Miyanou Dufour

Partner

Miyanou Dufour has been recognized by Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and IFLR in the Environment and Mining category. Additionally, she has been nominated for the Corporate Lawyer of the Year category at the 2024 Latin America Awards.

Education

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2005 (1st. historical position/place of the Faculty of Law).

 

Career

  • Extensive experience in mining law, in regulatory matters, negotiation of contracts within the mining sector, as well as acquisition of mining interests.
  • Wide experience in the development of mining projects, advising in regulatory and environmental compliance, as well of defense strategy in sanctioning procedures.
  • Partner in Hernández & Cía. (2018 – present).
  • Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the International Bar Association (IBA) Mining Law Committee for the period (2024-2025.
  • Partner in Osterling Abogados (2007 – 2017).
  • Associate in Osterling Abogados (2001 – 2006).
  • Professor of the course Contracts 2 at the Faculty of Law of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas – UPC (2006-2013).
  • Ranked in the categories Mining and Environment in Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.
  • Featured in Who’s Who Legal, Mining.
  • Member of the Lima Bar Association.
  • Member of The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law.

 

Teaching

  • Professor of the course Contracts 2 at the Faculty of Law of the Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas – UPC (2006-2013)

 

Recognitions

  • Recognized by Chambers & Partners “Band 1.”
  • Recognized by The Legal 500 “Leading Partner.”
  • Recognized by IFLR1000 “Highly regarded.”
  • Recognized by Leaders League “Excellent.”

 

Memberships

  • Lima Bar Association
  • “Miyanou Dufour is an exceptional lawyer with a strong client-centric approach. Her extensive experience inspires our utmost confidence.”

    Chambers (2026)

     

  • “Miyanou is widely regarded as the leading mining lawyer in Peru, known for her pragmatic and strategic approach, as well as her outstanding interpersonal skills.”

    Chambers (2026)

  • “I’m grateful for Miyanou Dufour’s empathy and special consideration, in addition to her great knowledge and experience.”

    Chambers (2026)

  • “Miyanou Dufour is a highly competent and strategic professional. She has a comprehensive vision of the business, innovative ideas, and a remarkable leadership capacity.”

    Chambers (2026)

  • “Miyanou Dufour stands out as the team leader.”

    Legal 500 (2025)