With significant expertise in regulated sectors such as energy, telecommunications and transportation, QA Legal’s public law team is fully equipped to advise on a range of complex public law matters, including public-private partnerships, the drafting of complex agreements for energy project development, expert legal opinions, and conducting regulatory due diligence. 'Outstanding lawyer' Maria Teresa Quinones leads the team and is recognised for her broad expertise in the electric, hydrocarbons and telecommunications sectors, where she advises clients on negotiations, execution and the performance of infrastructure development PPPs, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and shared infrastructure. Associate support is provided by senior Leslie Velasquez, who primarily assists clients with energy-related arbitration, tariff setting proceedings, licensing and dispute resolution.
Testimonials
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- 'Professionals with extensive expertise in regulatory law, with an emphasis on utilities and network industries. Compared to other firms, it has a vision and analysis that combines conceptual aspects and practical legal analysis very well.'
- 'The leadership of María Teresa Quiñones has remarkable capabilities for the application of regulatory theory to the analysis of the legal framework and contracts, both in concession and civil law.'
Key clients
- Kallpa Generación
- Petrotal Peru
Work highlights
- Advised Linklaters, as counsel to ENAGAS, in connection with ICSID Case ARB/21/65 against the Republic of Peru; this international investment arbitration involves the analysis of the constitutional and legal provisions protecting investments, through BOOT agreements, in the energy sector.
- Advised Petrotal Peru on the drafting and negotiation of a BOOT contract for the implementation and operation of a gas-fired power generation plant, as well as the power supply to its oil-related operations.