Miranda & Amado fields a standout team of practitioners handling various high-profile matters in the oil and-gas-sector and is noted for its expertise in dispute resolution, as well as its involvement in market-leading projects. The practice is co-headed by Luis Marcelo de Bernardis, a specialist in regulatory matters and dispute resolution, and by Alberto Delgado, an authority on project development matters. Other notable practitioners include Guillermo Bracamonte, whose extensive experience in advising companies on commercial, transactional and regulatory matters makes him a key figure in the management of the firm’s most significant projects. Counsel Marifé Martinelli brings expertise in regulatory matters and advises on the navigation of tariff and sanctioning proceedings.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have extensive knowledge of the sector's administrative regulations and the standard contractual framework for hydrocarbon distribution and marketing businesses. They are also familiar with local practices and have useful administrative contacts and access.’

  • ‘I recently worked with Guillermo Bracamonte and Cynthia Rebaza, both of whom I highly recommend.’

Key clients

  • Petróleos del Perú (Petroperú)
  • Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP)
  • Olympic Peru
  • Gas Natural de Lima y Callao (Cálidda)
  • Refinería La Pampilla (Repsol)
  • Aguaytía Energy del Perú
  • Korea National Oil Company
  • Primax
  • CNPC International
  • Peru LNG
  • Repsol
  • Ecopetrol

Work highlights

Assisted Petroperú with all legal matters relating to the development and financing of the Talara crude oil refinery project for the modernisation and expansion of the refinery.
Advised Transportadora de Gas del Perú on the renewal of two natural gas concessions.
Advised CNPC International and PetroChina subsidiaries on the $2.6bn acquisition of Petrobras Energía Peru.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Luis Marcelo de Bernardis; Alberto Delgado

Other key lawyers

Guillermo Bracamonte; Marifé Martinelli; César Ramírez; Cynthia Rebaza