At Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International, ‘the partners and associates stand out for their deep knowledge of the energy industry and their willingness to accommodate the timeframes requested by their client’. The practice covers the full life cycle of power projects, from development to regulatory advice, M&A, financial transactions and disputes, and acts for top domestic and international electricity companies. Maria Del Carmen Tovar heads the practice, which also includes key practitioner Inés Vázquez, who advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters, with a focus on privatisation and concession procedures, corporate matters and arbitration. Associate Claudia Cruces is experienced in operational matters pertaining to generation, transmission and distribution activities.
Testimonials
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- 'The quality and trajectory of the members of their team distinguish them. They have a well-balanced team in partner and associate capabilities.'
- 'The partners and associates stand out for their deep knowledge of the energy industry and their willingness to accommodate the timeframes requested by their client.'
Key clients
- Electricité de France
- Infraestructuras y Energías del Perú
Work highlights
- Advised ISA Peru regarding the drafting of a bill to regulate the operation of battery energy storage systems (BESS) by transmission companies for the provision of frequency regulation services to the grid.
- Continued to act as IEP's main advisors in regulatory (power) matters, providing legal advice in several regulatory issues that have arisen during the operation of its thermal plants.