The regulatory and administrative law group at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is active in the energy, mining, telecoms, transportation and ports sectors and advises on administrative petitions and procedures before ministries, regulatory agencies and local governments. Practice head Gerardo Soto is experienced in highly regulated industries and in administrative procedures before OSINERGMIN, OSITRAN and INDECOPI; he is also a name to note for public law issues pertaining to PPPs. Alonso Rey is noted for project finance, concession processes and administrative matters, while principal associate Michelle Aramburú is well versed in privatisation processes and matters relating to infrastructure projects. Mayra Aguirre, also a principal associate, is a key contact for permitting, licensing and authorisations. Since research concluded, administrative specialist Jorge Lazarte has rejoined the firm after some 12 years in various in-house and institutional roles (including a executive president of the Association for the Removal of Bureaucratic Barriers, ALEB) - effective as of September 2023.
Testimonials
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- 'The firm is specialised in corporate law and public law.'
- 'Gerardo Soto is a lawyer of great prestige and knowledge.'
- 'It seems to me a Firm that manages the relationship with its clients very well, giving them timely support on various issues.'
- 'The Payet law firm and, in particular, the partners and associates in the Regulation and Public Law area, are professionals with a solid track record, extensive knowledge and extensive experience in the sectors we consult. We have worked for many years with this firm and with these lawyers and we have always had exceptional attention, very dedicated.'
- 'Very solid lawyers in their legal opinions. Their knowledge and experience in the sectors consulted is demonstrated. Gerardo Soto and Carlos Baldeon.'
Key clients
- Inca Rail
- Minera Boro Misquichilca
- Banco BBVA Peru
- Terpel Comercial del Perú
- Enel Group
- Transportadora Callao
- Breca Group
- Limagas Natural Perú (Lipigas Group)
- Sacyr Concesiones Peru (Sacyr)
- Gold Fields La Cima
- Prima AFP (PRIMA)
- Los Portales Estacionamientos
- Supermercados Peruanos
- AFT Integra
- CDTEL
- Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus y Johnston
- Compañía Minera Poderosa
- GE Healthcare del Perú
- Hotel Limafores 290 (Grupo Hotusa)
- Electro Dunas
- Urbanova Inmobiliaria
Work highlights
- Providing continuous advice to Inca Rail on regulatory and administrative matters before public entities such as the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the regulator (OSITRAN) and the railway line concessionaire.
- Advised Terpel Comercial del Perú on matters related to the regulation of oil and hydrocarbons derivative products.
- Advised Minera Boroo Misquichilca and Banco BBVA Peru on the development and implementation of medical services in Santiago de Chuco, La Libertad, following agreements executed with the regional government.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gerardo Soto