Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International advises a deep roster of both public and private clients -particularly those in the infrastructure sector- on a range of administrative matters. The team routinely assists with public procurement, public-private partnerships, government concessions and infrastructure projects. On the contentious side, it regularly represents clients in domestic and international regulatory arbitration proceedings and in administrative procedures, especially against antitrust issues cited by public entities. Practice co-head Jorge Danós is recognised for his expertise in administrative law, norms regarding the regulated markets, and infrastructure and public service concesions; while fellow co-chair Juan Carlos Morón focuses on government intervention in regulated markets, government contracts (including infrastructure concessions), public services and government control. ‘Committed professional‘ Zita Aguilera provides guidance to state agencies and private companies on public procurement matters for the implementation of infrastructure projects, and of counsel Ana Sofía Reyna is highly regarded for her advice regarding the design and structuring of private investment initiatives and processes, and public-private associations. Principal associate Laura Francia consistently supports private client projects and with initiatives from Proinversion and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Associate Enzo Rojas, who covers administrative, regulatory and competition law, joined from Rubio Leguía Normand in May 2024.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados' public law practice group distinguishes itself with a team well-versed in advising both national and international clients, particularly as regards an array of infrastructure projects including public initiatives, private projects, and public-private partnerships. The team also actively guides clients through intricate administrative procedures at various authority levels, including ministries, municipalities, regional administrations, and other governmental bodies. Carlos Carpio co-leads the team in conjunction with project development expert Verónica Sattler and is recognised for his expertise in government contracting, public procurement processes, and domestic and international public bidding processes initiated by State entities. Alejandro Manayalle manages infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and international arbitration matters; while Hugo Silva's practice covers construction, administrative law, and public procurement; and Diana Briones advises companies in the energy, transport infrastructure, telecoms and sanitation sectors on complex regulatory issues and their legal aspects. Key support is provided by counsel Augusto Effio, a public procurement expert, and associate Sandra Ubillas who focuses on projects and infrastructure mattters.

For one client, Bullard Falla Ezcurra Abogados is 'probably the most sophisticated legal support one can count on in Peru.' and the firm is a trusted advisor to numerous clients spanning the ports and airport administration, transportation, energy, retail and telecommunications sectors, among others. Guided by the collective leadership of Alejandro Falla, who can draw on invaluable public sector experience gained at the energy regulator OSINERGMIN; Eduardo Quintana, who can similarly draw on periods at both INDECOPI and OSITRAN; as well as competition specialist Lucía Villarán (whose past experience includes almost 4 years at the World Bank), and current managing partner Andrea Cadenas, the 10-strong team provides counsel on a diverse array of complex antitrust issues, administrative proceedings before the Peruvian Antitrust Authority, and regulatory and compliance matters. Key associate support is provided by experienced senior Agustín Valencia-Dongo, whose practice encompasses administrative and regulatory law, antitrust and unfair competition.

CMS Grau is a trusted advisor for a diverse array of clients - particularly those operating in the power, gas and telecommunications sectors - who draw upon the firm's extensive expertise in administrative and public law. The team provides guidance on matters ranging from complex administrative and sanctioning procedures, to concessions and the elimination of bureaucratic barriers. Practice co-head Ramon Huapaya routinely handles state arbitration, public private partnerships, sanctioning procedures, and public procurement; while fellow co-chair Nestor Shimabukuro is noted for his focus on administrative procedures and administrative-sanctioning proceedings before all regulatory entities. Another key contact is senior associate Oscar Alejos, who is recognised for his considerable experience advising contractors on public procurement matters, contract execution and dispute resolution.

In addition to its proficiency in administrative proceedings before diverse regulatory bodies and governmental entities, Garrigues' team is actively involved in advising on a range of public infrastructure projects, public procurement contracts, concession agreements and bidding processes. Leading the practice, of counsel Víctor Baca (who spent some 12 years at INDECOPI) advises both private and public entities on a broad range of administrative law matters, sanctioning proceedings, infrastructure projects and public procurement issues. Baca is solidly supported by a strong associate team including principal associates Eduardo Ortega and Giancarlo Vignolo, along with senior associate Lissy Vega Centeno, all of whom have over 12 years' experience in the sector and who between them handle administrative law issues, sanctioning proceedings, infrastructure, public procurement, construction and project development, energy, natural resources and environmental matters, telecommunications, education, and planning and zoning.

Miranda & Amado boasts a solid team of public law experts which advises clients across various regulated industries - including telecommunications, aviation, mining, and energy - on a wide array of administrative law and regulatory issues. In addition to its proficiency in public procurement matters (where the practice guides private companies through infrastructure projects and procurement processes), the team excels in handling complex administrative proceedings and disputes, including those before regulatory agency OSIPTEL. Leading the practice is Willy Pedreschi, who handles administrative, regulatory, infrastructure and public procurement matters. He is consistently supported by senior partner Enrique Felices, a specialist in competition and regulatory affairs; and Marife Martinelli, who is well known for her expertise in regulatory and administrative law in the electricity, oil and gas, and water supply sectors. At associate level, Raicza Arrunátegui contributes to complex administrative disputes, while José Quintana (who joined the firm from Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados in mid-2023) enhances the team with his valuable prior experience at OSIPTEL.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados' regulatory and administrative law practice advises clients on a range of administrative petitions and procedures before all entities of the Peruvian government, public procurement processes, public-private partnerships, concessions, and permits, licences and authorisations. Co-leading the practice are: Gerardo Soto, who brings valuable expertise in highly regulated industries and in administrative procedures gained from his previous role as a lead counsel at OSIPTEL; and Jorge Lazarte, an administrative law specialist and President of the Association for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Barriers, who re-joined the firm in September 2023. Providing additional partner-level input, Alonso Rey's broad practice encompasses mergers and acquisitions, project finance and public-private partnerships. At associate level, principal Michelle Aramburú has specialist expertise in regulated industries and administrative law, with a notable focus on infrastructure matters. Former fellow principal Mayra Aguirre moved in house at ENGIE Perú in February 2024.

Rubio Leguía Normand‘s public law team serves a diverse clientele spanning the telecommunications, construction, food and pharmaceutical sectors (among others), offering advice on a broad array of public law matters including regulations, public procurement and the development of public-private investment projects. The team is co-led by Milagros Maraví, who specialises in public tenders and regulatory policy matters (particularly, advising on major public projects and private initiatives in Peru); and Milagros Mendoza, who focuses on promoting infrastructure works and public services through development processes and public tenders (with a strong emphasis on advising clients on PPPs and public procurement contracts). Further enhancing the team’s capabilities at associate level is senior Erick Cuba, who is an expert in public procurement, concessions, and administrative procedures.

Baxel Consultores’ regulatory practice group offers comprehensive assistance to a diverse clientele, addressing a range of matters including the removal of bureaucratic barriers and navigating complex administrative procedures. Spearheaded by Christian Chávez Verastegui, a distinguished authority in regulatory and competition law in the telecommunications sector, who is also well-versed in media regulation, privacy and data security issues, the team also includes senior associate Alonso Salazar Zimmermann, whose expertise lies in competition and antitrust matters.

Estudio Olaechea’s public law and regulatory team provides comprehensive assistance to a diverse clientele, addressing both contentious and non-contentious matters ranging from administrative proceedings to regulatory issues, public procurement proceedings and concessions. The team is led by María Eugenia Yabar, who has particular expertise regarding aviation and the ports sector, and Martín Serkovic, who is best known for his standing in the telecommunications industry, across public law, regulatory, antitrust and unfair competition matters. With notable expertise in the maritime and logistics sectors, Patricia Castro -who specialises in advising on contract execution, legal reports, administrative procedures and government procurement- further enhances the team’s capabilities and service offering.

Hernández & Cía’s public law team provides strategic counsel across a breadth of public law matters, encompassing general administrative advice in the regulated sectors, sanctioning procedures, and securing licenses and permits. Additionally, the team assists with regulatory compliance analysis and legal opinions. The team is co-led by principal associate and public procurement specialist Carlos González Prada, who joined the firm in May 2023 from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria; and former Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International partner Samuel Abad, a constitutional law expert who arrived the same month. Senior associates Javier Alonso de Belaunde and Tely Porcel contribute valuable expertise in administrative procedures, and defence and legal representation in disciplinary proceedings across various public entities.

Jointly led by public law and public contracting specialists Luis Miguel Leon and Gianfranco Iparraguirre, boutique firm León e Iparraguirre Abogados handles a diverse array of legal matters encompassing competition law, intellectual property, administrative procedures, and both public and private contracting. Within these spheres, the team provides counsel to a broad spectrum of clients - including private enterprises, public corporations, and non-profit organisations - particularly as regards administrative, judicial, and arbitral disputes. Notably, the firm also maintains a strategic collaboration with Chilean firm FerradaNehme.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s public law team offers comprehensive advice on administrative law, spanning multiple regulated industries. Its expertise extends to advising on public procurement contracts, permitting processes, concession agreements and regulatory compliance. On the contentious side, the team represents clients in administrative sanctioning procedures and disputes, leveraging the experience of counsel Angie Umezawa, who leads the firm’s public law practice. Umezawa specialises in advising public companies on complex public procurement matters with government entities, as well as handling permitting procedures across various industries. She is supported by senior associate Angelita Ruiz, who has particular knowledge of aeronautical law; and partner Ronald Fernández-Dávila, who has considerable experience in bidding processes (particularly those of PROINVERSION), private initiatives and acquisitions in the infrastructure space. Former principal associate and practice co-head Carlos González Prada left the firm in May 2023.

With significant expertise in regulated sectors such as energy, telecommunications and transportation, QA Legal’s public law team is fully equipped to advise on a range of complex public law matters, including public-private partnerships, the drafting of complex agreements for energy project development, expert legal opinions, and conducting regulatory due diligence. 'Outstanding lawyer' Maria Teresa Quinones leads the team and is recognised for her broad expertise in the electric, hydrocarbons and telecommunications sectors, where she advises clients on negotiations, execution and the performance of infrastructure development PPPs, power purchase agreements (PPAs), and shared infrastructure. Associate support is provided by senior Leslie Velasquez, who primarily assists clients with energy-related arbitration, tariff setting proceedings, licensing and dispute resolution.

Santiváñez Abogados' public law practice is recognised for its dedicated focus on the energy sector, advising both public sector clients (including government agencies) and prominent electricity companies on a broad array of regulatory matters and disputes pertaining to infrastructure and energy projects. Furthermore, the firm has been boosted by it's July 2024 merger with the former Martinot Abogados, giving it particular additional strength in the bankruptcy sector. The practice is led by a trio of well-known partners: name partner Roberto Santiváñez, who is renowned for his expertise in transactional and regulatory work in the power industry; Paul Sumar, a specialist on energy and public procurement; and Fidel Rocha, who is noted for his depth of knowledge in regulatory issues spanning the energy, infrastructure, mining, and environmental sectors. Experienced support is provided by counsel Jose La Torre and senior associate Abel Venero.