Inés Vázquez Vargas
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie InternationalEstudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International boasts a comprehensive practice capable of advising clients across the entire spectrum of power-related matters. From project development, regulatory advice, and administrative disputes to judicial conflicts and arbitration, the team provides holistic support including on the transactional front, where it adeptly manages complex M&A and financial transactions. At the helm of the practice, Inés Vázquez brings a distinct focus on privatisation and concession procedures in the electric power sector, and also handles acquisition transactions involving companies, assets, and share participations. Complementing this, associate Claudia Cruces regularly supports Vázquez in relation to pubic service concession bidding processes, project matters and power purchase agreements. Senior partner Maria del Carmen Tovar also has considerable power sector expertise - particularly as regards complex disputes and arbitration.
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Testimonials
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- 'It is a competent team that keeps up to date with the country's regulatory output.'
- 'They are lawyers who know how to listen and propose viable solutions from a legal and commercial perspective.'
- 'Compared to working with other law firms, the responses are timely, as well as the follow-up of the cases.'
- 'We work with Inés Vázquez on energy issues. She stands out for her commitment, accuracy in her answers, active follow-up and high availability for consultations.'
- 'The team is young but experienced, has the advantage of knowing the sector and identifies legal risks appropriately and consistently.'
- 'Inés Vázquez is an excellent lawyer, knows the sector, provides useful advice and effective counsel. She has the advantage of being up-to-date on the ins and outs of the energy business and the relevant players in the sector. An excellent disposition and client service.'
- 'Claudia Cruces is a young lawyer but with very good legal knowledge and judgement.'
Key clients
- EDF Perú
- Interconexión Eléctrica ISA Perú
- Infraestructuras y Energías del Perú
- Amazonas Energía Solar
- Mall Aventura
- Metro de Lima Línea 2
- Agrovisión Perú
- Corporación Aceros Arequipa
- Mondelez Peru
- Gloria
Work highlights
- Advised Interconexión Eléctrica ISA Perú during the bidding process called by the Peruvian government in which ISA Peru was awarded two concessions for the development of two 500kv transmission lines (and related substations) pertaining to the Peruvian Guaranteed Transmission System.
- Advised Infraestructuras y Energías del Perú on regulatory (power) matters in relation to the operation of its two thermal power plants, which operate as cold reserve plants in the Peruvian Amazon.
- Advised Amazonas Energía Solar on developing solar projects the supply from which is destined to cover the demand of certain off-grid cities in the Peruvian Amazon.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Inés Vázquez