Mr Eduardo Guevara > CMS Grau > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile
CMS Grau Offices
AV. SANTA MARÍA 110
MIRAFLORES
LIMA 18
Peru
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Mr Eduardo Guevara
Work Department
Energy and natural resources; Hydrocarbons
Position
Partner
Career
Eduardo Guevara has worked in different capacities in the development of operations and investment projects in Peru related to the energy sector (hydrocarbon, exploration and exploitation projects, natural gas power generation projects, methane and ethane petrochemical projects), as well as he has advised important companies in the energy sector.
Over more than two decades of professional career, Eduardo has held important positions in both the public and private sectors. He was appointed as the first Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons – a position created in May 2018 – of the Peruvian Ministry of Energy and Mines, where he was responsible for the sustainable development policy in that area, covering not only issues related to company investments, but also the social issues affecting the extractive industries. Afterwards, he served as Chairman of the Board of PETROPERU, a national hydrocarbon company, where he contributed to the modernisation of the company’s management, as well as to the strengthening of its integrity and diversity policies.
Eduardo graduated in Law from the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and has an LL.M. from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He has been recognised as an expert lawyer in hydrocarbons matters by the international rankings Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. He has also been a professor at the Law Schools of the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and the Universidad de Piura, where he taught Mining and Energy Law and Hydrocarbons Law, respectively. Eduardo has written numerous published articles on trending topics in the energy sector and regularly participates as an expert speaker on energy issues at conferences and events.
Languages
Spanish, English
Education
- 2021 – Specialisation Programme for Directors, Escuela de Dirección de la Universidad de Piura (PAD)
- 2002 – Master’s Degree in Comparative and International Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (Texas)
- 2000 – American and International Law Academy
- 1995 – Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Lawyer Rankings
Peru > Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
CMS Grau maintains a prominent position in the Peruvian hydrocarbon industry, acting for major service providers, as well as both domestic and international oil companies. The team offers comprehensive assistance with various energy-related areas, including exploration, production, and gas transportation and distribution, while also routinely advising on administrative and judicial proceedings related to alleged breaches of environmental and technical regulations. With significant expertise in permits, regulatory issues, contracting and financing matters, Carlos Hamann jointly leads the practice with Eduardo Guevara, who is noted for handling major operations and investment projects related to Peru’s energy sector; and Jesús Abanto, a key contact for matters related to the regulation of natural gas transportation and distribution tariffs. Associate support is provided by Sebastián Orrego, who focuses on administrative sanctioning proceedings; and Melissa Meza, who regularly advises clients on exploration and exploitation contracts.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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