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Infrastructure & Projects

We are recognized by our vast experience in providing advice to national and foreign investors in public or private infrastructure projects and / or public services related to: ports, roads, airports, public and urban roads, public schools, hospitals, social housing, treatment plants, logistical infrastructure, and public cleaning services, among others; as well as in private investment projects on assets owned by the State under assignment contract schemes, usufruct, and surface land, among others (Projects over Assets).

Our services include:

  • The design, development and execution of Private Initiatives (Non Solicited Proposals), accompanying the client in all the stages of the process.
  • Advising on the participation in bids or tenders of Public Private Partnership (PPPs) projects or in Projects over Assets, accompanying the client in all stages of the process.
  • Advising in the development and execution of PPPs or Projects over Assets.
  • Permanent advice on issues related to projects of public investment and PPS.
  • Advising in the development and execution of Public Works for Tax Deduction.
  • Advice in all types of public procurement matters.
  • Legal opinions related to PPPs, Projects over Assets, and Public Works for Tax Deduction, among others.
  • Advice on M&A transactions related to infrastructure projects and / or related assets.
  • Design of corporate structures for investment and / or participation in PPPs and / or infrastructure projects in general.

We are a dynamic practice that adapts to the changes in the market and to customer needs. We have a team of professionals specialised in different areas of practice that allow us to meet the requirements of each project and provide a comprehensive service in all related matters, such as environmental, tax, financial, corporate, and real estate (property clearance and interference release), among others.

Market commentators point to CMS Grau's project finance expertise, particularly when it comes to public-private partnership projects.

Chambers Latin America 2022 | Projects

Noteworthy practice group advising an impressive international clientele on a variety of projects. Assists with PPPs, project structuring and operation, as well as public bidding processes. Has particular strength in infrastructure mandates related to hospitals, roads and mining ventures. Regulatory aspects of transactions are a further area of focus.
Strengths Client suggest that the projects team at CMS Grau is formed of "highly professional and proactive strategists that possess vast knowledge and expertise in this field, in addition to a very client-focused attitude."

Chambers Latin America 2018

Well-established team assisting clients with a range of projects including port infrastructure, highways and mining. Regularly advises on PPP, public bids and the structuring and implementation of projects for an impressive portfolio of international clients.

Chambers Global 2017

Michelle Barclay Thorne comes highly recommended by clients, who state: "She is a very professional and committed lawyer, with a good ability to find diverse options to solve any legal issues quickly.”

Chambers Latin America 2017

CMS Grau boosted its practice with the hire of former Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano, Abogados senior associate, Ramón Huapaya, as counsel. He is noted for his public law expertise, as is Giancarlo Villafranqui, who heads the team in conjunction with corporate law expert Michelle Barclay. Barclay and Villafranqui are singled out for their ‘great knowledge of their subject matter, timely delivery and client-oriented service’, and have broad sector capability, with particular expertise in public road, port, health and educational infrastructure. Highlights include advising PROINVERSION on the development of the $215m Salaverry Port Terminal project. Associates Úrsula Cedrón, Daniela Camacho and Néstor Shimabukuro are key members of the team.

Legal 500 2017

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