Estudio Olaechea
More informationThe environmental law practice at Estudio Olaechea is led by senior partner Jose Antonio Honda and has recently been advising several high-profile clients on water rights issues, an area of increasing importance in the country. It also offers notable expertise in permitting, regulatory and compliance matters, negotiations with indigenous communities and administrative procedures brought by regulators. Honda has a strong track record in environmental work relating to the infrastructure, mining, aquaculture, agriculture, and food and beverage sectors, while senior associate Ricardo Barrantes is a name to note for regulatory and government procurement matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They were attentive to our requirements for information and analysis on certain Peruvian standards, in a timely and efficient manner.'
- 'They have the knowledge of any large firm, but their service is special, they adapt to the client's needs and have a quick and efficient response.'
- 'Good distribution of their resources, accurate evidence to respond to sanctioning procedures, good communication with the company, probity, professionalism, punctuality and responsibility.'
- 'Ursula Wismann: responsibility, professionalism, punctuality, empathy, kindness, transparency, proactivity, objectivity. Jose Antonio Honda: responsibility, professionalism, punctuality, leadership, transparency, objectivity. Ricardo Barrantes: responsibility, professionalism, kindness.'
Key clients
- APMTC
- Mar Andino Peru
- Maersk
- CMPC
- La Grama
- Imerys
Work highlights
- Advised APM Terminals Callao on environmental regulatory matters relating to its port infrastructure and operations in Callao.
- Advised Maersk Logistics on an environmental compliance audit.
- Advised La Grama on compliance issues relating to residual treatment.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Antonio Honda