The team at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria advises on a range of infrastructure projects involving PPPs and toll road concessions. It also has strong experience assisting sponsors, lenders and concessionaires with the structuring, financing and development of infrastructure projects, as well as advising on regulatory frameworks governing PPPs. Practice head Ronald Fernández-Dávila draws on substantial experience advising domestic and international sponsors on transport and public infrastructure concessions. Principal associate Aouda del Castillo has noted expertise in water and sanitation infrastructure. Fellow principal Angelita Ruiz, who was promoted to her current position in January 2026, acts on project development mandates. In April 2026, Angie Umezawa departed the firm.
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- Beyond the law, the team understands the client's business model, industry risks, and sector-specific regulations.
- PPU is a serious, organised, well-structured studio focused on areas it excels in and where it is a benchmark.
- Ronald Fernández-Dávila is a prominent lawyer in the country for his knowledge and experience in conducting complex contractual operations and in managing large investment addendum processes in concession projects.
- The advantage of PPU's lawyers is their in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure concessions sector in Peru. They complete their work within the requested timeframes and place particular emphasis on analyzing risks and contractual red lines, which we need internally to approve the investment. Specifically, Ronald Fernández Dávila, a partner at PPU (Lima office), with whom we have worked for almost nine years.
- Agile and proactive lawyers, with extensive knowledge and contacts in industry, government and banking.
Key clients
- Sociedad Concesionaria Anillo Vial
- Sacyr Agua Perú, Cadagua, Cintra Infraestructuras Perú
- Concesionaria Ferroviaria del Perú
- Acciona Concesiones
- Tren Urbano de Lima
- Intersur Concesiones
- Carretera Sierra Piura
- Carretera Andina del Sur
- Aeropuertos del Perú
- Concesionaria Interoceánica Sur Tramo 3
Work highlights
Advised Carretera Sierra Piura (Canchaque) on the structuring and negotiation of Amendment No. 4 to its concession agreement, securing a 2-year and 7-month extension of a road PPP project originally set to expire in February 2025.
Advised Tren Urbano de Lima on the negotiation and structuring of a major amendment to the concession agreement for the expansion of Lima Metro Line 1, involving significant investments in rolling stock, station upgrades and system modernisation.
Advised the concessionaire of the Anillo Vial Periférico Project on project execution and land acquisition matters.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Ronald Fernández Dávila
Other key lawyers
Aouda del Castillo; Angelita Ruiz