Ernesto is a partner in the Natural Resources and Environment practice area. He has extensive experience in the public and private sectors, advising on natural resource regulation for investment projects, environmental certification, solid waste regulation, environmental supervision and enforcement, as well as social conflict management, prior consultation, and regulation matters involving indigenous peoples. His practice includes handling common administrative, disciplinary, and trilateral proceedings in regulated sectors such as the environment, mining, hydrocarbons, industry, and telecommunications.
Before joining the firm, he served as an advisor to the senior management of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, advisor to the Environmental Oversight Tribunal of the OEFA, consultant to the German Development Cooperation – GIZ in Peru, and lawyer at the law firms Rubio Leguía Normad and Lazo & De Romaña Abogados. He has also participated in social conflict negotiation teams and represented Peru before the United Nations in Geneva and at international forums in Colombia and Mexico.
Education:
- Master’s Degree in Telecommunications Economics, Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia – UNED, Spain (2013)
- Licensed in Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2010)
- LL.B., Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2009)
Certifications:
- 14th University Extension Course in Regulation with Specialization in Telecommunications organized by the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Telecommunications – OSIPTEL (2010)
Admitted to the Bar:
- Callao
Memberships:
- Special associate of the Themis Civil Association, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú.
Languages:
- Italian
- Spanish
Specialties:
- Environment
- Mining
- Energy
- Water Resources
- Telecom
- Administrative Litigation