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CMS Grau Offices
AV. SANTA MARÍA 110
MIRAFLORES
LIMA 18
Peru
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Jesús Abanto
Work Department
Energy, Oil & Gas
Position
Partner of the Energy, Gas & Oil area of CMS Grau.
Career
Jesús Abanto is a lawyer in the Energy, Gas & Oil area of CMS Grau and has more than 15 years of experience in legal advice on Oil & Gas matters. He has advised both State entities that regulate the hydrocarbons industry, as well as companies that carry out hydrocarbon activities in all their phases. He has extensive experience in the regulation of public utilities, administrative sanctioning procedures, administrative litigation, Public-Private Partnerships, legal consultancy on the regulation of the sector, corporate issues and project finance.
His knowledge of the industry is not limited to the legal field, as his experience coordinating with professionals from other disciplines has allowed him to incorporate technical and economic knowledge of the sector, which facilitates his understanding of his clients’ needs.
For seven years he provided advice to the Supervisory Body for Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERGMIN). He participated in the supervision and oversight of companies in the Natural Gas industry, as well as in the elaboration of regulations applicable to the industry. He has also been a lecturer at the OSINERGMIN university extension course and at various events related to his speciality.
Languages
Spanish and English
Memberships
Callao Bar Association (CAC)
Education
2022 – Specialisation Programme in Renewable Energies – National Society of Mining and Energy
2018 – Specialisation Course in Electricity Sector – National Society of Mining and Energy – Sociedad Nacional de Minería y Energía
2017 – Course on Mergers and Acquisitions – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2014 – Course on Project Finance – Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
2007 – XI University Extension Course on Regulation of Public Services with Specialisation in Telecommunications, Supervisory Body for Private Investment in Telecommunications OSIPTEL.
2006 – IV University Extension Course, Energy and Mining Investment Supervising Agency (OSIPTEL).
2005 – Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, San Marcos National University
Lawyer Rankings
Peru > Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
(Next Generation Partners)CMS Grau maintains a prominent position in the Peruvian hydrocarbon industry, acting for major service providers, as well as both domestic and international oil companies. The team offers comprehensive assistance with various energy-related areas, including exploration, production, and gas transportation and distribution, while also routinely advising on administrative and judicial proceedings related to alleged breaches of environmental and technical regulations. With significant expertise in permits, regulatory issues, contracting and financing matters, Carlos Hamann jointly leads the practice with Eduardo Guevara, who is noted for handling major operations and investment projects related to Peru’s energy sector; and Jesús Abanto, a key contact for matters related to the regulation of natural gas transportation and distribution tariffs. Associate support is provided by Sebastián Orrego, who focuses on administrative sanctioning proceedings; and Melissa Meza, who regularly advises clients on exploration and exploitation contracts.
Lawyer Rankings
- Hydrocarbons Peru > Energy and natural resources
- Next Generation Partners Peru > Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
Top Tier Firm Rankings
Firm Rankings
- Compliance
- Energy and natural resources > Electricity
- Environment
- Public law and regulation
- Real estate
- Banking and finance
- Capital markets
- Dispute resolution: Arbitration
- Dispute resolution: Litigation
- Projects and infrastructure
- Tax
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: White-collar
- Intellectual property
- Labour and employment
- Energy and natural resources > Mining
- TMT (Technology, media and telecoms)