Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados

Client Satisfaction

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados' energy practice is a 'go-to' choice for a diverse range of energy clients, including major power generators, transmission line concessionaires, distribution companies, and power and natural gas entities. Led by Verónica Sattler, the team advises on a range of electricity-related matters including power purchase and interconnection agreements, BOOT contracts, PPPs and M&A, with Alejandro Manayalle particularly recognised for his expertise in regulatory issues encompassing tariff-setting procedures, permits, and renewable energy projects. Diana Briones is recommended for concession agreements, interconnection, supply, and the shared-use of infrastructure; while counsel María Del Rosario Quiroga focuses her capabilities on negotiating and developing power purchase agreements, as well as third-party access and interconnection agreements. Senior associate Margarett Matos handles the development of complex power generation and transmission projects.

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Testimonials

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'Estudio Rodrigo is always one step ahead of the rest in all aspects, which is why they are considered the most powerful firm in the Peruvian market.'
'It is truly an all-service firm, as they can provide effective and high quality advice in all aspects of law, unlike other large firms that either do not have all the capabilities or pretend to do so but with lower quality.'
'They are highly specialised, they really have expertise that exceeds expectations.'
'This is by far the best law firm in Peru. The level of the partners is top-notch in all matters.'
'Diana Briones is a very attentive and knowledgeable lawyer, her response is always quick and clear.'
'Veronica Sattler is also a reference lawyer in electricity, with a lot of experience and practical cases that make her advice extremely useful for direct application.'

Key clients

Luz del Sur
Statkraft
Empresa de Generación Huallaga
Celeo Redes
Solarpack /Joya Solar
Celsia
Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
Marcobre
Cubico Sustainable Investments
Inland Energy

Work highlights

Advised Celeo Redes on the preparation, filing and processing of a tender proposal for the “Línea de Transmisión 500 kV Subestación Piura Nueva-Frontera” which was awarded to Celeo by the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Advised Solarpark subsidiary Joya Solar on all electricity matters related to the planning and development of the largest solar plant in Peru, which will have 300MW of installed capacity.
Advised Marcobre on all the regulatory aspects related to the legal strategy for the energy supply of its “Mina Justa” mining project.