CMS Grau fields a market-leading natural resources and sustainability team, whose broad expertise encompasses dispute resolution, interaction between private companies and governmental agencies, and contractual matters. The practice is co-led by Carlos Hamann, whose extensive background in infrastructure-concession processes and regulatory issues makes him an asset in the firm’s major cases; drawing on experience from both the public and private sectors is co-head Eduardo Guevara. Co-lead Jesús Abanto is noted for his capabilities in dispute resolution and has collaborated with government agencies on devising strategic policy amendments. Another notable practitioner is associate María Fernanda Ubillus, who garners praise for her skills in corporate transactions, litigation and the incorporation of foreign companies.
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‘Excellent disposition, empathy, and connection with the company's position and the relevance of the challenges they are entrusted with. Prompt and dedicated service.’
‘Proven experience in the field and the ability to manage disruptive issues in the industry.’
‘Personalised service with excellent responsiveness in terms of quality and timeliness.’
Key clients
- Enagás Internacional
- BP Exploration Operating Company
- Shell Operaciones Perú
- CNPC Peru
- SK Innovation, Sucursal Peruana
- EDF Perú
- Repsol Exploración, Sucursal del Perú
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP)
- Gases del Norte del Perú (GASNORP)
- Gases del Pacífico
- Grupo ATEM
- Nouvo Pignone International Peruvian Branch
- SCDM Energy
- Procesadora de Gas Pariñas
- UNNA Energía
- Savia Perú
- Consorcio Terminales / Terminales del Perú
- Derco Perú
- Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
- Peru LNG
Work highlights
Advised Enagás Internacional on an ICSID arbitration against the Peruvian Government to recover $600m invested in Gasoducto Sur Peruano due to a breach of the Peru-Spain BIT.
Advised Grupo ATEM on entering the Peruvian market, including on regulatory and permitting requirements to establish fuel storage and transportation operations in the Amazon River basin.
Advised OIG Perú on a 30-year exploitation agreement for Block X, including on regulatory challenges and environmental liabilities remaining from previous operators.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Carlos Hamann; Eduardo Guevara; Jesús Abanto
Other key lawyers
María Fernanda Ubillus