About

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Our environmental team is one of the largest in the Peruvian market, and our practice is one of the most reputable in the country. We advise national and foreign clients from different sectors, such as mining, industrial, electricity, hydrocarbons, agriculture, among others. 

We combine knowledge of environmental regulation with the specific needs of each client, providing a personalized and multidisciplinary approach, with a holistic view of each economic activity. 

We provide advice in environmental permit planning, consultancy services, due diligence for transactional purposes, legal counsel in administrative inspection and/or sanctioning procedures, criminal enforcement and environmental litigation. We also identify, systematize, and verify compliance with legal, environmental, and regulatory obligations through the preparation of matrices and the performance of audits.

Similarly, our services include assistance on specific environmental issues, such as environmental certifications, prior consultation matters, land use planning, solid waste management, water use, effluent and emissions management, extended producer responsibility, endangered species, cultural resources, radioactive materials, and environmental emergencies, along with other matters.


Chambers Review

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Environment - Peru

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hernández & Cía. is a market-leading Peruvian firm fostering a strong team of experienced environment lawyers. The team is known to handle a range of mandates, including environmental impact assessments, permits and administrative sanctioning procedures, in addition to other compliance and regulatory work. The department services key clients from the mining and energy industries.

Work Highlights

  • Hernández & Cía supported Antamina in achieving environmental compliance for wastewater discharge management at the Antamina Mine.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Miyanou Dufour
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Miyanou Dufour
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Band 1

Esteemed partner Miyanou Dufour is a key player in this space, and is well placed to assist local and international clients with environmental audits, the modification of environmental management systems and related regulatory mandates, as well as representing clients in environmental sanctioning proceedings.

Miyanou Dufour is a highly competent and strategic professional. She has a comprehensive vision of the business, innovative ideas, and a remarkable leadership capacity.

I'm grateful for Miyanou Dufour's empathy and special consideration, in addition to her great knowledge and experience.

Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino
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Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino
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Band 2
Established partner Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino offers extensive expertise advising clients from the mining and energy industries on a broad range of environmental mandates, including environmental audits, sanctioning proceedings, and environmental licences.

Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino's experience and leadership are key to the management of Hernández & Cía's services.

Juan Pablo Macassi
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Juan Pablo Macassi
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Band 3

Up-and-coming lawyer Juan Pablo Macassi continues to garner ample praise from clients for his work in the environmental sphere.

Juan Pablo Macassi is a very capable, knowledgeable, dedicated and disciplined lawyer. He always contributes to our management.

Joseline Perez
Joseline Perez
Associates to watch

Senior associate Joseline Perez continues to attract praise for her support in the Peruvian environmental sphere, particularly in the mining sector.

Joseline Perez is highly competent and strategic. She skilfully handles complex legal aspects, understanding the dynamics and challenges of the mining sector. Her solutions align with our objectives.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hernández & Cía.

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Environment

Miyanou Dufour
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Miyanou Dufour
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Band 1
Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino
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Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino
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Band 2
Juan Pablo Macassi
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Juan Pablo Macassi
3
Band 3
Joseline Perez
Joseline Perez
Associates to watch