CMS Grau maintains a prominent position in the Peruvian hydrocarbon industry, acting for major service providers, as well as both domestic and international oil companies. The team offers comprehensive assistance with various energy-related areas, including exploration, production, and gas transportation and distribution, while also routinely advising on administrative and judicial proceedings related to alleged breaches of environmental and technical regulations. With significant expertise in permits, regulatory issues, contracting and financing matters, Carlos Hamann jointly leads the practice with Eduardo Guevara, who is noted for handling major operations and investment projects related to Peru's energy sector; and Jesús Abanto, a key contact for matters related to the regulation of natural gas transportation and distribution tariffs. Associate support is provided by Sebastián Orrego, who focuses on administrative sanctioning proceedings; and Melissa Meza, who regularly advises clients on exploration and exploitation contracts.

Miranda & Amado boasts a robust team of experienced practitioners, well-versed in providing expert advice on the most complex oil and gas projects. The firm’s comprehensive expertise spans transactional matters, regulatory issues and dispute resolution in the oil-and-gas sector. Hydrocarbons' projects specialist Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis co-leads the practice with Alberto Delgado, who is recognised for his expertise in M&A in the oil and gas industry. The team further includes Guillermo Bracamonte, who has extensive knowledge of the commercial, transactional and regulatory aspects related to energy, oil and infrastructure projects; and counsel Marife Martinelli, who focuses on providing regulatory advice across natural gas transportation and distribution; electricity generation, transmission and distribution; hydrocarbons and sanitation services. At associate level, the experienced César Ramírez focuses on administrative law and regulatory matters concerning energy and project mandates.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados maintains a leading position in the hydrocarbons market, offering adept guidance on intricate transactional and regulatory matters throughout the up-, mid- and downstream segments of the industry. The team’s expertise extends into diverse areas, including exploration and production contracts, joint venture agreements, natural gas distribution via pipelines and road haulage, LNG, hydrocarbon terminals and storage plants, as well as fuel stations and LPG. Practice chair Jorge Pérez Taiman is highly active across the board, from production and refining to transportation and distribution, as well as in the LNG sector, notably providing counsel on the negotiation of commercial agreements and cross-border joint ventures. Jenny Caldas specialises in the industry's environmental requirements along with related administrative procedures before regulatory entities; while Piero Scarafone is recognised for his proficiency in issues concerning hydrocarbons transportation and distribution. Carolina Noriega handles complex commercial agreements and regulatory matters linked to natural gas transportation and distribution concessions, along with related administrative procedures before regulatory bodies; and experienced associate Talia Hormaeche contributes valuable support, particularly in the negotiation and execution of concession, supply and EPC agreements related to natural gas distribution, fuel storage and the commercialisation of hydrocarbons.

Celebrating 40 years in the market, 15-strong specialist oil-and-gas boutique Vizquerra Córdova & Gálvez Abogados provides comprehensive advice on a full range of regulatory, transactional and environmental matters across the hydrocarbons sector, as well as offering an industry-focused tax and labour capability. The team is co-led by Luis Enrique Cordova and Carlos Raul Vizquerra, who are recognised both for their expertise in handling complex oil and gas sector M&A, as well as matters the length of the industry's exploration and exploitation production chain.

The twenty-five strong Barrios & Fuentes, Abogados has a broad service offering but is best known for its strength advising clients from across the hydrocarbons industry on matters ranging from oilfield block tender processes farmouts and JOAs, to commercial agreements, environmental permitting, tax structuring and the resolution of social conflicts. With specialisations in oil-and-gas, energy and environmental law, name partner Germán Barrios co-leads the team in conjunction with Renzo Roberti, who is best known for his expertise in regulation, clearances and negotiations concerning natural resources exploration and exploitation activities. Liliana Callirgos is another senior figure of note, particularly for matters related to the negotiation of hydrocarbon contracts and environmental law.

An extensive array of private and state-owned companies and public entities regularly turn to Santiváñez Abogados for its team’s expertise in regulated industries and complex corporate and financial transactions. The firm’s oil and gas practice offers comprehensive advice on a range of international transactions, spanning mergers and acquisitions, project development and financing, structured finance, regulatory consulting, and litigation. Moreover, following the firm's July 2024 merger with Martinot Abogados, it also now has excellent bankruptcy and insolvency-work credentials. Recognised for his prowess in electrical and natural gas issues, regulatory and contractual matters, and concession projects, Paul Sumar jointly leads the practice with Roberto Santiváñez, a key contact for public bidding processes for electrical infrastructure, and regulatory expert Fidel Rocha. Complementing the partners, senior associate Luigi Rossini provides valuable transactional support, covering aspects such as gas supply contracts, transport and distribution agreements, project development and industry regulation.

DLA Piper Perú's oil-and-gas team is actively engaged in advising clients across various aspects of the hydrocarbons sector, encompassing environmental compliance, sanctioning procedures for hydrocarbon handlers, and contract review and negotiation, as well as the acquisition and sale of hydrocarbons. The practice is led by Ricardo Escobar, a well-known figure - particularly as regards complex transactions and project finance matters in the sector. Primary support comes from up-and-coming mid-level associate Nathalie Málaga, who regularly assisting local and multinational companies with legal and regulatory issues related to hydrocarbons and gas exploitation. However, former partner Jorge Córdova left the firm in February 2024.

Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International's team advises clients from the oil and gas industry on a range of matters including concession agreements related to the transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids, and administrative proceedings initiated by OSINERGIM for noncompliance with hydrocarbons regulations. The team is led by Jorge Danós, an expert in administrative law and regulated market matters; and Valentín Paniagua, whose practice revolves around project finance, corporate structuring, acquisitions, divestments, and related matters for major local and international players in the sector.