Jorge Santiváñez

Specialist in energy regulation and corporate law, with over 25 years of experience advising companies across the energy and infrastructure sectors. Extensive expertise in regulatory, administrative, corporate, labor, civil, and commercial matters, providing strategic legal counsel on complex transactions, corporate governance, and dispute resolution, with a strong emphasis on the electricity industry.

Education

• Master of Laws (LL.M.), Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago (2012)
• Law Degree, Universidad Privada del Norte (2005)
• Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Privada del Norte (2004)
• Law Studies, Universidad de Lima (2001)

Professional Experience

Electro Dunas S.A.A.
Legal Manager (2012 – 2026)

Led the legal function of the company and its affiliated entities within Grupo Dunas.
Oversaw regulatory, corporate, and dispute resolution matters.
Advised senior management and business units on strategic legal issues.
Managed relationships with regulatory authorities, including OSINERGMIN and the Ministry of Energy and Mines.
Responsible for corporate governance across the group.

Key achievements:

• Increased the company’s value by more than threefold.
• Development and commercial operation of power generation plants (Luren and Pedregal).
• Incorporation and development of Cantalloc S.A.C.
• Negotiation of power purchase agreements (PPAs).
• Approval and execution of transmission investment plans.

Santiváñez Abogados

Senior Associate (2009 – 2012)

• Advised on M&A transactions, project finance, and corporate law matters.
• Participated in complex cross-border litigation and investment recovery processes.

Selected transactions:

• Acquisition of Financiera Crear by Banco Compartamos (~USD 60 million).
• Acquisition of the Marcona Wind Farm project by GAMESA.
• Legal advisory to Nexstar Capital Partners in international litigation.
• Structured bond issuances of up to USD 100 million.

Junior Associate (2005 – 2008)

• Involved in project finance transactions in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Conducted due diligence processes and supported transaction structuring.

Relevant projects:

• El Platanal Hydroelectric Project (USD 120 million).
• Urban transport concessions in Lima.
• Acquisition of Electro Andes (~USD 400 million).
• Acquisition of Edyficar (~USD 110 million).

Muñiz, Forsyth, Ramírez, Pérez-Taiman & Luna Victoria Abogados
Pre-professional Intern (2000–2001 / 2003–2004)

• Experience in litigation, labor, and corporate law.

Additional Programs

• Strategic Leadership Program – INALDE Business School (2025)
• Corporate Governance Executive Program – CESA (2019)
• Distributed Generation Course – PECIER (2018)
• Energy Law Course – PUCP (2014)

Professional Affiliations

• Company representative before the Legal Committee of the National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy (SNMPE).
• Regular interaction with the Committee for the Economic Operation of the Interconnected National System (COES) and other key regulatory and industry stakeholders.