, where it acts for both lenders and sponsors, the group also offers support in the context of PPPs, private tenders, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements and permitting. Department head Oscar Arrús possesses over 30 years of experience acting for sponsors, government agencies, and financiers, with a focus on road, rail and sanitation projects. Thomas Thorndike and Diego Harman are names to note for project finance work, with Thorndike bringing experience in the energy, health, transport and port segments. Sergio Amiel and José Francisco Meier are also active in the practice, while of counsel Victor Baca is recommended for regulation and public law; principal associate Johanna Holz is routinely instructed by public and private clients in financing, regulatory and contractual mandates.

Miranda & Amado’s projects team is active in a range of areas, with a special focus on the energy, mining and infrastructure segments. The multidisciplinary practice draws on strength from finance, tax, regulatory, environment, real estate and dispute resolution practitioners to provide a holistic service to clients. Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis, who possesses over 25 years’ experience in project finance and development work, jointly manages the group with mining, and oil and gas specialist Alberto Delgado. Finance expert José Miguel Puiggros stands out for his impressive track record in project-related capital markets transactions, while Isabel Lira marries wide-ranging expertise in infrastructure projects, concessions and PPPs with in-depth knowledge of antitrust law. At the associate level, Andrés Arbe is a name to note for licensing and permitting matters, Cynthia Rebaza focuses on the mining sector, Alberto Ventura handles environmental issues, and César Ramírez deals with regulatory matters and administrative law. Since publication, Venutra has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2023.

An impressive roster of lenders, export-credit agencies, debtors, financial advisors and contractors turn to Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados for advice on the full gamut of projects work. The firm, which is well known in the market for advising on headline projects, is singled out for its project financing capabilities, and leverages expertise from its strong mining, financing and energy teams to assist on complex, and high-stakes deals. The team is under the joint leadership of Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado and Jean Paul Chabaneix, the latter of whom is recommended for transactions in the electricity, mining, oil and gas, construction, telecoms and transport sectors. Also focused on transactional mandates, Fernando Molina regularly advises on M&A and the financing of infrastructure and power projects, while Juan Diego De Vinatea is noted for his experience in project finance transactions in the energy sector. Regulatory matters are a key area of focus for Verónica Sattler. Recently promoted partner Diana Briones is another name to note for regulatory issues and concession agreements. Alejandro Manayalle , who focuses on public transport infrastructure, and Nicolás Cornejo are also part of the core team. However, senior associate Álvaro Klauer moved to Cuatrecasas in March 2022.

Under the leadership of Carlos Nuñez, the projects and infrastructure team at DLA Piper Perú offers international expertise and a multidisciplinary approach to clients engaged in all stages of project development. Financing matters are a core area of focus for the team, alongside dispute resolution, PPPs, licensing and construction matters. Practice head Núñez – the sole partner in the practice – has a wealth of experience in the structuring and execution of public and private infrastructure projects, and acts as the Chair of the Peruvian Society of Construction Law. He is supported by a strong team of seven associates, which includes principal associate Víctor Velásquez, a name to note for contracts work and arbitrations involving infrastructure projects, and senior associate Reyna Silva-Santiesteban, who handles contractual, corporate, financing and administrative matters.

Drawing on expertise from its financial, tax, regulatory, construction, permitting and land expropriation experts, Hernández & Cía is well positioned to assist in all stages of project development across a range of sectors, including transport, telecoms, hospitals, railways, water and sanitation, and mining. José Manuel Abastos co-heads the team and offers a wealth of expertise in contractual and regulatory matters, and the development and financing of PPPs. Fellow co-leader Brendan Oviedo is recommended for domestic and international energy and infrastructure transactions, while senior associate Evelyn Lopez has notable experience in arbitrations involving regulatory issues. The team was recently bolstered at the senior associate level by the arrival of Tely Porcel and Natalia Gallardo who joined from EY Law and Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados, respectively. Gracy Zapata left for an in-house role at Línea Amarilla in June 2021.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is a go-to destination for private, domestic and foreign corporations from a range of sectors engaged in the development and financing of infrastructure and energy projects, including highways, ports, airports, pipelines, power plants, electrical transmission lines and wastewater treatment plants. On the project design front, the team advises on the contractual, tax, and regulatory aspects, while also offering expertise in construction, corporate and environmental issues. The group is managed by corporate and financing practitioner Juan Antonio Egüez, regulatory and administrative partner Gerardo Soto, and Giovanna García, who handles local and cross-border finance transactions. Counsel Karen Ángeles is a name to note for public and administrative law, the latter of which is also an area of particular focus for principal associate Michelle Aramburú.

With a strong background in both the public and private sectors, the team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria is able to provide a far-reaching view of matters in the projects and infrastructure sectors. It acts for local and foreign developers, operators, banks and multilateral agencies on the financing, design and execution of large-scale projects. Highly-regarded practitioner Ronald Fernández-Dávila, counsel of choice for clients on administrative litigation, and project finance mandates, heads up the practice. He stands out for his wealth of experience in infrastructure projects in the transportation segment, particularly roads, railways, and airports. Key principal associates include Aouda Del Castillo, and Francisco Ibazeta, who is recommended for public procurement, and administrative law.

With a focus on energy and mining-related project development, CMS Grau has experience in both private and public initiatives, from initial interest up to the implementation of concession contracts. Projects in the infrastructure space are another area of activity for the firm, which recently assisted COPASA in the public tender process for the concession of the “Huancayo-Huancavelica Railroad” project. Specialist partner Giancarlo Villafranqui jointly heads up the team with Michelle Barclay, whose broad working scope includes bidding and investment negotiations often related to government assets. Augusto Astorga is another key contact, particularly for supply agreements and concessionaires of transport and distribution of natural gas through pipelines.

Corporate outfit Santiváñez Abogados provides 'impeccable' support in the entire scope of projects mandates, including new developments and associated regulatory issues in the energy and natural resources sectors. Practice co-heads include Roberto Santivañez, who advises various companies and adjudicating entities on bids for electricity infrastructure; Fidel Rocha, who focuses more on infrastructure compliance; and Paul Súmar, the lead advisor to ProInversión – the State’s private investment promotion agency and a longstanding client of the firm. The impressive client roster is further populated by government entities, such as the Ministerio de Energía y Minas, and providers, like Electro Perú and Electrocentro. At the associate level, Abel Venero is singled out for his knowledge of regulatory issues and transactions in the power segment, while Luigi Rossini is devoted to the oil and gas sector.

Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas benefits from ‘high levels of expertise, experience and relationships‘ in the transport, mining, energy and sanitation sectors. Practice head Luis Miguel Elías ‘leads the projects area with great skill, rigour and naturalness’, having recently helped oversee a modernisation and ensuing implementation of the Peruvian best practice guide for PPP schemes. Typical mandates also include regulatory and compliance advice for ports and construction companies, an area in which senior associate Ana Maria Sanchez and associate Alejandra Galvez are further names to note.

Rubio Leguía Normand has ‘a very proactive’ projects team which is adept at assisting with both the tender process and financing phases. Practice co-heads include PPP and concessions expert Milagros Maraví, banking and finance specialist Carlos Arata, and Daniela García Belaunde, who focuses on the energy and natural resources sector. The firm continues to advise Citybike Miraflores on its implementation of a public bicycle scheme in Lima’s San Isidro and Miraflores districts, with other recent work involving various Peruvian electrical and transport infrastructure developments. Principal associate Milagros Mendoza possesses significant experience in project development, PPPs and public procurement.