Xennia Forno

Xennia Forno

/Counsel

Perú

Counsel at PPU in the Energy, Mining and Natural Resources, as well as Environmental and Sustainable Developmentpractice areas. Her professional practice focuses on advising national and foreign companies and public entities onregulation and contracting. She has significant experience in mining, participating in planning and obtaining permits atall stages of a mining project and its implementation in exploration, exploitation-beneficiation, and mine closure. On thecommercial and contractual side, Xennia has extensive experience in negotiations for the acquisition of mining projectsand/or companies; due diligence; financing; designing simple and complex contractual structures; as well as contractsrelated to ancillary activities, including negotiations with rural communities for land use and other matters, and litigationsupport. Regarding environmental matters, she advises on the preparation of Environmental Studies; during theconstruction and production stages of industrial activities; and in supervision, oversight, and sanctioning procedures.

Cita

“Xennia is a brilliant lawyer with extensive experience. She brings not only deep legal knowledge but also a strong business perspective. She approaches issues with a dynamic and flexible mindset”.

Band 1, Energy and Natural Resources: Mining, Chambers and Partners Latam 2026.​

Education

Lawyer

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

1979

Languages

Spanish / English

Work Experience

Counsel

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2025 - Currently

Partner

Rubio Leguía Normand

1999 - 2025

Member of the Mining Council

Ministry of Energy and Mines

1991 - 1999

Memberships

Lima Bar Association