A ‘go-to team for regulatory and environmental matters’, Hernández & Cía’s environmental practice group provides specialist support on regulatory compliance (permits, audits) and transactional matters (M&A, financing operations), as well as advising clients on related sanctioning procedures. Best known for its work in the ming sector, the team has steadily broadened the array of mandates it attracts; recent matters including a critical water-licensing matter for Backus' Planta Huarochirí, ensuring the project's ongoing viability. The team is co-led by mining experts Miyanou Dufour and Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino, who demonstrate extensive regulatory and environmental compliance expertise. Providing additional strength on the regulatory front, Juan Pablo Macassi (mining, energy, administrative and environmental law) made partner in January 2024; with further expertise and input provided by counsels Lorena Tanji (mining & environmental law) and Evelyn López (energy, climate change and projects). At associate level, newly promoted (April 2024) seniors, Elvis Salazar (environmental regulation and administrative proceedings - particularly permitting, compliance audits and defence strategies during OEFA inspections) and Luis José Rodriguez-Mariátegui (mining and environmental law), complete the specialist team.
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Testimonials
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‘This is our go-to team for regulatory and environmental matters. The team led by Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino is the gold-standard in specialised knowledge and creativity for addressing the challenges our industry faces in the face of a multitude of regulations and authorities. It's a pleasure to work with lawyers who take on problems as their own.’
‘They have excellent industry knowledge that allows them to identify risks and propose appropriate controls. Joseline Perez and Miyanou Dufour's knowledge and experience make their proposed strategies perfectly suited to the business's purpose. An additional plus, and one that gives us great confidence in this team, is that they are always available to address any of our needs.’
- 'They have industry knowledge and have been familiar with the operation since the beginning of the project, making them our lead firm. They are available whenever you need them.'
- 'They are willing to assist clients at any time, as this is a mining operation, and its activities are ongoing 24/7.'
- 'I would highlight Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino, Miyanou Dufour and Elvis Salazar.'
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Carretera Andina del Sur
- Gold Fields La Cima
- Stantec Perú
- Procter & Gamble Peru
- Clarios Andina
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Minsur
- Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration
- Minera La Granja
- Hudbay Peru
- Tire Sol
Work highlights
Advised Gold Fields La Cima on a sanctioning procedure brought by the Tribunal de Solución de Controversias de Recursos Hídricos.
Advised Carretera Andina del Sur on the administrative sanctioning procedure initiated for alleged environmental non-compliance in the construction of the Peru - Brazil Road Corridor Project.
Advised Compañía Minera Antamina on environmental compliance regulations in the process of adapting the Antamina mine to the new environmental water quality standards.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Elvis Salazar
Practice head
Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino; Miyanou Dufour
Other key lawyers
Joseline Pérez; Juan Pablo Macassi; Elvis Salazar; Luis José Rodriguez-Mariátegui