Highlighted for its 'deep knowledge of the legal framework for PPP schemes in Peru', Hernández & Cía provides guidance on project finance, public procurement, concessions and permitting matters. Co-head José Manuel Abastos has significant experience in project finance and regulatory matters, while fellow team lead Brendan Oviedo provides expertise on M&A, general financing and project development, with a focus on the energy and infrastructure industries. At the senior associate level, standout practitioners include Ana Vidal (promoted to senior in February 2024), who is experienced in structuring infrastructure projects across a range of segments; Lourdes Luna, a construction law specialist; and Julien Labory-Alicq, who excels in financing matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Brendan Oviedo and his team are able to provide reliable, first-class advice within the client’s requested timeframes, and all at a competitive price. '
- 'They are capable of adapting to a changing and highly demanding environment in order to meet their clients’ needs.’
- ‘Brendan Oviedo is a lawyer with extensive knowledge of infrastructure and a great capacity for empathy in understanding what his clients need. Oviedo’s empathy in understanding what his clients need, together with his ability to prepare the documents required by those clients, makes this lawyer a great asset for the companies that engage him.’
- ‘The firm has a high level of specialisation in legal advice on infrastructure, particularly in project structuring under PPP schemes. This specialisation is further strengthened by their strong knowledge of the Peruvian framework.'
- ‘The team’s best quality is their deep knowledge of the legal framework for PPP schemes in Peru.’
- ‘High availability of the team and commitment to delivery. Strong sectoral knowledge and understanding of PPP processes.’
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- Private Investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSION)
- Idom Consulting, Engineering, Architecture
- Hudbay Perú
- Activos Mineros
- Compañía Minera Antapaccay
- Aecon Group
- Alupar Peru
Work highlights
Advising the Private Investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSION) on the design and structuring of the Lima Headworks and Drinking Water Pipeline Project as a PPP project.
Advising IDB, IDB Invest and PROINVERSION on the design and structuring of six wastewater treatment plants’ investment projects.
Advised PROINVERSION on the preparation for the bidding process for the project 'Improvement and extension of the services of collection, treatment and final disposal of wastewater in seven districts of Huancayo province'.
Practice head
Jose Manuel Abastos; Brendan Oviedo
Other key lawyers
Ana Vidal; Lourdes Luna; Julien Labory-Alicq