The power practice group at Miranda & Amado is led by Luis De-Bernardis and advises on the full gamut of electricity issues, from M&A and financing transactions to regulatory issues and disputes. On the advisory side, it handles matters pertaining to generation, transmission and distribution, including permitting, land acquisitions, contracts matters, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other project development issues. De-Bernardis has over 25 years of experience in infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects and is well known in the industry, while counsel Marife Martinelli focuses on regulatory and administrative matters. At the associate level, Pedro Morales, César Ramírez and José Luis Valdivia are noted: Morales specialises in power sector regulation and project development; Ramírez handles regulatory and administrative issues; and Valdivia is active in real estate matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Miranda & Amado is an excellent firm that stands out in the Peruvian energy market. They have an incredible team specialised in the energy sector that is made up of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals who have provided us with value and essential knowledge. The knowledge of electricity market interactions and negotiation skills are key to our process.’
‘They are highlighted by their special knowledge in transactions and contracts in the electricity sector as well as their negotiation skills. We highlight the brilliance and ability of Pedro Morales.'

Key clients

IC Power
Kallpa Generación
Cerro del Águila
Samay
ORAZUL Energy
Engie Energia Perú
Petroperu
Grenergy Renovables
ISA REP - Red de Energía del Perú
Atlántica Yield
Aby Concession Perú
ATN
Aby Transmisión Sur
ATN2
Hidrocañete
Red Eléctrica Andina
Minera Chinalco Peru
Inka Gold Farm
El Pedregal
Sociedad Minera Corona

Work highlights

Providing complete regulatory and land acquisition advice to Engie Energia Perú in connection with the development of the Punta Lomitas Project.
Providing complete regulatory, contractual and litigation advice on the development of the electricity assets of Talara Refinery.
Advising Minera Chinalco Peru on regulatory issues and procedures to enable the supply of electricity to the Toromocho mining project extension.