Department profile
QA LEGAL

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


QA LEGAL

Rankings

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Peru

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

QA LEGAL is a well-regarded Peruvian boutique recognised for its expertise in the power sector. The practice regularly advises prominent clients on regulatory matters and acts in arbitration proceedings. The team also demonstrates strong capabilities in relation to power purchase agreements and power transmission project development.

Work Highlights

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  • QA LEGAL advised Asociación de Propietarios de Tierras Nuevas de Olmos (Cultivando) on tariff-setting proceedings relating to a 220kV electricity transmission line concession in Peru, valued at USD10 million.

Strengths

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  • QA LEGAL has a strong understanding of the power sector and a clear grasp of how the market operates. The team combines extensive technical and legal expertise.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1María Teresa Quiñones
    Band 1María Teresa Quiñones

    María Teresa Quiñones

    Front-running partner María Teresa Quiñones continues to enjoy a stellar reputation in the Peruvian power sector. She is frequently instructed on tariff-setting procedures, tender processes and power purchase agreements.

    • María Teresa Quiñones stands out for her highly specialised technical expertise in the power sector. Beyond her legal knowledge, she provides outstanding technical guidance and brings a practical legal perspective to complex matters.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
    • María Teresa Quiñones is an outstanding lawyer. She is exceptionally strong both as a lawyer and as an expert in the power sector, and she continues to impress in her role as an arbitrator, consistently excelling in all aspects of her practice.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingLeslie Velasquez
    Up and ComingLeslie Velasquez

    Leslie Velasquez

    Up-and-coming partner Leslie Velasquez is recognised for advising clients on the regulatory aspects of energy projects in Peru.

    • Leslie Velasquez stands out for her strong expertise and in-depth knowledge of the energy sector. She has extensive involvement in power matters and demonstrates a clear understanding of the market and its dynamics.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at QA LEGAL (2)

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