Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Peru
5 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Rafael Lengua
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining
Career
Head of the Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Department in Peru, with broad experience on corporate, M&A and financial transactions. From 2010 to 2012, worked as lawyer at Cleary Gottlieb (New York and Sao Paulo). Has been General Counsel of Minera Miski Mayo (a joint venture among Vale, Mosaic and Mitsui) and advisor to the President of the Council of Ministers. Provides legal and strategic advice to companies, financial institutions and funds, with a focus in the mining industry, on their investments, transactions, projects and operations in Peru. Admitted to practice in Peru and New York.
Professional Memberships
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
American Bar Association
Cleary Gottlieb Alumni
New York State Bar
Personal
2004 Lawyer
Universidad de Lima
2010 Master of Law
Columbia University School of Law
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Energy & Natural Resources: Mining - Peru
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Solid partner Rafael Lengua demonstrates a strong practice within the mining market in Peru. He comes highly recommended by interviewees due to his leadership skills and field knowledge.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
I have always found Rafael Lengua to provide a high level of service and to bring a strong awareness of the commercial context to his work.
Energy & Natural Resources: MiningChambers Global Guide
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