Miguel Ángel Soto

/Partner

Perú

Partner in the Energy, Mining & Natural Resources, as well as Environment & Sustainable Development practice areas. His professional practice focuses on advising mining and energy companies, as well as other stakeholders in the sector, including investors, government entities, multilateral organizations, and international cooperation agencies. He also has experience in the development of mining and energy projects, including corporate transactions, negotiation of agreements, execution of investments and divestments, acquisition and financing of projects and assets, identification and management of permits, consulting on regulatory compliance, as well as the analysis and management of complex environmental and social aspects related to the use and management of natural resources.

Legal Advisory

Sustainable Development and Environmental Law

Mining, Energy and Natural Resources Law

“Working with Miguel Ángel Soto is the closest thing to working with an in-house lawyer. He is always attentive to the requirements of the company, even outside the scope of consultations”.

Band 2. Natural Resources: Mining, Chambers and Partners Latam 2026.

Education

MBA

CENTRUM PUCP

2023

Master's in Innovation and Sustainability

EADA Business School

2022

International Program in Gas and Oil Management

Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología

2017

Second Specialization in Environmental and Natural Resources Law

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

2012

Lawyer

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

2012

Languages

English / Spanish

Experiencia laboral

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2025 - A la fecha

Partner

Rubio Leguia Normand

2009 - 2025

Regulatory Quality Consultant

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

2017 - 2018

Memberships

Lima Bar Association

Academic and Teaching Activities

Professor in Water Resources Management and the Diploma in Mining Law

GERENS Escuela de Posgrado

2023 - Currently

Professor in the Environmental Law Specialization Program

Universidad Continental Postgrado

2023 - Currently

Adjunct Professor – Mining and Energy Law

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

2012 - 2013