Profile

Cynthia is a lawyer specializing in mining, hydrocarbons and corporate law, with more than 18 years of experience advising local and foreign companies, as well as potential investors, on the development of infrastructure and natural resources projects in Peru. She combines a comprehensive business perspective with strong knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to each sector. She holds a master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Law and, since 2019, has taught the Mining Law module at Universidad de Piura.

Studies:

• Academy for the Advancement of Women in Law: RISE – Resilient, Inspired, Strategic, Empowered, Fordham University (2022)
• International Diploma in Renewable Energy, ESAN (2016).
• Master’s Degree in Energy and Environmental Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (2012).
• Specialization Program in Mining Law, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2010).
• Diploma in Environmental Law, University of Castilla-La Mancha (2009).
• Diploma in Mining and Environmental Law, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (2008).
• Lawyer, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2007).

Her working languages are Spanish and English.

Experience

Her professional experience focuses on providing legal advice in mergers and acquisitions transactions, due diligence processes, contractual and regulatory matters, the prevention of contractual disputes, and arbitration related to infrastructure and natural resources projects. She has participated in the design, negotiation and execution of contracts related to mining activities, including investment agreements, streaming, royalties, processing agreements, contracts under the General Mining Law, asset purchase agreements, financing and trust agreements, and other related commercial and security agreements. She also has experience in transactions and contracts in the hydrocarbons sector, including license contracts, service contracts and joint operation agreements, as well as in obtaining the qualification of oil companies in Peru. Her experience in these sectors enables her to integrate the legal, regulatory and commercial analysis required for the structuring, acquisition, financing, operation and risk management of projects in highly regulated sectors. During her master’s studies, she also completed an international internship with ClientEarth’s climate change team in Brussels, Belgium.

Academic and Publishing Collaborations

Recent Publications:

• What happened to the ANAPs? In Revista Rumbo Minero, 172 Edition, 2025.
• More joint and several liability for shareholders and directors in connection with mine closure plans? In Revista Rumbo Minero, 171 Edition, 2025.
• A step forward for REINFO? In Revista Rumbo Minero, 161 Edition, 2024.
• Toward 2023 with the national multisectoral policy for small-scale and artisanal mining. In Revista Rumbo Minero, 149 Edition, 2022.
• Environmental mining liabilities: where do we stand? In Comex, 2020.

Teaching:

• Mining and Hydrocarbons Law Course – Mining Law Module, Universidad de Piura (Lima), 2019 to date.
• Mining Law Module, Master’s Program in Regulatory Law, Universidad de Piura (Piura), July 2025.

Speaking Engagements:

• Social Management in Mining: Land Access and Communities in the Mining Law and Sustainability Training Course (panel) – Revista Advocatus – May 7, 2026.
• Innovation for Sustainability after Mine Closure (panel) – Instituto de Ingenieros de Minas del Perú – October 15, 2025.
• Promoting the Future with Innovation and Talent (moderator) – Young Mining Professionals – April 9, 2025.

Professional Organizations

• International Bar Association (IBA).
• Women in the Profession (WIP).
• Women in Mining Perú (WIM Perú).
• WAAIME Perú.
• The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNRL).
• Lima Bar Association (CAL).

 Recognition

• The Legal 500 Latin America 2026, Energy & Natural Resources: Mining.