QA Legal is a trusted choice for numerous generation companies and power operators seeking expert guidance in the electricity sector. The boutique firm offers comprehensive advice on regulation, energy project development, and the negotiation and execution of energy contracts, as well as handling administrative, judicial and arbitral controversies. Maria Teresa Quiñones leads the practice and is recognised for her prowess in negotiating, executing and overseeing public-private partnerships related to infrastructure development, power purchase agreements and shared infrastructure. Senior associate Leslie Velasquez assists with regulatory matters, project development and tariff setting procedures.
Testimonials
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- 'María Teresa Quiñones is a leader in this practice area. Great depth of analysis for subjects with high technical content; and business vision applied to legal matters.'
- 'Maria Teresa Quinones is a brilliant lawyer.'
Key clients
- Kallpa Generacion
- Petrotal Peru
Work highlights
- Advised Petrotal on the drafting and negotiation of a contract for the construction and operation of an HFO (heavy fuel oil) power plant (to be located in the client's oil field), as well as for the supply of energy to the client.
- Advised Kallpa Generacion on the design and development of new energy-business projects, renewable and transmission regulation, proceedings with the grid operator (COES) and the Regulator (OSINERGMIN), and the drafting of interconnection agreements, among other matters.