Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria is establishing itself as a go-to firm for matters encompassing agreements for project development (structuring and financing), social conflict resolution, regulatory compliance and zoning issues. Manuel Ugarte leads the team jointly with 2023 hire Raúl Ravina, who brings vast experience in land acquisition transactions, particularly as they pertain to the mining sector. The deep bench also features principal associates Aouda Del Castillo, who is noted for her work on due diligence processes; and Luis Aliaga, whose broad expertise takes in construction permits, contractual matters and urban regulation.
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‘The team in Peru provides a multidisciplinary service that, on the one hand, allows them to analyse real estate matters in a comprehensive way and, on the other hand, the lawyers I worked with showed a very good understanding of the technical issues related to real estate law.
It is clear that this is a team that has managed different types of cases and provides highly specialised and professional advice.’
‘PPU integrates professionals from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to a multidisciplinary approach that enriches the proposals and deliverables provided.’
‘Promptness and availability in efficiently addressing queries is key for us. Their commitment to following up on the reports they issue, ensuring our understanding and the achievement of objectives, is noteworthy.’
‘The PPU team has all the knowledge required to advise us effectively. In addition, the team’s strong negotiation skills help us to conclude matters quickly.’
‘Great communication skills and always available.’
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Gold Fields La Cima
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú
- Pan American Silver Perú
- Phoenix Tower International Peru
- Compañía Minera Zafranal
- Pluspetrol Peru Corporation
- Fenix Power Peru
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Minera Hampton Peru
- Orygen Peru
- Gases del Norte Perú
Work highlights
Advised Compañía Minera Antamina on clearing and acquiring property rights for Antamina's main plants and condominiums.
Advised Transportadora de Gas del Perú on a technical and legal diagnosis of over 1,000 properties along the 1,290-kilometer gas pipeline, which crosses five regions of Peru.
Advised Phoenix Tower International Perú on due diligence reports with the purpose of reviewing several properties, which would potentially be part of purchase or lease contracts to be executed by the client.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Manuel Ugarte; Raúl Ravina
Other key lawyers
Aouda Del Castillo; Luis Aliaga