A ‘go-to team for regulatory and environmental matters’, Hernández & Cía’s environmental practice group provides specialist support on regulatory compliance (permits, audits) and transactional matters (M&A, financing operations), as well as advising clients on related sanctioning procedures. Best known for its work in the ming sector, the team has steadily broadened the array of mandates it attracts; recent matters including a critical water-licensing matter for Backus' Planta Huarochirí, ensuring the project's ongoing viability. The team is co-led by mining experts Miyanou Dufour and Luis Felipe Huertas del Pino, who demonstrate extensive regulatory and environmental compliance expertise. Providing additional strength on the regulatory front, Juan Pablo Macassi (mining, energy, administrative and environmental law) made partner in January 2024; with further expertise and input provided by counsels Lorena Tanji (mining & environmental law) and Evelyn López (energy, climate change and projects). At associate level, newly promoted (April 2024) seniors, Elvis Salazar (environmental regulation and administrative proceedings - particularly permitting, compliance audits and defence strategies during OEFA inspections) and Luis José Rodriguez-Mariátegui (mining and environmental law), complete the specialist team.

Praised for its ‘strategic and personalised’ approach, Miranda & Amado maintains a strong reputation in the environmental sector, handling a range of contentious and non-contentious matters. The team offers broad experience in risk management, regulatory work and sanctioning proceedings as they pertain to environmental issues. The ‘very capable’ Alberto Delgado co-leads the group, contributing experience and expertise in permitting, regulatory and compliance matters. Co-head Alberto Ventura is a recognised authority in environmental law and is noted for advising clients across the mining, infrastructure and energy sectors on an array of mandates. A former partner at boutique firm Delapuente, mining, energy and environmental counsel Luzmila Zegarra brings considerable additional expertise to the group -particularly as regards the extractive sector. Experienced associate Sandra Lock is regularly involved in the department’s most  complex cases, assisting with regulatory compliance, sustainability strategies and permitting.

'Standing out for its analytical quality and timely deliverables' the sizeable - and for many, market leading - environmental team at Rodrigo demonstrates experience across the core regulatory, contentious and transactional segments of the practice. The group’s broad expertise encompasses water management, plastic use, protected natural area matters and environmental quality standards, to name a few key areas. A deep senior bench includes practice head and natural-resources expert Francisco Tong; Jenny Caldas, who advises on an array of environmental matters including audits and the implementation of relevant management systems; and Diego Pachas, who focuses on permitting, licensing and regulatory matters; along with environmental and mining law specialists Francisco Barrios and Mariana Delgado, the latter having been promoted to the partnership in January 2025. At counsel level, Úrsula Zavala is noted for her involvement in environmental litigation matters, as well as her expertise in regulatory compliance.

Ada Alegre Consultores specialises in providing counsel on environmental management, serving both the public and private sectors. Ada Alegre leads the practice, bringing to the table twenty years of experience in environmental law and management and boasting a roster of domestic and international clients. The firm’s offering is strengthened by Vannesa Rodríguez, who specialises in mining and environmental matters.

CMS Grau is well-regarded for its expertise in environmental law, with services including ESG consulting (such as regulatory compliance evaluations and due diligence), and onsite compliance audits for a client rostter drawn from a broad array of sectors. The team is led by Vito Verna, a recognised authority in the sector who brings experience in environmental management and regulation, in addition to handling matters involving social conflict. A strong second tier includes senior associates Víctor La Madrid (environmental and administrative law), Mauricio Black, (environmental regulation - particularly as regards water resources, biodiversity and climate change), and Astrid López (environmental and administrative law, mining, sustainability and market regulation), all of whom have over 10-years' experience. Associates Lucía Gonzáles and Samantha Sánchez are also noted.

DLA Piper Perú is well-positioned to advise on a range of environmental issues, boasting a roster of national and international clients spanning the energy, mining and agriculture sectors, to name a few. The team offers guidance on regulatory and environmental due diligence, compliance and permitting matters, and sustainability measures, in addition to advising clients on judicial and administrative proceedings. Ricardo Escobar leads the team, drawing on experience across environmental, oil-and-gas and financial matters. Senior associate Nathalie Málaga receives plaudits for her deep expertise in environmental regulation and also advises clients on audits and due diligence mandates.

Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is well-positioned to assist clients with a broad range of environmental mandates, among them the identification and obtaining of necessary permits, risk mitigation, due diligence processes and administrative sanctioning procedures. Name partner Jorge Muñiz oversees the team with Renato De Vettori, who leverages his experience in the public sector to advise an array of clients across the public and private spheres. Senior associate Cecilia Torre Sandoval is a key figure in the defence of clients in administrative sanctioning procedures. The wider team also includes Milagros Mejía, a senior associate as of June 2024, who specialises in environmental regulation.

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados' environmental department provides counsel on an array of related matters, standing out for its focus on ESG. Some of its key work includes assisting with environmental management and compliance, social conflicts and inspections carried out by regulatory authorities, in addition to advising clients on administrative and criminal proceedings as they pertain to environmental issues. Team lead Vanessa Chávarry is praised for her ‘deep knowledge’ of environmental law, and contributes expertise in social and environmental risk mitigation and environmental regulatory compliance. Principal associate Johanna Romero, who focuses on the identification of social and environmental risks and compliance matters, is an additional key figure. The wider team includes associates Wendy León, who advises on sustainability measures and administrative processes; and Thaís Avalos, noted for her involvement in the defence of clients before environmental authorities.

Rubio Leguía Normand assists clients in various industries, including mining, electricity and hydrocarbons, offering counsel on environmental compliance and permitting mandates. Xennia Forno oversees the practice group and contributes expertise on contractual and due diligence matters, while Miguel Ángel Soto is noted for his knowledge of regulatory and permitting issues.

Cuatrecasas provides capable advice on environmental matters, assisting clients in the mining, electricity and fishing industries, among others. The team’s capabilities span advising on environmental management, representation in related litigation and obtaining relevant authorisations for projects. The practice group stands out for its innovative use of technology to optimise the process of ensuring environmental compliance. Having joined the firm in 2023 from Estudio Echecopar, Ina Drago leads the team, leveraging more than 20 years of experience in natural resources and environmental matters. She is further supported by recently-promoted principal associate Milagros Cacho, who is routinely engaged for her regulatory expertise, particularly as it pertains to projects in the mining, industrial and energy sectors.

Estudio Echecopar advises clients on a range of environmental matters, including regulatory compliance in each stage of their projects and crisis management; the practice group is also adept at assisting clients in sanctioning procedures. Noted for his expertise in environmental and regulatory matters, Valentín Paniagua co-leads the team with Jorge Danós, who contributes broad experience in the defence of clients in sanctioning proceedings, in addition to advising on regulatory matters. Other key practitioners are principal associate Nicole Freire, a trusted advisor to national and international clients across the energy, mining and industrial sectors; and Claudia Pacora, who is commended for her expertise in regulatory and transactional matters.

Estudio Olaechea’s environmental law practice group offers guidance on compliance matters, particularly on legal obligations that may differ as a result of amendments in the regulatory framework. José Antonio Honda manages the team, boasting a roster of clients in a range of industries including mining, agriculture and aviation. Rounding out the team are senior associate Ricardo Barrantes, who has proven key in representing clients in proceedings initiated by environmental authorities; and associate Ursula Wismann, a specialist in compliance, risk mitigation and sustainable strategies for project development.

Advising clients in a diverse range of industries including energy, transport and infrastructure, boutique firm Fabiola Capurro Abogados receives praise for its ‘comprehensive advice on environmental matters’. The practitioners assist with permitting matters, risk prevention strategies and defence in sanctioning proceedings. Overseeing the team is name partner Fabiola Capurro, who is recognised for her industry expertise and extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Clients also benefit from the insights of Carolina Meneses, a specialist in environmental and regulatory matters as well as natural resources.

Kahatt Abogados provides specialised counsel on environmental matters, particularly as they pertain to regulatory matters and risk mitigation. The team is led by Karim Kahatt, a specialist in environmental and administrative law. Other notable contacts include Boris Pacheco, who brings experience in due diligence and compliance; José Vergara, whose practice focuses on the energy, mining and agricultural industries; and Alessandra Villanueva, who advises on environmental aspects of project development across the mining and energy industries, among others.

Boutique firm Pazos Ikehara provides a ‘specialised and personalised’ service, serving clients in the mining, energy and transportation industries, among others. The practitioners draw on their broad experience in the public sector, advising on sanctioning procedures and permitting matters. The team is led by the ‘excellent’ Juan Manuel Pazos, who brings expertise in compliance matters and environmental litigation. Ernesto Soto, a specialist in public law, receives plaudits for his ‘practical approach’ to handling matters.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s environment-and-sustainable-development practice group leverages the broad experience of its practitioners, which covers both the public and private spheres. The team handles litigation before environmental agencies in addition to advising on compliance issues, with a particular focus on water-related matters. Julián Li manages the team, contributing expertise in regulatory matters and providing counsel to public and private entities. Senior associate Mariapía Torres is another key figure of the practice group, assisting with regulatory compliance matters and administrative sanctioning procedures.