Miguel Angel Soto
Rubio Leguía NormandRubio Leguía Normand covers a broad spectrum of environmental matters for manufacturing, energy and natural resources companies. The firm is also a popular choice among financial institutions, investment funds and sponsors, which seek assistance with environmental risk assessments and permitting for project development, including issues relating to environmental protection, air quality, water rights and hazardous waste management. Xennia Forno leads the group, advising mining companies on due diligence, contracts and land use through to litigation. Miguel Angel Soto stands out for his advice to energy and mining clients, which he assists with natural resources use and management law, and a range of permitting and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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‘Xennia Forno and Miguel Angel Soto are committed to service, they have extensive knowledge of the field and experience to provide solutions according to the needs.'
‘Commitment and quality of service.’
Key clients
- U-guil
- Scania
- GrandVision
- Grupo Cobra
- Sercosta
- Belcorp
- Cosapi
- Sowitec
- Olympic
- Frontera Energy
- Transtotal
- Logistica Quimicos del Sur
- IIRSA Norte
- Stracon
- Terna
- H2Olmos
- Association of Cement Producers - ASOCEM
Work highlights
- Conducting an environmental site assessment (legal and technical) regarding an area for a future manufacturing plant, to determine compliance with applicable environmental regulatory requirements.
- Advising a client on contentious issues, such as the defence of administrative complaints regarding environmental and technical issues.
- Assisted Grupo Cobra in the evaluation process of the environmental and water regulation permits required for potential renewable projects, as well as the analysis to secure land and regulatory permits.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Xennia Forno