Energy & Natural Resources: Power
Peru
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Abel Venero
Latin America 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Santiváñez Abogados
Latin America
Practice Areas
Specialist in energy regulation, promotion of public-private partnerships in infrastructure, project development and administrative law. He also has significant experience in transactional matters in regulated sectors, including hiring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganization and bank financing.
Rankings: Associate to Watch, Chambers and Partners Latin America Guide, Rising Star, The Legal 500.
Career
- Partner at Santiváñez Abogados (2011, 2013 – to date).
- Intern at Luz del Sur S.A.A. (2009-2010).
- Intern at Energy Partners (2008-2009).
Professional Memberships
Member of the Lima Bar Association.
Education
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
Bachelor degreein law
2005 - 2011
University of Dundee, Scotland
LLM in Energy Law and Policy from the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mining Law and Policy (CEPMLP)
2012 - 2012
Languages Spoken
English, Italian, French and Portuguese.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Latin America
Energy & Natural Resources: Power - Peru
Up and Coming
Individual Editorial
Up-and-coming lawyer Abel Venero continues to receive excellent feedback from the market for his activity in the Peruvian power arena.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Abel Venero has analytical capacity and regulatory knowledge, and is very clear in his explanation of issues.
Energy & Natural Resources: PowerChambers Latin America
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