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Miguel Grau M.

Partner
Lawyer

Contact
CMS Grau
Av. Santa María 130
Miraflores, L18
Lima
Peru
Languages Spanish, English

Miguel Grau M. is permanently recommended by international publications as a Peruvian Mining and Oil and Gas expert. He participated in important mining and hydrocarbons projects since the 80's (1980), as well as in the most relevant privatization processes carried out in the country throughout the 90's. Miguel was actively involved in the preparation, signing and execution of the Camisea exploration contract that led to the discovery of the huge Camisea natural gas deposit, representing Shell in Peru for decades.  He also advised a number of foreign companies in the conclusion of legal stability and investment contracts of major mining investment projects, such as Antamina, La Granja, Toromocho, Michiquillay, Tintaya amongst others. He was involved and served on the board of several Canadian mining companies listed in the Toronto Stock Exchange exploring in Peru and Chile.

With more than 40 years of experience, Miguel Grau M. is partner of CMS Grau, formerly Estudio Grau since 1978 and was responsible of the growth and development of the Mining and Oil and Gas areas of the firm. 

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Senior statesman Miguel Grau is an extremely experienced member of the team with almost 40 years of involvement in this area. Sources agree he deserves his ranking and label him "a fantastic lawyer." He specialises in foreign investment, privatisation and contracts for exploration.

Chambers Latin America 2015

“The vastly experienced Miguel Grau is respected by peers and -demonstrates solid knowledge and experience in corporate and mining matters”, according to clients.

Chambers Latin America 2016

Whos Who Legal ranks Miguel Grau as one of the “most highly regarded individuals” in Peru.

Whos Who Legal

Ranked “as county Senior Statesmen” in Energy and Natural Resources – Mining Latin America, placing Miguel Grau “Top leading individuals”.

Mining Latin America

Editions in Energy & Natural Resources – Mining, placed Miguel Grau as from then “top leading individuals”, ranking him as “Country Senior Statesmen”.

Chamber Latin America 2010 and 2011

Memberships & Roles

  • Lima Bar Association (CAL).
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Education

  • 1969 – Mastership in Comparative Jurisprudence, New York University
  • 1968 – Law Degree, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
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Expertise

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