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CMS Grau

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


CMS Grau

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About

Provided by CMS Grau

Our practice is renowned as a leader in the natural resources and extractive industry sectors in Peru.

Our work is oriented to render advise to national and foreign investors in legal and regulatory aspects related to the entire range of activities that are present in the sector, including counseling in the privatization and / or bidding processes before the Peruvian State, including the draft and execution of contracts for transfer, concession, investment, legal stability and tax stability, among others; compliance and accreditation of obligations relating to investment, occupational health and safety, environment, and community relations; negotiation, clearance and access to surface rights; advice for the approval of environmental permits; audits; and advice on supervision and tax procedures.

Our consultancy has a large component of M&A and financing services. Our work includes the structuring of transactions at local and transnational level, whether on M&A projects, related assets or companies; the granting of guarantees; and in general, consultancy in all types of contracting associated to the development of activities of the sector (streaming agreements, and minerals sale contracts, among others) and the implementation and start up of projects, such as EPCs and O&M.

Due to our widely recognized experience, we have not only advised mining investors, but have also been consultants in the implementation of investment promotion regulation in the sector in Peru and abroad.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

CMS Grau is a full-service firm with a seasoned mining team that offers comprehensive expertise and delivers strategic guidance to leading mining companies in Peru. The practice is proficient in handling the regulatory aspects of mining projects and exploration activities, as well as the transactional elements of structuring, acquisitions and investments in the sector.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS Grau represented Anglo American Perú in proceedings concerning alleged non-compliance with environmental rehabilitation measures before regulatory authorities, involving a contested fine.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • CMS Grau’s main strengths lie in its combination of technical expertise, strategic focus and industry knowledge. The team is highly qualified, understands businesses and has a strong appreciation of the potential risks affecting the mining sector.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Up and ComingMaria Cristina Alva
    Up and ComingMaria Cristina Alva

    Maria Cristina Alva

    Up-and-coming partner Maria Cristina Alva is recognised for her expertise in regulatory matters within the Peruvian mining sector.

    • Maria Cristina Alva's performance is consistently outstanding, both for the technical quality of her work and for her strategic judgement in complex scenarios. She has the ability to construct solid, clear and persuasive legal arguments.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAstrid López
    Associates to watchAstrid López

    Astrid López

    Associate-to-watch Astrid López enters the rankings this year, receiving strong support from clients who highlight her expertise in regulatory compliance matters within the mining sector.

    • Astrid López has an outstanding ability to develop a deep understanding of the client's business, translating operational and technical challenges into clear, viable and well-founded legal strategies.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Mining respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at CMS Grau (2)

Peru

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