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Echecopar

Projects

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru

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Our Projects Practice Group is a market leader in project development, known for its deep expertise, strategic relationships, and full-service capabilities across all sectors and industries.

Core Strengths:

  • Highly Respected Team: Composed of seasoned lawyers recognized for their excellence in project law and development.
  • Full-Service Integration: Clients benefit from multidisciplinary expertise across environmental, employment, tax, corporate, public law, litigation, and banking & finance.
  • Comprehensive Project Support: From public bids and private initiatives to procurement, construction, financing, permitting, operation, and maintenance.

Specialized Capabilities:

  • End-to-End Project Development: Expertise in every phase—from award and structuring to execution and ongoing operations.
  • Regulatory Insight: Strong relationships with Peruvian regulators and contractors ensure practical, informed guidance.
  • Government Advisory Experience: Frequent counsel to government entities enhances credibility and negotiation leverage.
  • Institutional Access: Senior lawyers maintain close ties with key national institutions, enabling unique client solutions.

Client Portfolio:

  • Diverse Client Base: Trusted by top-tier local and multinational sponsors, investors, developers, lenders, arrangers, contractors, and operators.
  • Strategic Execution: Proven ability to structure and implement complex projects with discretion and precision.

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Projects - Peru

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Echecopar boasts a talented projects practice with extensive experience advising on financing arrangements, public tenders and contentious mandates in Peru, including administrative proceedings and arbitration matters. The department also possesses strong expertise in EPC and O&M agreements relating to concessions. Its clientele predominantly comprises multinational companies and financial institutions operating in the energy, transport, healthcare and construction industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Echecopar advised Viettel Perú on two medium-term project financing transactions provided by Interbank to support the continued expansion of its telecommunications infrastructure in Peru.

Strengths

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  • Echecopar's analyses are consistent and practical, supporting decision-making in sensitive or high-risk situations. The team demonstrates sound judgement in prioritising the most critical issues while remaining mindful of the contractual and operational implications.

    Projects respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Juan Carlos de los Heros Echecopar
    Juan Carlos de los Heros Echecopar

    Juan Carlos de los Heros Echecopar

    Eminent practitioner Juan Carlos de los Heros Echecopar comes highly recommended by interviewees for his expertise in the Peruvian projects sector. He regularly represents financial institutions and concessionaires in the financing of infrastructure and development projects.

    • Juan Carlos de los Heros Echecopar is an excellent professional who leads our most complex matters and consistently achieves the best solutions to conflicts while safeguarding the company's interests.

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  • Ana Sofía Reyna Palacios
    Ana Sofía Reyna Palacios

    Ana Sofía Reyna Palacios

    Active partner Ana Sofía Reyna Palacios is highly commended by respondents for her notable experience in the projects area in Peru, especially in complex regulatory and infrastructure mandates.

    • Ana Sofía Reyna Palacios is a highly accomplished professional with considerable experience in the sector. Her contributions bring a 360-degree perspective, drawing on her experience across both the public and private sectors.

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  • Zita Aguilera Becerril
    Zita Aguilera Becerril

    Zita Aguilera Becerril

    Noted partner Zita Aguilera Becerril continues to earn praise for her involvement in the development of projects in Peru. She is particularly recognised for her experience advising on the construction and operation phases of major projects.

    • Zita Aguilera Becerril is highly knowledgeable on legal matters, and we are particularly impressed by her analytical skills and meticulous approach. We are confident that every analysis she undertakes is thorough, comprehensive and carefully considered.

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  • Diana Collazos
    Diana Collazos

    Diana Collazos

    Diana Collazos continues to acquire glowing praise from interviewees for her experience in project development in Peru.

    • Diana Collazos has a deep understanding of both the project and our business, ensuring her recommendations and support are always clear and tailored to our needs. She is a trusted adviser who is proactive, genuinely engaged and makes a real difference to our day-to-day operations.

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