CMS Grau
Partner and head of the Dispute Resolution practice area. He specialises in litigation and local and international arbitration.
The dispute resolution team at CMS Grau is jointly headed by litigation leader Luis Alberto Linan, international arbitration specialist Michelle Barclay, energy and natural resources specialist Carlos Hamann, public arbitrations expert Ramon Huapaya, and Alessandra Cocchella, who was promoted to partner in August 2022. The practice is experienced in assisting clients in both domestic and international arbitration, and utilises the firm’s international network to assist clients in different jurisdictions. Since publication, the practice has been further strengthened with the February 2024 hire of former Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International principal associate Javier Ferrero as a partner; however, Cocchella has subsequently left the firm - effective as of May 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a consolidated team with a lot of experience where there is diversity. They are very easy going, they show the ability to work as a team. There is not only diversity but inclusion.’
'Luis Alberto Liñan demonstrates experience and knowledge. Great strategist in dispute resolution. Also a lawyer with integrity, high ethical values. He is also a university professor for many years, sharing his knowledge with other colleagues and future colleagues. Alexandra Cocchela is a very good lawyer, very client oriented, goes the extra mile in all her work. Excellent.’
'They are good at understanding the problem and coming up with various solution options.'
Key clients
- Transportadora De Gas Del Peru
- Compañía Operadora Del Gas
- Autopista Del Norte
- Asociación Promotora de Apostolado
- Calidda Gas Natural del Perú
- Telefónica del Perú
Work highlights
- Advised Transportadora de Gas del Perú TGP on a direct deal procedure against a company from the United Arab Emirates, in a matter related to the breach by the latter of a service contract.
- Advised Compañia Operadora de Gas on a direct treatment procedure against a sanitation company which was contracted by COGA for the installation and connection of a potable water service.
- Advised Autopistas del Norte (AUNOR) on a direct treatment procedure against the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Peru, in a case involving a concession contract.
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Luis Alberto Liñan, Michelle Barclay, Carlos Hamann, Ramon Huapaya