Ricardo Montero Cevallos
Expert Consultant
rmontero@clgroup.pe
Ricardo Montero Cevallos is a lawyer with more than 15 years of experience in Construction and Infrastructure Law, having worked in top-level local and transnational companies in the hydrocarbon, infrastructure and construction sectors.
Specialist in Construction Law and EPC Contract Administration (Design and Construction), with solid training in projects executed under the regime of Public-Private Partnerships and FIDIC standardized contracts. He has led and participated in Negotiations, claims management and dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration, direct dealings, technical reviews and contractual audits.
It is characterized by its Ability to perform in highly demanding environments, integrating multidisciplinary teams and working under pressure. Is proactive, innovative and exercises a transformational leadership supported by solid ethical principles.
His career includes roles such as Contract Management Leader and Senior Contract Administrator, participating in EPC, FIDIC projects and other contractual models in road, mining, and hydrocarbon infrastructure projects nationwide, providing strategic advice and collaborating with contractors, concessionaires, private companies and consortiums.
It is distinguished by its preventive approach, strategic vision and interdisciplinary leadership skills, contributing to success and strengthening infrastructure projects.
Specialties
- Construction law.
- Contract Law
- Civil Liability
- Contract Administration
- Claims Management
- International standard contracts
- Prevention and alternative dispute resolution (Direct Dealing, Negotiation, Dispute Board, National and International Arbitration)
- Infrastructure Projects under the Public-Private Partnership Modality
Experience
- He has been a legal advisor in the contractual management of the Turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contract for the Mandatory Works of the Modernization and Development Project of the Salaverry Multipurpose Port Terminal (Stages 1 and 2, and functional components of Stages 3 and 4), entered into between CONSORCIO REDRAM – TUCUMANN and Salaverry Terminal Internacional SA, for up to an amount of US $108MM.
- He has developed as a legal advisor in the contractual management of the FIDIC Red Book Contract “Civil Works – General San Martín Port Terminal – Pisco”, between CCPSM – San Martín Port Construction Consortium and Paracas Port Terminal, for an amount of US$$129MM.
- Has assumed the position of Contract Administrator in the management of Contract for the “Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning of the Inmaculada Mining Plant”, held between GyM and Compañía Minera Ares SAC, under the Turnkey and Lump Sum modality, for an amount of US$$144MM.
Education
- Lawyer – University of Lima
- International Master in Project Management – EAE Business School (Polytechnic University of Catalonia - UPC)
- Diploma of Specialization in Regulation, Management and Supervision of Construction Contracts – ESAN
- Specialized Program in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution – UPC
- Course: Variation and Claims Management and Dispute Resolution – FIDIC
- Specialized Course on Infrastructure Projects Under the Public-Private Partnership Modality – UTEC
- Diploma in Construction Management – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Memberships
Callao Bar Association
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Advanced)
