The environmental practice at Grau is known for handling day-to-day regulatory and compliance matters. It has experience supporting on compliance audits concerning mining and hydrocarbons, as well as strong expertise defending clients in administrative procedures initiated by OEFA. Practice head Vito Verna advises on environmental protection regulations concerning hazardous waste and is also well-versed in environmental compliance processes. Verna is supported by senior associate Astrid López, who specialises in advising on environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for mining and energy projects. Associate Víctor La Madrid regularly leads on administrative proceedings; and fellow associate Lucía Gonzáles assists with training clients on environmental legislation.
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Key clients
- PEPSICO Alimentos Perú
- Coexa
- Camposol
- Tren Urbano de Lima
- Bioelements
- Survial
- Aenza
- Chemtrade | Enaex Peru
- Inversiones Nacionales de Turismo
- Sindicato Energético
- Minera Crespo
- Cerámica San Lorenzo
Work highlights
Representing mining company Miksi Mayo in their legal defense in a sanctioning administrative procedure initiated by the environmental authority due to alleged non-compliance with its environmental impact study.
Assisted Orygen Peru with technical-legal reports to sustain changes and improvements to environmental protection regulations applicable to the electricity sector.
Advised SPT Energy Group on the commencement of its oil operations, focusing on the new operator’s environmental liability for legacy environmental impacts.
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Practice head
Vito Verna
Other key lawyers
Astrid López; Víctor La Madrid; Lucía Gonzáles