Department profile
Santiváñez Abogados

Energy & Natural Resources: Power

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


Santiváñez Abogados

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About

Provided by Santiváñez Abogados

We give legal advice on transactional and regulatory matters to investors, operators, major consumers, regulating agencies and government institutions and corporations. This includes advice on project development and financing, acquisitions, investments, regulated and non-regulated business, rates and price regulation, interconnection and access to infrastructure networks, operating licenses, regulatory proposals, and disputes, among other matters.

Also, we help our clients obtain concessions, authorization, permits, licenses and authorization to carry out an economic activity in the national electric power market and to execute investment projects, sign/renegotiate electric power generation, transmission and distribution concession contracts, obtain/transfer electric power infrastructure rights through public and private competitive bidding and by signing/renegotiating the resulting contracts (including corporate due diligence), and sign/renegotiate construction and related service contracts.

We offer legal advice on commercial transactions in the regulated and unregulated energy infrastructure (electric power and gas) commodities and services market, such as: the physical supply of electric power and energy, self and co-generation, natural gas supply, gas distribution contracts, among other matters.

We help our clients to deal with any disputes (national or international) that could arise between them and other private companies or government institutions or corporations. 

Clients (2)

  • Electro Dunas
  • Proinversión

Industries (2)

  • lectrical distribution
  • Electricity generation

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Peru

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Santiváñez Abogados is a top-tier full-service firm that possesses a stellar bench of lawyers in the Peruvian power sector. The team is well equipped to handle a wide variety of mandates, including transmission agreements and commercial matters relating to energy projects undertaken by both private companies and prominent public entities. The firm's power practice is also highly experienced in the commercial and regulatory aspects of the Peruvian energy industry.

Work Highlights

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  • Santiváñez Abogados advised Compañía Minera Zafranal on the bidding process for power transmission and energy supply infrastructure relating to the USD1.3 billion Zafranal mining project.

Strengths

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  • The Santiváñez Abogados team has deep knowledge of the Peruvian market and delivers a personalised, comprehensive and efficient service. The team demonstrates a strong ability to handle constantly evolving requirements.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
  • Santiváñez Abogados demonstrates exceptional expertise in the power sector. The firm is among the leading specialists in the field, and its advice is consistently insightful and effective.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Roberto Santiváñez
    Band 1Roberto Santiváñez

    Roberto Santiváñez

    Pre-eminent partner Roberto Santiváñez continues to garner praise from clients for his knowledge and expertise in commercial agreements and contractual mandates in the power sector in Peru.

    • Roberto Santiváñez stands out for his willingness to help and his extensive knowledge of the power sector across all its aspects. He is able to discuss highly technical issues thanks to his deep expertise, while also demonstrating a strong ability to conduct regulatory analysis.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
    • Roberto Santiváñez is a true leader in his field, inspiring confidence through his outstanding technical expertise and strategic vision. He handles complex matters with clarity and precision, and his ability to address challenges effectively makes him a key adviser with significant impact.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingAbel Venero
    Up and ComingAbel Venero

    Abel Venero

    Up-and-coming lawyer Abel Venero continues to earn strong market recognition for his activity in the Peruvian power arena, with notable experience in transactional matters and regulatory advisory work.

    • Abel Venero is an excellent lawyer, particularly rigorous in power sector matters and in ensuring the coherence of highly complex structures. He is highly knowledgeable, delivers effective responses and understands the particular needs of clients.

      Energy & Natural Resources: Power respondentLatin America

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