Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados' environmental department provides counsel on an array of related matters, standing out for its focus on ESG. Some of its key work includes assisting with environmental management and compliance, social conflicts and inspections carried out by regulatory authorities, in addition to advising clients on administrative and criminal proceedings as they pertain to environmental issues. Team lead Vanessa Chávarry is praised for her ‘deep knowledge’ of environmental law, and contributes expertise in social and environmental risk mitigation and environmental regulatory compliance. Principal associate Johanna Romero, who focuses on the identification of social and environmental risks and compliance matters, is an additional key figure. The wider team includes associates Wendy León, who advises on sustainability measures and administrative processes; and Thaís Avalos, noted for her involvement in the defence of clients before environmental authorities.
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Testimonials
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‘Payet's legal team responded exemplarily to the innovative challenge of drafting a proposed regulation for the green hydrogen promotion law, unique in the world. This included incorporating legal standards across the entire hydrogen value chain. The team not only fulfilled the requested work but also did so within a very short timeframe.’
‘Within the team, I highlight the leadership and intellect of Vanessa Chávarry, who formulated the basis for the proposed regulation, providing a detailed overview of Peru's environmental and industrial regulations. Among her strongest qualities, I highlight her deep knowledge of Peruvian legal standards and her ability to bridge the gap between technical and regulatory issues.’
Key clients
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- América Móvil Perú
- New Energy Perú/Hidroeléctrica Río Huamuco
- Supermercados Peruanos
- LATAM Airlines Perú
- Ford Perú
- Softys Peru
- Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
- Hochschild Mining
Work highlights
Advised Terpel Aviación del Perú on the process of terminating its operations of the turbo aviation fuel storage plant located at Jorge Chávez International Airport.
Advised América Móvil Perú on the approval of an environmental study for a telecommunications project located in Machu Picchu.
Advised Generación Eléctrica Rio Biavo on the evaluation procedure and approval of the environmental impact study of the Huamuco hydroelectric complex project before the National Environmental Certification Service for Sustainable Investments.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Vanessa Chávarry
Other key lawyers
Johanna Romero; Wendy León; Thaís Avalos