LAWYER PROFILE

Miyanou Dufour

Latin America 2026

Hernández & Cía.

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Environment

Peru

17 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining

Peru

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Hernández & Cía.

Practice Areas

Environment

Mining

Career

- Extensive experience in mining law, in regulatory matters, negotiation of contracts within the mining sector, as well as acquisition of mining interests.

- Wide experience in the development of mining projects, advising in regulatory and environmental compliance, as well of defense strategy in sanctioning procedures.

- Partner in Hernández & Cía. (2018 – present).

- Partner in Osterling Abogados (2007 – 2017)

- Associate in Osterling Abogados (2001 – 2006)

- Professor of the course Contracts 2 at the Faculty of Law of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas – UPC (2006-2013)

- Ranked in the categories Mining and Environment in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

- Featured in Who's Who Legal, Mining

- Member of the Lima Bar Association.

- Member of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law

Professional Memberships

- Lima Bar Association.

Personal

Education:

- Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2005

(1st. historical position/place of the Faculty of Law)

Languages:

- Spanish, English and German.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Miyanou Dufour draws effusive approval from clients in the Peruvian mining sector, due to her activity on regulatory mandates and in arbitrations.

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Environment - Peru

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Miyanou Dufour is an exceptional lawyer with a strong client-centric approach. Her extensive experience inspires our utmost confidence.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America
Miyanou is widely regarded as the leading mining lawyer in Peru, known for her pragmatic and strategic approach, as well as her outstanding interpersonal skills.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Latin America
Miyanou Dufour is a highly competent and strategic professional. She has a comprehensive vision of the business, innovative ideas, and a remarkable leadership capacity.
EnvironmentChambers Latin America
I'm grateful for Miyanou Dufour's empathy and special consideration, in addition to her great knowledge and experience.
EnvironmentChambers Latin America