DLA Piper Perú’s practice is known for acting on regulatory compliance, administrative and judicial litigation, and enforcement actions relating to environmental matters. It has experience defending clients in cross-border proceedings alleging environmental damages and advising clients on environmental crisis management related to the transportation of hazardous materials. Senior partner Ricardo Escobar leads the team and regularly defends clients in administrative sanctioning proceedings initiated by OEFA. Also noted are Guillermo Hesse, who has expertise advising real estate companies on environmental compliance; Hernán Jordán, who handles cross-border disputes; and Cecilia Guzmán-Barrón, who has knowledge of environmental guidance relating to water footprint management. Senior associate Nathalie Málaga specialises in regulatory law and is well-versed in carrying out environmental due diligence.
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Key clients
- Fratelli d’Amico Armatori
- UNNA Energía
- Terminales del Perú
- Consorcio Terminales
- Tetra Energy Alpha
- Aguaytia Energy del Peru
- Grupo JLB
- Transportadora Callao
- Servicios Generales Saturno
- Minera Chinalco Peru
- Grupo Rokys
- Consorcio Saceem-Overlay
- Inmobiliaria Koricancha
- G4S Perú
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- ILP Acquisitions
- Terminal Investment Limited
- Machiels Peru
- Fundicion Central
- Ecopacking Clamshells
Work highlights
Representing Fratelli d’Amico Armatori, a leading global ship management company, in two newly filed lawsuits initiated by Repsol and Mapfre.
Assisted a client with ensuring that its physical infrastructure complied with technical and environmental standards applicable to hydrocarbon activities.
Defending a client against high-impact environmental corrective measures imposed by OEFA.
Practice head
Ricardo Escobar
Other key lawyers
Guillermo Hesse; Hernán Jordán; Cecilia Guzmán-Barrón; Nathalie Málaga