CMS Grau
Partner and head of the public law practice area. He specialises in adminsitrative law, telecom, electricity and regulated services.
CMS Grau is particularly strong in administrative and regulatory matters pertaining to heavily regulated industries, such as telecoms, electricity, and oil and gas, and the team acts for both public and private entities. Ramon Huapaya heads the practice, bringing considerable experience in the regulation of public services, concessions and contracts, with a focus on the infrastructure sector; he also deals with disputes arising from government contracts, administrative procedures and arbitration. Nestor Shimabukuro, who was promoted to partner in April 2022, stands out for his work on PPPs, regulatory matters and the representation of clients in administrative procedures before government agencies, such as INDECOPI, the Agency for Environmental Assessment and Control (OEFA) and the Agency Supervisor of Investment in Energy and Mining (OSINERGMIN). Senior associate Oscar Alejos also advises on contentious matters, as well as offering notable expertise in public procurement.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Estudio Grau with Ramón Huapaya and Néstor Shimabukuro are an important team that offer high-quality services that distinguish them from other Peruvian firms.'
- 'They offer us services on time and with the highest quality.’
- ‘Estudio Grau with Ramón Huapaya and Néstor Shimabukuro have a capacity for analysis of the sector that offers us options to face the legal problems that occur in the industry.'
- 'Their attitude and responsiveness is greatly appreciated.'
Key clients
- GE Healthcare
- Luz del Sur
- ENEL Distribución
- Entel Peru
- Savia Peru
- Solgas
- Telefónica del Perú
- Compañia Minera Antamina
Work highlights
- Advised Engie Energía Perú on a procedure against the Municipality of Chilca before the Peruvian Institute for the Defence of Competition (INDECOPI).
- Advised Autopistas del Norte in relation to bureaucratic barriers contained in Supreme Decree No. 001-2022-TR, which prohibits and restricts the outsourcing of activities that "form part of the core business" of companies in various sectors.
- Advised Enel Green Power on all administrative procedures for obtaining and developing definitive concessions for generation with renewable resources in Peru before the Ministry of Energy and Mines and Regional Governments.
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
CMS Grau
Partner of the public law practice area. He specialises in administrative law, electricity and regulated services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ramón Huapaya