Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados' public law practice group distinguishes itself with a team well-versed in advising both national and international clients, particularly as regards an array of infrastructure projects including public initiatives, private projects, and public-private partnerships. The team also actively guides clients through intricate administrative procedures at various authority levels, including ministries, municipalities, regional administrations, and other governmental bodies. Carlos Carpio co-leads the team in conjunction with project development expert Verónica Sattler and is recognised for his expertise in government contracting, public procurement processes, and domestic and international public bidding processes initiated by State entities. Alejandro Manayalle manages infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and international arbitration matters; while Hugo Silva's practice covers construction, administrative law, and public procurement; and Diana Briones advises companies in the energy, transport infrastructure, telecoms and sanitation sectors on complex regulatory issues and their legal aspects. Key support is provided by counsel Augusto Effio, a public procurement expert, and associate Sandra Ubillas who focuses on projects and infrastructure mattters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Very solid team with vast experience in different sectors and industries.'
  • 'Diana Briones is very capable, reliable and hard-working. She follows up constantly and keeps the work tidy.'
  • 'The team is characterised by their promptness, speed, and availability to deal with the queries we raise. They have the ability to develop practical and effective responses in challenging contexts.'
  • 'They transmit confidence based on solid experience, creativity and imagination. Their knowledge is highly relevant and widespread in the field of public law practice.'
  • 'Carlos Carpio is a star. We have known him for more than 25 years, and he has been not only a lawyer but also the company's consigliere. A luxury professional.'
  • 'Hugo Silva is a recognised expert in the field. He gives his opinions with great seriousness and aplomb and has given us a great deal of confidence based on his personality.'
  • 'Augusto Effio provides very pertinent advice on what we need, with a recognised mastery of his specialisation.'

Key clients

  • Rutas de Lima
  • Lima Airport Partners
  • Consorcio Constructor M2 Lima
  • APM Terminals Callao
  • Salog
  • DP World
  • Marcobre
  • Telefónica del Perú
  • Cencosud Perú Shopping
  • SADE CGTH
  • PLM Inversiones Inmobiliarias
  • Inversiones La Madalena
  • Enterprise Galaxy
  • ABB
  • Entel Perú
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • MDBA Italia

Work highlights

  • Advised DP World on regulatory, administrative, and contractual matters related to the performance of their obligations under the concession agreement for the South Pier of the Port of Callao.
  • Advised Lima Airport Partners on regulatory matters in connection to the development of the expansion of the Jorge Chavez International Airport, Peru's main airport and one of the main connection hubs in the region.
  • Advised Microsoft Corporation and its local subsidiary Microsoft Perú on the performance of unprecedented contracts executed with the Peruvian Tax Authority (SUNAT) to digitalise the entity’s electronic invoices and receipts.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Carpio, Veronica Sattler

Other key lawyers

Alejandro Manayalle, Hugo Silva, Diana Briones, Augusto Effio, Sandra Ubillas.