What are the key projects that you have been involved in over the past twelve months?

I have been leading the legal strategy to defend Quellaveco’s water‑use rights in the face of more than 26 appeals, as well as leading the legal defense strategy in administrative sanctioning proceedings initiated against Quellaveco, generating savings of nearly three million dollars and safeguarding the company’s reputation.

I have also led the legal strategy that ensured uninterrupted fuel supply at Quellaveco amid regulatory changes requiring insurance policy modifications unviable for the Peruvian market.

Are there any particular challenges for which in-house counsel should be preparing in 2026?

At the regulatory level, the ongoing turnover of authorities will represent a significant challenge in 2026, as such rotation typically results in delays in the issuance of permits and official decisions, directly affecting operational continuity and efficiency. In this context, it is essential for the legal department to anticipate these dynamics and develop creative solutions that mitigate risks and reduce response times.

Measures that may be implemented include conducting regulatory risk assessments, maintaining close institutional engagement not only with decision‑making authorities but also with those responsible for resolving cases, designing alternative compliance pathways, and ensuring continuous monitoring of regulatory changes, among others

Have you had any experiences during your career as a lawyer that stand out as particularly unique or interesting?

Participating in the construction of a mining project as large as Quellaveco has undoubtedly been the greatest honour of my professional career. It is an opportunity that very few lawyers have. The legal challenges that arise during the construction phase are fundamentally different from those encountered during operations, both in intensity and in the variety of issues that must be managed simultaneously.

Adding to this complexity, a critical part of the project took place during the pandemic, a period in which uncertainty was the norm and regulations changed almost daily. In that context, the role of the in‑house lawyer became essential: the project needed to continue advancing under extraordinary conditions, requiring rapid adaptation to new regulatory demands and the ability to provide viable, real‑time solutions. Versatility was no longer a desirable trait — it became an indispensable requirement.