The public law and regulation practice at CMS Grau is well-versed in handling a range of related mandates, including regulatory compliance, administrative proceedings, and public procurement advisory and bid support. The team is frequently instructed by clients in the telecoms, transport, infrastructure and energy sectors. The practice group is co-led by Ramón Huapaya and Nestor Shimabukuro. Huapaya has experience advising domestic and foreign companies on bidding processes, while Shimabukuro acts on project development matters and assists clients with planning and obtaining titles. Associate Oscar Alejos assists with public procurement, contract law and dispute resolution mandates.
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  • The team's key differentiator is its high availability and constant, clear communication. The firm's lawyers maintain a level of follow-up and support that is uncommon in the market, ensuring that clients always have up-to-date and accurate information on each case. This close operational approach, combined with their ability to explain complex scenarios in a simple and actionable way, clearly sets them apart from other competitors.
  • I believe that in matters of administrative law, which is public law, and regulation, they have renowned and expert lawyers in the field. This ensures that the arguments and responses we provide have the necessary solidity to navigate these issues.

Key clients

  • Aruntani
  • Lima Airport Partners
  • Integratel del Perú
  • Refinería La Pampilla
  • Lima Expresa
  • Anabi
  • Gas Natural de Lima y Callao Cálidda
  • Minsur
  • Alicorp
  • Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo COFIDE

Work highlights

Defending ARUNTANI in an amparo claim brought by the Ministry of Energy and Mines concerning the Mine Closure Plan for the Florencia Tucari unit.
Advised Lima Airport Partners on responding to a requirement issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) in connection with the update of its Airport Operations and Services Certificate.
Acted as lead counsel for INTEGRATEL in administrative litigation initiated by OSIPTEL concerning the regulatory contribution calculation for the year 2010.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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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.

Practice head

Ramón Huapaya; Néstor Shimabukuro

Other key lawyers

Oscar Alejos