Miranda & Amado’s market-leading power practice is a key player in Peru’s electricity sector, frequently advising on landmark projects and spearheading renewable energy initiatives. The team is highly experienced in EPC, O&M, and PPA contracts, as well as regulatory disputes and infrastructure development. Practice head Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis, a seasoned expert with over 25 years of experience, is particularly noted for his work on regulatory, permitting, financing, and disputes matters and in the modernisation of Peru’s electricity market. Marife Martinelli, another standout practitioner, brings more than 22 years of expertise in energy and natural resources, with a strong focus on electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and natural gas transportation. Associate Pedro Morales is well regarded for his advice on regulatory issues, power project development, and electricity-related disputes, while César Ramírez, another seasoned associate, specialises in regulatory and administrative law within the energy sector, playing a key role in ensuring compliance for major energy projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'High knowledge of the local market and the applicable regulation. Flexibility and strong adaptability to change as a means to achieve results.’
- ‘Partners committed to the process and the outcome. Associates are competent, highly available, and aligned with the set objectives.’
- ‘Pedro Morales has excellent knowledge of electricity matters and is always very clear in his responses and interventions.’
- ‘What makes the support unique is the ease with which they handle the limited information we have available about our users and help us complement and enrich it based on their extensive experience, with the aim of advancing processes and resolving certain issues.’
- ‘Extensive experience with regulatory entities as well as with other clients like us. Furthermore, regardless of the workload they surely have, they are always more than willing to assist us, as if we were their only clients.’
Key clients
- IC Power
- Kallpa Generación
- Kondu
- ORAZUL Energy
- Engie Energia Perú
- Petroperu
- Empresa de Generación Huallaga
- CLOROX Perú
- ISA REP - Red de Energía del Perú
- Atlántica Yield
- Aby Concession Perú
- Aby Transmisión Sur
Work highlights
Advising Petroperu on electricity assets and agreements for the Talara Refinery modernisation, addressing EPC, O&M, and PPA contracts, regulatory controversies, and infrastructure development.
Advising IC Power Group on critical regulatory, litigation, and administrative matters, including BESS development for Kallpa Thermo Plant and a PPA with Peru’s largest solar plant.
Advising Engie on the Punta Lomitas Project, a groundbreaking 260 MW renewable energy initiative.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Pedro Morales
César Ramírez
Practice head
Luis Marcelo De Bernardis
Other key lawyers
César Ramírez; Pedro Morales; Marifé Martinelli