Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s environment-and-sustainable-development practice group leverages the broad experience of its practitioners, which covers both the public and private spheres. The team handles litigation before environmental agencies in addition to advising on compliance issues, with a particular focus on water-related matters. Julián Li manages the team, contributing expertise in regulatory matters and providing counsel to public and private entities. Senior associate Mariapía Torres is another key figure of the practice group, assisting with regulatory compliance matters and administrative sanctioning procedures.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has extensive knowledge of case law on water resources, as well as benchmarks for the energy and mining sectors and other sectors.'
- 'In addition to its broad legal and technical knowledge, the team's added value lies in its members' engagement with authorities and experts in water resources, particularly Julián Li.'
Key clients
- Lima Airport Partners
- Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Compañía Minera Zafranal
- Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston
- Compañía Minera Luren
- Empresa Siderúrgica del Perú
- Agrícola Cerro Prieto
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Minera Las Bambas
- Compañía Minera Miski Mayo
- Agrícola Andrea
Work highlights
Advised Hernández & Cía on specialised administrative litigation before the National Tribunal for the Resolution of Water Disputes (TNRCH) and issued an expert report.
Advised Anglo American Quellaveco on a case before the TNRCH, securing the confirmation of the operating water use licence for the Quellaveco project; total value $5.5bn.
Advised Minera Las Bambas on an ex officio review before the TNRCH, securing confirmation of the legality of its water use authorisation for maintaining the public road network in the Corredor Minero.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julián Li
Other key lawyers
Mariapía Torres