Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
Client SatisfactionLed by Jorge Pérez-Taiman, the oil and gas team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados advises on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the industry. Particular areas of focus include contracts, joint venture agreements, environmental regulations, disputes with regulators and issues relating to pipelines and distribution, where it acts for oil and gas companies and large consumers. Pérez-Taiman is experienced internationally, having negotiated on cross-border contracts across Latin America and the Middle East, and Jenny Caldas is recommended for environmental matters and administrative procedures. Jean Paul Chabaneix is a name to note for M&A and financings, and Piero Scarafone, who was recently promoted to partner, handles licensing contracts and transactional issues. Beyond the partners, senior associate Carolina Noriega advises foreign and domestic investors on oil and gas projects, and associate Talia Hormaeche is another key contact for regulatory matters.
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‘They have extensive and in-depth knowledge of the industry, so their recommendations go far beyond those related to how the standards should be interpreted, but rather include relevant technical and commercial details.’
'The people at the firm are honest, supportive and excellent in what they do, they follow our internal philosophy and our vision. The lawyers of this firm become part of our team, working hand in hand, in a coordinated, close manner and highly aligned with the objectives.'
Key clients
- Matheson Global HYCO Peru
- Marathon International Products Supply
- Gasvesubio Export
- Ecombustible Energy
- Gases del Pacifico
- Gases del Norte del Peru
- Solgas
- Promigas Peru
- Aptim Peru
- Gas Natural de Lima y Callao
Work highlights
- Advising Marathon International Products Supply on the incorporation of a Peruvian subsidiary.
- Advising Gasvesubio Export, an Ecuadorian company, on an investigation of the natural gas market in northern Peru.
- Advised Ecombustible Energy on negotiations with Aqua Gas Tacna for the sale of ecombustible, a next generation, hydrogen-based fuel.
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Jorge Pérez-Taiman