Celebrating 40 years in the market, 15-strong specialist oil-and-gas boutique Vizquerra Córdova & Gálvez Abogados provides comprehensive advice on a full range of regulatory, transactional and environmental matters across the hydrocarbons sector, as well as offering an industry-focused tax and labour capability. The team is co-led by Luis Enrique Cordova and Carlos Raul Vizquerra, who are recognised both for their expertise in handling complex oil and gas sector M&A, as well as matters the length of the industry's exploration and exploitation production chain.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Their partners respond immediately compared to other firms we work with. They are very skilled in their practice.'
  • 'Luis Córdova and Carlos Raúl Vizquerra have special attention to detail and knowledge of complex negotiations in the hydrocarbon sector.'
  • 'It is a pleasure to work with such capable and committed professionals as Carlos Raúl Vizquerra and Luis Córdova, who have a great command and knowledge of the hydrocarbons sector regulations and whose opinion is highly respected in the sector. Their knowledge and vast experience are the pillar of an excellent service.'

Key clients

  • Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
  • CNPC Perú
  • Hunt Oil Company of Peru
  • Perú LNG
  • Petrovietnam Exploration Production Corporation
  • Petrotal Perú
  • Sk Innovation
  • Sonatrach Perú Corporation

Work highlights

  • Assisted Anadarko Petroleum obtain approval of the Declaration of Environmental Impact by the General Direction of Environmental Matters in Hydrocarbons (DGAAH for) related to the acquisition of 3D seismic in the areas of Blocks Z-61, Z-62, and Z-63.  
  • Advised PetroTal Perú on the negotiation of the trust agreement with Perupetro for purposes of implementing the Development Fund for the District of Puinahua.
  • Assisted Perú LNG on the production and delivery of synthetic e-methane from renewable energy and CO2.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Carlos Raúl Vizquerra, Luis Enrique Córdova