Inés Vázquez > Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International boasts a comprehensive practice capable of advising clients across the entire spectrum of power-related matters. From project development, regulatory advice, and administrative disputes to judicial conflicts and arbitration, the team provides holistic support including on the transactional front, where it adeptly manages complex M&A and financial transactions. At the helm of the practice, Inés Vázquez brings a distinct focus on privatisation and concession procedures in the electric power sector, and also handles acquisition transactions involving companies, assets, and share participations. Complementing this, associate Claudia Cruces regularly supports Vázquez in relation to pubic service concession bidding processes, project matters and power purchase agreements. Senior partner Maria del Carmen Tovar also has considerable power sector expertise – particularly as regards complex disputes and arbitration.

Drawing strength from its global network of offices, the energy, mining and infrastructure team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International handles the gamut of project-related work, from financing and permitting through to development and construction. The team is jointly led by Juan Carlos De Los Heros, whose experience handling project financing secures him a client base of international and national lenders, investment banks, borrowers and sponsors from across various industries, and Juan Carlos Morón, who deals with infrastructure concessions, public services and government contracts. The deep bench includes Inés Vázquez, who, equipped with a solid background in corporate law, regularly navigates mergers, acquisitions and project financings, predominantly in the electricity space; Ana Sofía Reyna, an of counsel with extensive experience in dealing with PPPs, private initiatives, concessions and privatisations; and Zita Aguilera, who is known for advising state agencies and private companies on public procurement matters for engineering and infrastructure projects. Principal associates Diana Collazos and Romina Segura are also noted. Juan Carlos Medina, principal associate, left the firm.