With expertise across contentious, transactional and regulatory matters, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a popular choice in the Peruvian market for clients seeking advice on a variety of environmental issues, including water, solid waste, circular economy and natural protected areas. Practice head Francisco Tong has extensive knowledge of environmental and natural resources-related matters, advising on permitting and licensing, project development and M&A for infrastructure and mining projects, in addition to judicial procedures. Jenny Caldas is a trusted advisor to clients in the hydrocarbons and mining spaces, and is noted for her work handling environmental audits and representing companies before regulatory bodies. Counsel Úrsula Zavala specialises in environmental law, compliance issues, water resources and sanitation, and Diego Pachas, who was recently promoted to partner, specialises in licensing and permitting issues, and conducts health and safety audits for mining companies. Iván Blume, senior associate, recently left the firm.
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‘They have extensive experience and experience in addressing complex environmental issues. I want to highlight the exceptional performance of Úrsula Zavala and Jenny Caldas.'
‘Extensive knowledge of the mining sector.'
‘Knowledge and experience of the sector. Kindness and timely attention. Diego Pachas is an excellent professional.’
‘The best environmental lawyers in Peru.’
‘Exceptional professionals and people.'
‘It is a very compact team of very high-level professionals. The environmental area works properly coordinated with other areas of the Firm, which allows them to reinforce their opinions/strategies with a 360 vision.'
'They are an absolute benchmark in the market for attention to highly complex issues.’
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Minera Barrick Peru
- Repsol Exploración Perú, Sucursal del Perú (REPSOL)
- China National Petroleum Company (CNPC)
- Refinería La Pampilla
- CBC Peruana
- Consorcio Minero Horizonte
- Sociedad Minera Corona
- Compañía Minera Raura
- Panamerican Silver Corp.
Work highlights
- Advised Compañía Minera Antamina on the approval of the second amendment of the Environmental Impact Statement (MEIA) of the "Antamina" Mining Unit, to extend its mining operations in Peru from 2028 to 2036.
- Advised the Universidad Católica de Chile on the assessment of gaps between the Peruvian and Chilean Legal Framework considering the IRMA standard of social and environmental guidelines.
- Advised Compañía Minera Raura on the sanctioning administrative procedures initiated against the company by OEFA, the Peruvian Agency for Environmental Assessment and Enforcement, related to the fulfilment of environmental quality standards of water.
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Úrsula Zavala
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Francisco Tong