About

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The members in our practice have extensive experience in the oil & gas sector having worked not only as external consultants but as in-house lawyers for transnational oil companies as well as in the sector's regulatory entities. This experience allows us to provide counseling that is not only sound from a legal standpoint, but is also always practical and the most appropriate for our clients considering the extensive business knowledge that we have gathered. 

In oil & gas we have experience advising companies in the exploration phase, in development and production, transport and distribution of natural gas concessions, refineries, storage terminals, service stations and lubricant commercialization, including all the contracts associated to these businesses, including those associated with the regulated activities of transport and distribution of natural gas, supply and transportation of natural gas contracts, contracts for the use of pipelines, EPC contracts, license agreements, concession contracts, and all else related to the business, from the extraction of the hydrocarbons in the fields, all the way to its commercialization. Also, we have vast experience in the management of permissions and authorizations, liberalization of property and legal defense in administrative disciplinary proceedings.


Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Peru

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What the Team is Known For

CMS GRAU possesses a front-running practice that shows market-leading expertise in the oil and gas arena. The Lima-based team is frequently instructed to handle mandates regarding the negotiation of concession contracts, as well as arbitration proceedings. The department is also experienced in licensing agreements and regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

  • CMS GRAU advised Grupo ATEM on the incorporation of its business in Peru. The legal team also handled the regulatory and permitting work for building storage facilities, as well as transporting, distributing and marketing fuel.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Hamann
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Carlos Hamann
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Band 1

Pre-eminent partner Carlos Hamann continues to garner praise for his market-leading practice in the Peruvian oil and gas sector. He boasts extensive expertise assisting clients with regulatory matters. Hamann is also well placed to represent clients in administrative sanctioning proceedings and arbitration claims.

Carlos Hamann is very assertive and experienced in the sector, and has a special sensibility when it comes to complex issues.

Carlos Hamann is a leading legal figure in the oil and gas industry.

Eduardo Guevara
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Eduardo Guevara
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Solid partner Eduardo Guevara continues to receive market recognition for his experience advising oil and gas clients on regulatory matters and commercial contract bids.

Eduardo Guevara has expert knowledge and a high level of government connections.

Jesús Abanto
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Jesús Abanto
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Partner Jesús Abanto breaks into the rankings this year following commendations for his oil and gas sector expertise in Peru.

Jesús Abanto has industry knowledge, as well as an understanding of regulations and regulatory actions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Peru

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas

Carlos Hamann
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Carlos Hamann
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Band 1
Eduardo Guevara
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Eduardo Guevara
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Band 2
Jesús Abanto
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Jesús Abanto
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Band 3

Members

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Alejandro Diez-Canseco

Jesús Abanto