The ‘very professional and committed’ projects team at Hernández & Cía is particularly experienced in advising clients on energy projects and water treatment matters, and also possesses in-depth knowledge of project financing, PPPs, bidding processes and concessions. The team, jointly headed by José Manuel Abastos and Brendan Oviedo, is able to advise both private organisations and government entities on domestic matters. Other key team members include senior associate Natalia Gallardo, whose recent work includes advising clients on the development of water and sanitation projects, and associate Ana Vidal, who has recently been involved in the structuring of infrastructure projects, as well as in the bidding process of two hospitals. Since publication, Vidal has been promoted to senior associate - effective as of February 2024.
Testimonials
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‘Hernández's team is very professional and committed, it has complied with the activities contracted properly.’
‘The people on the team are very professional and compliant.’
‘Commitment and flexibility of the team to achieve the expected results within the expected deadlines.’
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Private Investment Promotion Agency
- AIC Economía
- IDOM
- Hudbay Perú
- Arcadis IBI Group
- Acciona Concesiones
- Concesionaria Línea de Transmisión La Niña
- Canadian Solar
- Asociación de Emprendedores para el Desarrollo e Impulso del Vehículo Eléctrico en Perú
- Comisión de Promoción del Perú para la Exportación y el Turismo
- Celeo Redes Perú S.A.C. via Santa Bárbara Consultants
- Libélula Comunicación Ambiente y Desarrollo
Work highlights
- Advised International Finance Corporation during the bidding process, having elaborated the relevant documents for a PPP for the design, construction and operation of the Headworks and Conduction of Drinking Water Supply in Lima.
- Advised IDOM and IADB during the bidding process, preparing the pertinent documents for implementing six wastewater treatment plants’ investment projects.
- Assisted AIC Economía and IADB to conduct a market survey to identify financial and legal issues, in order to introduce changes and make recommendations for the final version of the concession contract for the Longitudinal de la Sierra Highway Section 4.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jose Manuel Abastos, Brendan Oviedo