Energy, Oil & Gas

Partner of the Energy, Gas & Oil area of CMS Grau.

Jesús Abanto is a lawyer in the Energy, Gas & Oil area of CMS Grau and has more than 15 years of experience in legal advice on Oil & Gas matters. He has advised both State entities that regulate the hydrocarbons industry, as well as companies that carry out hydrocarbon activities in all their phases. He has extensive experience in the regulation of public utilities, administrative sanctioning procedures, administrative litigation, Public-Private Partnerships, legal consultancy on the regulation of the sector, corporate issues and project finance.

His knowledge of the industry is not limited to the legal field, as his experience coordinating with professionals from other disciplines has allowed him to incorporate technical and economic knowledge of the sector, which facilitates his understanding of his clients' needs.

For seven years he provided advice to the Supervisory Body for Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERGMIN). He participated in the supervision and oversight of companies in the Natural Gas industry, as well as in the elaboration of regulations applicable to the industry. He has also been a lecturer at the OSINERGMIN university extension course and at various events related to his speciality.

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Callao Bar Association (CAC)

2022 - Specialisation Programme in Renewable Energies - National Society of Mining and Energy   

2018 - Specialisation Course in Electricity Sector - National Society of Mining and Energy - Sociedad Nacional de Minería y Energía  

2017 - Course on Mergers and Acquisitions - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú   

2014 - Course on Project Finance - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú   

2007 - XI University Extension Course on Regulation of Public Services with Specialisation in Telecommunications, Supervisory Body for Private Investment in Telecommunications OSIPTEL.  

2006 - IV University Extension Course, Energy and Mining Investment Supervising Agency (OSIPTEL).

2005 - Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, San Marcos National University