Drawing strength from its global network of offices, the energy, mining and infrastructure team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International handles the gamut of project-related work, from financing and permitting through to development and construction. The team is jointly led by Juan Carlos De Los Heros, whose experience handling project financing secures him a client base of international and national lenders, investment banks, borrowers and sponsors from across various industries, and Juan Carlos Morón, who deals with infrastructure concessions, public services and government contracts. The deep bench includes Inés Vázquez, who, equipped with a solid background in corporate law, regularly navigates mergers, acquisitions and project financings, predominantly in the electricity space; Ana Sofía Reyna, an of counsel with extensive experience in dealing with PPPs, private initiatives, concessions and privatisations; and Zita Aguilera, who is known for advising state agencies and private companies on public procurement matters for engineering and infrastructure projects. Principal associates Diana Collazos and Romina Segura are also noted. Juan Carlos Medina, principal associate, left the firm.
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‘Exceptional service, clear knowledge of the legislation, contracts and above all, innovative solutions they provide to the project.’
‘The team is very technical. It knows how the project and infrastructure environment is managed very well.’
‘Knowledge of the matters in charge and prestige in the legal sector, which gives us peace of mind regarding the quality of the work carried out and allows us to transmit this confidence to the company's stakeholders.’
‘Common sense and alternative solutions to problems. I think this stands out.'
'Zita Aguilera is outstanding.'
‘The team is good, they are flexible and are in constant communication with clients. Billing has also been flexible.’
‘Highly specialised lawyers and have extensive experience, supported by the firm's long and successful history.'
Key clients
- Citibank del Peru
- Citibank
- IBT Group
- Lima Expresa
- Citibank NA & Citibank del Perú
- Ergon Perú
- Sociedad Concesionaria Metro de Lima Línea 2
- Ferrocarril Trasandino
- Procibaris
- Inmobiliaria Koricancha
Work highlights
- Assisted Lima Expresa SAC, the concessionaire of the development and construction of a brownfield toll road project in the city of Lima.
- Advised Sociedad Concesionaria Metro de Lima Línea 2 on the construction of a fully automated subway line that will connect 10 districts of Lima.
- Advised Obrascon Huarte Lain on the management and execution of the design and construction of two health care establishments.
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Juan Carlos Morón
Maria del Carmen Tovar
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Practice head
Juan Carlos de los Heros; Juan Carlos Morón