Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados offers broad environmental expertise in relation to litigation, transactional and regulatory matters under the leadership of Francisco Tong. It is particularly well versed in matters relating to water, sewage, solid wastes, plastic use, natural protected areas and environmental quality standards. Tong has notable experience in permitting, licensing and matters relating to climate change and recycling, and counts on strong support from Jenny Caldas, who advises on regulatory and environmental issues in the hydrocarbons sector and represents clients before regulatory bodies, such as the Agency for Environmental Assessment and Enforcement (OEFA). Counsel Úrsula Zavala is a key name for water resources and sanitation matters, and issues relating to the carbon market, while Diego Pachas, who was recently promoted to partner, is recommended for health and safety and environmental matters relating to the mining industry.
Key clients
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- Minera Barrick Peru
- Repsol Exploración Perú, Sucursal del Perú (REPSOL)
- China National Petroleum Company (CNPC)
- Ball Corporation
- CBC Peruana
- Minera Forrester Peru
- Enterprise Galaxy
- Compañía Minera Raura
- Panamerican Silver Corp
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- COFACO Industries
- Sociedad Agrícola Drokasa
- Minera Barrick Peru
Work highlights
- Advising Compañía Minera Antamina on the approval of the second amendment of the Environmental Impact Statement (MEIA) of the Antamina Mining Unit to extend its mining operations in Peru.
- Advising Repsol Exploración Perú (REPSOL) on several sanctioning administrative proceedings and some administrative measures initiated or issued by OEFA regarding oil activities in Block 57 and Block 101.
- Advising CBC Peruana Food on environmental and water matters relating to the purchase of an industrial plant for the bottling of beverages.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Tong