DLA Piper Perú's oil-and-gas team is actively engaged in advising clients across various aspects of the hydrocarbons sector, encompassing environmental compliance, sanctioning procedures for hydrocarbon handlers, and contract review and negotiation, as well as the acquisition and sale of hydrocarbons. The practice is led by Ricardo Escobar, a well-known figure - particularly as regards complex transactions and project finance matters in the sector. Primary support comes from up-and-coming mid-level associate Nathalie Málaga, who regularly assisting local and multinational companies with legal and regulatory issues related to hydrocarbons and gas exploitation. However, former partner Jorge Córdova left the firm in February 2024.

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Key clients

  • UNNA Energía
  • Terminales del Perú
  • Tetra Energies
  • Tetra Energy Alpha
  • Checapet
  • Corporación Rico
  • OEC Peru Infraestructura
  • Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Pacifico
  • Financiera Qapaq
  • VE Soluciones Logísticas
  • Ipesa Hydro
  • Perú LNG
  • Savia Perú

Work highlights

  • Advised UNNA on ongoing environmental matters including preparing responses to administrative charges (entailing the review and analysis of background information and organising documentation), implementing strategies, and crafting additional reports and written statements.
  • Advised TP on environmental advice, enabling the company to request clarifications, support and counsel in various administrative sanctioning procedures related to hydrocarbons.
  • Advised Tetra Energies on obtaining the necessary qualifications to be recognised as an oil and gas investor in Peru by Perupetro.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ricardo Escobar