Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis
Miranda & AmadoUnder the leadership of Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis and Alberto Delgado, the team at Miranda & Amado, handles the full scope of issues related to energy, infrastructure and natural resources projects. Environmental law expert Alberto Ventura Rivas Plata, who was recently promoted to partner, is well known for his deep experience in handling approvals for mining and energy projects, while José Miguel Puiggros and Isabel Lira are names to note for high-value project financings. Associates Lisbeth Benavides, Chantal Deleplanque and César Ramírez are also noted, with Benavides advising financial entities and sponsors on project finance, Deleplanque dealing with concessions and Ramírez handling power project development and regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘Solid team with experienced lawyers at the head and senior and junior lawyers who accompany very well and are capable of handling assignments.’
‘Luis Marcelo de Bernardis - Outstanding, very strategic and his opinions consider issues of other commercial and legal matters that make him a very complete lawyer.'
'Isabel Lira - very good, her answers are always clear and she responds quickly.'
'Chantal Deleplanque - very hardworking.'
‘It is a solid and homogeneous team, they measure up to whatever size the order is, they always strive to make you feel like a special client. They are clearly the first choice compared to other offices.’
‘Luis Marcelo de Bernardis is the most complete lawyer in energy issues and especially in the regulatory management of gas pipelines.’
Key clients
- Engie Energía Perú
- Transportadora de Gas del Perú
- Petróleos del Perú - Petroperú
- Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Santa Ana
- Minera Chinalco Peru
- Consorcio Transmantaro
- Citibank del Perú
- Latin America Power Peru
Work highlights
- Advising Petróleos del Perú on developing and expanding the Talara crude oil refinery project, involving advice on project documents, corporate law, construction agreements and potential disputes.
- Providing Engie with comprehensive advice on regulatory and contractual matters, litigation, administrative procedures, and permitting, among other things, in connection with its projects in Peru.
- Advising Citibank del Perú on a financing granted by Lima Airport Partners valued at $1.2bn.
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Isabel Lira
Miranda & Amado