The power and climate change team at Hernández & Cía, noted for its deep knowledge of electricity regulation, advises major financial institutions, multilaterals, and project developers on all development stages of power projects, covering financial, corporate, contractual, regulatory, construction and contentious matters. Additionally, the team is well placed to assist with concessions, licences and permits, as well as tariff regimes, and access to the electricity system across generation, transmission and distribution. Brendan Oviedo, a 'renowned partner' in this field, advises on the financing of power projects. Other noteworthy practitioners include senior associates Julien Labory-Alicq, a standout for project finance, and Angela García, whose expertise spans power generation, transmission lines and natural gas projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Experienced, diverse, and always available team, providing comprehensive and personalised advice.’
- ‘Led by the renowned partner Brendan Oviedo, who has undeniable regulatory and industry knowledge.’
- ‘The team’s updating and professionalism in their work over the past year have been notable.'
- ‘Overall, they are up to date with the applicable sector regulations, particularly in the case of concession procedures.'
- ‘They advise us on arbitration processes against the State and private parties. They do so effectively and proactively.’
- ‘The expertise and knowledge of Brendan Oviedo and Julien Labory-Alicq in the electricity sector in Peru make the transaction very smooth.’
Key clients
- Acciona Concesiones
- Genux Power
- Acciona Energía Perú
- Alupar Perú
- Orygen Energy (Ex-enel Green Power Perú)
- Metrocolor
- La Virgen
- Verano Energy
- Electro Zaña
- Carbon Latam Perú
Work highlights
Advising Acciona Concesiones on its participation as a bidder in the international tender organised by PROINVERSION for the award of a concession agreement for several projects for an investment equivalent to $328.84m.
Advised GENUX on the structuring of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of an SPV owned by Blaud Energy which is developing three main wind and solar projects located in Peru.
Advising Acciona Energía Perú on the integral development of the San Juan de Marcona wind power plant in Ica, Peru with an installed power capacity of 131.1 MW.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Brendan Oviedo
Other key lawyers
Julien Labory-Alicq; Angela García