Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Client SatisfactionRodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados maintains a leading position in the hydrocarbons market, offering adept guidance on intricate transactional and regulatory matters throughout the up-, mid- and downstream segments of the industry. The team’s expertise extends into diverse areas, including exploration and production contracts, joint venture agreements, natural gas distribution via pipelines and road haulage, LNG, hydrocarbon terminals and storage plants, as well as fuel stations and LPG. Practice chair Jorge Pérez Taiman is highly active across the board, from production and refining to transportation and distribution, as well as in the LNG sector, notably providing counsel on the negotiation of commercial agreements and cross-border joint ventures. Jenny Caldas specialises in the industry's environmental requirements along with related administrative procedures before regulatory entities; while Piero Scarafone is recognised for his proficiency in issues concerning hydrocarbons transportation and distribution. Carolina Noriega handles complex commercial agreements and regulatory matters linked to natural gas transportation and distribution concessions, along with related administrative procedures before regulatory bodies; and experienced associate Talia Hormaeche contributes valuable support, particularly in the negotiation and execution of concession, supply and EPC agreements related to natural gas distribution, fuel storage and the commercialisation of hydrocarbons.
Testimonials
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- 'Jorge Pérez Taiman stands out for his experience and his handling of complicated issues when negotiating.'
- 'Jorge Pérez Taiman is highly respected and an authority on the subject.'
- 'Jenny Caldas, a partner with expertise in hydrocarbons environmental issues, understands the business fully and always gives the best advice.'
- 'Carolina Noriega, a partner with expertise in natural gas regulatory issues, always provides the most accurate and practical advice on both day-to-day and complex issues.'
- 'A firm with a lot of experience and recognised lawyers.'
- 'Jorge Pérez Taiman is an excellent lawyer with a lot of capacity and knowledge in the sector. Very committed to the client and the case he is entrusted with. His experience and knowledge are well recognised in the sector.'
- 'For several years they have been working with our company with high standards of quality and knowledge. Their support has been strategic for the services we provide in Peru. They are leaders in hydrocarbons in Peru.'
- 'Our account is handled by Jorge Pérez and Carolina Noriega. Their willingness to assist and their prompt and excellent responses allow the company's legal management not only to comply with the regulations, but also to be fully aligned with the corporate strategy.'
Key clients
- Marathon Petroleum
- Gasvesubio Export
- Aguaytia Energy del Perú
- Promigas Perú
- Aptim Perú
- Southern Perú Copper
- Exxon Mobil
- Matheson Global Hyco Peru
- Gases del Pacifico
- Gases del Norte del Perú
- Orica Mining Services Peru
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú
Work highlights
- Advised Marathon Petroleum on its entry in to the Peruvian market, including on the formation of a Peruvian subsidiary; on the preparation of fuel supply and reception, storage and dispatch contracts; and with obtaining all required permits for the wholesale importation of fuels to Peru for local sale.
- Advised Gasvesubio Export on its efforts to secure commitments from a Peruvian source of natural gas suitable for exportation to Ecuador, and on the negotiation of agreements to transport said natural gas to Ecuador.
- Advised Southern Peru Copper Corporation during the contracting process for a change of the energy matrix at its refining and smelting facilities located in Moquegua, southern Peru, from LPG to LNG, as part of the company's emissions reduction efforts.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jorge Pérez Taiman