Brendan Oviedo

Partner

Brendan Oviedo has been recognized as a leading lawyer in Energy & Infrastructure by IFLR 1000, in Energy & Natural Resources and Projects by Chambers & Partners, Latin America and Chambers & Partners Global and a leader in Energy by Legal 500.

Education
Diploma in Competition Law and Policy, World Trade Institute (Switzerland), 2006

Degree in Spanish Law, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain, 2005

Master in Energy Policy and Regulation, Center of Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law, and Policy, University of Dundee (Scotland), 2004

Universidad de Lima, Peru, 2000

Career
Hernández & Cía. (2016 to date)
President of the Peruvian Association of Renewable Energies – SPR (2019 to date).
Advisor to Peru on carbon markets and mitigation mechanisms in the negotiations under the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (2021).
President of the Electricity Committee of the International Bar Association of the International Bar Association (2016 to date)
Rubio Leguía Normand Law Firm (2010-2016)
Lema, Sorari & Santiváñez Law Firm (2007-2010)
Negotiator for Peru on carbon markets and mitigation mechanisms in negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol (2009).

Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(2004)

Olaechea Law Firm (2000-2002)

 

Teaching
Professor of the course on Public Services Regulation and Energy Law Seminar at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (2008-2012)
Professor of the Diploma of Energy Law and the Diploma of Environment of the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (2010-2012)
Professor in the Master in Energy Management at ESAN University (2010-2012)

 

Memberships
Lima Bar Association
International Bar Association

  • “Brendan Oviedo offers exceptional client service and legal support. His level of sophistication and commercial insight is outstanding, making him one of the best energy lawyers in Peru.”

    Chambers (2026)

  • “Brendan Oviedo is widely recognised in Peru for his expertise in electricity matters. He has a strong understanding not only of the Peruvian market but also of other countries across the region.”

    Chambers (2026)

  • “The firm’s lawyers have a broad professional background and an enormous knowledge of their respective areas. I would especially like to highlight Brendan Oviedo.”

    Legal 500 (2025)

  • “Brendan Oviedofronts the division. His experience in renewable energy projects is a major draw for clients from this sector.”

    Latin Lawyer (2025)