Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados, Environment | Chambers Latin America Profile

About

Provided by Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados

Our Environmental Law team advises clients on compliance and monitoring of environmental and sanitation obligations, and the development of community relations strategies in mining, oil and gas, electricity and agroindustry, among other economic activities.

We participate in securing permits, in land purchase strategies, cadastral surveys, inspection and litigation processes and in our client’s interaction with the authorities. We conduct environmental due diligences for M&A transactions, for project finance and for obtaining environmental certifications.

Our advice covers design and qualification aspects for access to financing mechanisms for projects with high environmental impact, as well as on securing environmental certifications. Also, we work with business associations in drafting proposals for reforming environmental legislation.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Peru

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a revered full-service firm boasting a top-tier environment team. The team has proven to be well versed in dealing with complex environmental compliance cases related to the hydrocarbons industry, as well as assisting companies active in the energy, natural resources and agriculture areas. The department is also skilled in advising clients on environmental impact assessments, environmental management instruments, and interactions with the competent authorities, including administrative sanctioning procedures.

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Work Highlights

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados provided legal advice for Compañía Minera Antamina in the approval of the second amendment of the Environmental Impact Statement to extend its mining operations in Peru.

Strengths

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I always receive timely responses to my queries from Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados.

Environment respondent
Latin America

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados possesses a high-performance and efficient team that provides immediate responses, always with the quality and knowledge that each case requires.

Environment respondent
Latin America

I always receive timely responses to my queries from Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados.

Environment respondent
Latin America

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados possesses a high-performance and efficient team that provides immediate responses, always with the quality and knowledge that each case requires.

Environment respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Jenny Caldas

Band 1

Prestigious partner Jenny Caldas continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for her leading practice assisting clients from the hydrocarbon and mining industries with their environmental mandates.

Jenny Caldas is practical and didactic in her opinions, and always very available and eager to help in urgent issues.

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Francisco Tong

Band 3

Head-of department Francisco Tong is included in the rankings this year, following endorsement by clients for his involvement in the Peruvian environmental sector. He also has supporting expertise in the mining and natural resources areas.

Francisco Tong is kind, attentive and very professional.

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Úrsula Zavala

Band 3

Úrsula Zavala continues to be commended by interviewees for her experience advising clients in the mining and energy sectors on their environmental mandates.

Úrsula Zavala has a very relevant expertise in environmental issues.

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