Financial institutions, governmental bodies, and mining and energy companies turn to Hernández & Cía for assistance at every stage of public infrastructure and energy projects, including public procurement, permitting, concessions and project finance. Leadership of the practice is shared between José Manuel Abastos, whose background in corporate law makes him a first point of contact for financial institutions and government entities seeking advice on the financing, structuring and bidding processes of infrastructure projects, and Brendan Oviedo, whose experience with energy and climate change law makes him well placed handle project financing, development and construction within the energy space. Counsel Evelyn López is a name to note for matters relating to the power and infrastructure sectors, and senior associate Ana Vidal is recommended for public procurement and public private partnerships work. The team has recently welcomed senior associates Katherine Yesquén and Lourdes Luna Valdez, with Yesquén bringing experience in administrative, regulatory and commercial consultancy in the electric, hydrocarbon and natural gas sectors, and Luna bringing extensive knowledge of the construction of mining, energy and public infrastructure projects. Associate Sebastián Linares Luna and senior associate Natalia Gallardo left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘Great professional competence and availability to join the work team, actively collaborating throughout the structuring process. Great capacity to react to work peaks or unforeseen events.’
‘José Manuel Abastos and his team provide a comprehensive service, with great knowledge of the subject and the sector, and actively collaborating with the technical and financial team in the development of efficient solutions aligned with the market.’
‘Practical experience in the preparation of PPP contracts and analysis of the legal aspects associated with the sector.'
‘Industry insiders.'
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation – IFC
- Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- Private Investment Promotion Agency (‘PROINVERSION’)
- IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture
- Hudbay Perú
- AECON Group
- MARCOBRE
- Compañía Minera Poderosa
- Otoya MH
- Mayorsa
- Arcadis IBI Group
- Acciona Concesiones
- Concesionaria Línea de Transmisión La Niña
- Acciona Energía Perú
- Alupar Investimento
- Vari Energía
Work highlights
- Advised Inter-American Development Bank, which is the legal, technical and financial counsel of PROINVERSION, on designing, construction and operation of the Specialised Hospital of Piura and Specialised Hospital of Chimbote.
- Advised Mayorsa on the structuring, drafting and negotiation of a sophisticated transaction which led to signing a build-to-suit contract.
- Advised Acciona Concesiones on its participation as a bidder in the international tender organised by PROINVERSION for the development of the LT 500 KV San José – Yarabamba, substations, lines and associated extension, and others.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jose Manuel Abastos, Brendan Oviedo