Santiváñez Abogados
More informationSantiváñez Abogados has a particular focus on the gas sector and has a strong track record in the energy and natural resources industry more broadly. It advises foreign and domestic players on corporate and financial transactions, as well as project development, regulatory issues and litigation. It also advises government entities on public tenders for energy and infrastructure projects. The department is jointly led by three partners: infrastructure, mining and environmental law specialist Fidel Rocha; Roberto Santivanez, who previously practised in New York and draws on 25 years of experience in transactional work; and Paul Sumar, who stands out for his experience in electrical and natural gas issues, concession projects and contractual matters. Key associate Luigi Rossini specialises in gas supply contracts, transport agreements, distribution agreements and transactions.
Testimonials
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- 'Quality and personalised attention. Digital access channels. Access to information on topics of interest and current affairs through the virtual channels of the firm.'
- 'Roberto Santivañez - Personalised attention and with a lot of knowledge of our sector and our business. Luigi Rossini - Very detailed in each step that he recommends. High knowledge of our sector and our business. Personalised and direct attention.'
Key clients
- Electricité de France – EDF Perú
- Porcelatino
- SDF Energía
- Numay
- Ajeper
- UNACEM PERU
- Softys Peru
- Sudamericana de Fibras
- Olympic Perú, Sucursal del Perú
- Contugas
Work highlights
- Advised EDF Perú on the structuring of gas procurement and the negotiation of gas supply agreements (commodity, transportation and distribution capacity) and project development for a new power generator (565 MW).
- Providing legal advice to SDF Energía on the effects of the measures implemented by the Peruvian State to combat Covid-19.
- Provided legal and commercial advice to Olympic Perú, Sucursal del Perú on the review and negotiation of the Natural Gas Supply Contract with Cementos Pacasmayo.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Fidel Rocha, Roberto Santiváñez, Paul Sumar