‘Very solid in terms of M&A’, the Garrigues team offers ‘super experience in national and international transactions’ under the leadership of Sergio Amiel. The sizeable team is present in large M&A deals in the domestic market, and also acts as local counsel for large international firms on cross-border transactions. The team includes a number of practitioners with experience at top-tier New York firms. Practice head Amiel, in addition to his strong M&A expertise, handles project development, project finance and capital markets work. José Francisco Meier is another key member of the team, with experience in corporate transactions and structured and project finance, while banking and finance practitioner Thomas Thorndike also provides support on deals. Beyond the partners, counsel Héctor Zegarra is experienced in foreign and domestic deals and has previously handled transactions in the Spanish market during his time in the firm’s Madrid office. Principal associate Jorge Fuentes is also noted.
Corporate and M&A in Peru
Garrigues
Responsables de la pratique:
Sergio Amiel
Les références
‘The Garrigues Lima team is very solid in terms of M&A, and corporate law.’
‘They have super national and international experience in transactions.’
‘Sergio Amiel has a lot of experience and is a leader in the country and the region.’
Principaux clients
Enerflex Corporation
Andean Telecom Partners
Krealo
Intercorp Financial Services
Agromillora Group
Viru Group
Advent International
SK Innovation
Beat
Jamestown
Quironsalud
Heineken International
Limba Services
Green Gold Forestry Peru
Inversiones Piuranas
Boylesports
CCLA Desarrollo y Rentas Urbanas
Family Farms Peru
Solenis
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Intercorp, a Peruvian financial institution, on the acquisition of a 50% stake in payment processor Procesos de Medios de Pago (PMP) from Scotiabank.
- Advising Krealo, Corporate Venture Capital of Credicorp, to acquire 100% of the shares of Sami Shop.
- Advising Enerflex Corporation, as buyer, on the acquisition of Exterran’s participation quotas in Exterran Peru, a former subsidiary of Exterran Corporation, in the context of a global merger.
Miranda & Amado
The corporate M&A team at Miranda & Amado receives plaudits for its ‘impeccable commitment and dedication', in addition to its 'unique work capacity, which makes it possible to solve complex issues in tight timeframes’. Its broad corporate expertise encompasses M&A, corporate governance, joint ventures, reorganisations and commercial contracts, and the team is well versed in large cross-border transactions, with a focus on regulated sectors, such as oil and gas, electricity, infrastructure, agriculture and finance. The group is led by Roberto MacLean, who has over 20 years of experience in corporate matters; he is supported by Luis Miranda, who acts for foreign and domestic companies in M&A and dispute resolution. Bruno Amiel, another key practitioner, is recommended for commercial, corporate and civil law issues, while Nathalie Paredes offers strong experience in corporate and private equity deals in the real estate sector. Counsels Katherine Torres and María Pía Talavera are both noted for their expertise in M&A and financing transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roberto MacLean
Les références
‘One of the best, if not the best, in the country.’
‘Impeccable commitment and dedication, as well as a unique work capacity, which makes it possible to solve complex issues in tight timeframes.’
‘Highly talented. Knowledgeable in all critical areas involving contract advice and negotiation. Strong tax, labor and intellectual property. Extremely responsive and solution oriented. Easy to work with – we experienced a great fit with our own style.’
Principaux clients
Engie
Talma
Hersil Laboratorios Industriales Farmaceuticos
Idkcorp
Parque Arauco
Arbaro Fund Advisors
TGP (Transportadora de Gas del Perú)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Engie on the sale of its Equans services division to French contractor Bouygues.
- Advising Talma, which operates 20 airports in Peru and has additional subsidiaries in Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico, on the $163.5m sale of a 49% stake in the company owned by Enfoca Servicios Logísticos to Grupo Sandoval.
- Advising Talma on the acquisition of 100% of Servicios Aeroportuarios Integrados (SAI) from Avianca – Aerovías del Continente Americano.
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados
The team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is ‘multidisciplinary and highly specialised, with a strong international component’, and stands out for its ability to a handle high volume of M&A transactions in the Peruvian market. Under veteran practitioner Mauricio Olaya’s leadership, the practice’s broad expertise encompasses corporate financing, joint ventures, reorganisations, venture capital deals, M&A and corporate governance. Juan Carlos Vélez is a high-profile dealmaker who is well versed in M&A, as is Ricardo De la Piedra, who offers transactional experience in a wide range of sectors. At the senior associate level, Diego Muñiz acts for foreign and domestic companies and financial institutions in cross-border transactions, and Rolando Wilson is also noted. Raúl Vizcarra joined from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria in August 2022 and brings additional corporate, financial and capital markets expertise to the team. Since publication, the practice has been further strengthened with the hire of experienced partner Carlos Enrique Arata from Rubio Leguía Normand - effective as of November 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Mauricio Olaya
Les références
‘Multidisciplinary and highly specialised with a strong international component.’
‘The depth of the team and expertise is great.’
‘The lawyers not only understand legal aspects, but are very knowledgeable of the business considerations to be taken into account in corporate transactions.’
Principaux clients
Albanesi Group
Aquatec
Arca Continental
Backus
Celima
ContourGlobal
Delosi
DSV Air & Sea
Dynamicall
Eli Lilly and Company
Etex Group
Ferreyros
Grupo Albanesi
Grupo Andino de Inversiones
Grupo HNG
Ian Taylor
Invenergy Group
Kuehne + Nagel
Maersk Group
Machu Picchu Foods
Moly-cop
Oben Holding Group
Open Mineral
Pharmaris
Pesquera Exalmar
Redondos
San Miguel Investments
Solum Partners
Stitch Lab Peru
Swissport
Tata Consultancy Services
Tasa
Veolia
Zest Capital Perú
Principaux dossiers
- Advised San Miguel Uruguay and San Miguel Investments on the sale of 100% of the shares of San Miguel Fruits Perú and San Miguel South Africa to Citri&Co Global for an aggregate amount of approximately $100m.
- Advised Dynamicall’s minority shareholders on the transfer of the remaining 25% stake of Dynamicall to transnational key player and controlling shareholder Webhelp for $40m.
- Advised the shareholders of Grupo Andino de Inversiones (Grand Invest) on the sale of 100% shares to Solenis Colombia, a subsidiary of Solenis International.
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Led by well-regarded practitioners José Antonio Payet and Susan Castillo, the corporate and M&A department at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados continues to be active in M&A deals, despite the slow market. It has recently advised on a number of cross-border transactions and often works as local counsel or co-counsel for large international law firms, as well as acting as lead counsel to buyers, sellers, investment banks, private equity firms and family businesses. Veteran practitioner Payet is well known in the market for commercial matters, M&A and finance transactions, while Castillo advises on corporate, civil, and banking and finance law, and is well versed in foreign and domestic deals. Juan Antonio Egüez is another key contact, with experience of corporate transactions in highly regulated sectors, often handling takeover bids, financing operations and debt issues. Principal associate Guillermo Arribas is recommended for corporate matters relating to the real estate sector, and associate Rafael Ortiz is a name to note for corporate matters and financial regulatory issues. Since research concluded, the department has been further strengthened with the September 2023 return of Jorge Lazarte, whose experience stretches across corporate, administrative and arbitral matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
José Antonio Payet; Susan Castillo
Les références
‘The Payet studio team is very dedicated to the client and their specific requirement. During the whole process they responded very quickly and solved all the problems very efficiently. They have a very well-prepared team, as well as state-of-the-art technology.’
‘I would highlight their level of preparation, quick response, attention to detail and good client service.’
‘ Juan Antonio Egüez has excellent treatment. Absolute disposition and very assertive in his answers. He knows how to complement with the different people in his office when the subject requires it.’
Principaux clients
Grupo Verme
Scotiabank Perú
Termochilca
Class y Asociados
TÜV Rheinland
Sociedad Conyugal Plevisani
Alpayana
Senator International
Grupo Hortifrut
Perú Energía Renovable
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Grupo Verme on the sale of Colegios Proeduca, a company in the education sector, which owns multiple schools (elementary, middle and high schools) in Peru.
- Advised Perú Energía Renovable on the acquisition of majority of shares in Fener Perú, a company that is developing the Windica wind-solar project, with an approximate generation capacity of 175.2MW.
- Advised Grupo Hortifrut on the sale of 75% of its shares in HFE Berries Perú, a Peruvian company in the agricultural sector, in favour of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (acting through its subsidiary Sooke Investments).
Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas
The corporate and M&A department at Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas is well known in the market for advising top domestic and international clients on large cross-border M&A deals across a broad range of sectors, including telecoms, mining, energy, fishing, sports and financial services. Its team, which includes alumni from top US corporate firms, is jointly led by Alberto Rebaza and Felipe Boisset, with Rebaza bringing 35 years’ experience in complex transactions to the practice and Boisset offering expertise in corporate and financial deals, as well as capital markets matters and real estate transactions. Alexandra Orbezo is a key name for venture capital, financings and securities, while Daniel Gonzáles has considerable experience in international M&A, financing, and bankruptcy and restructuring matters. At the associate level, Josefina Arana is a key contact for deals in the energy and mining sectors, and Stefano Amprimo acts for foreign companies, investors and start-ups in a range of corporate matters. The team was further bolstered in 2022 with the arrival of César Luna Victoria from Rubio Leguía Normand in March, the hire of senior associate Rafael Santín from Miranda & Amado in August, and the addition of Mirko Medic, who re-joined the firm as senior associate in September of the same year. In a major development since publication, the firm has opened an office in Madrid, becoming the first full-service Peruvian firm to do so; the office will be managed by compliance and white-collar partner Héctor Gadea along with a senior associate - effective as of January 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alberto Rebaza; Felipe Boisset
Les références
‘A very good team of professionals who interact very well from different areas and thus relate to each other. What stands out is the collaborative way of working from M&A and Corporate, they touch base with specialists in tax, litigation and intellectual property, etc. They work in an integrated manner – they see the client as a whole and not as providing services in a certain area of law.’
‘Alexandra Orbezo: always dedicates herself to thinking and accompanying the client to close transactions with innovative ideas.’
‘Rebaza, Alcázar & de las Casas offers an in-depth view of the requested matters. Apart from having broad experience in cross-border M&A transactions, the team is very knowledgeable of Peruvian securities regulations and antitrust laws and capable of handling high-caliber transactions. The team is exceptionally available and responds within tight timelines. Their responsiveness is also worth mentioning and they make sure to always be available for the client.’
Principaux clients
H.I.G. Capital
Glencore
1190 Sports
Volcan Compañía Minera
Grupo Breca
Grupo Wiese
Grupo El Comercio
Credicorp
AC Capitales
Camposol
San Fernando
Grupo La República
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Equinix on the $758.5m acquisition of Entel’s data centre in Peru.
- Advised several investment funds on the sale of 100% of their shares in, and the financial debt of, Termochilca, a well-known company in Peru for the operation of power plants, in favour of CELEPSA for $141m.
- Advised the shareholders of Mandü, a well-known Peruvian start up engaged in the development of software for human resources management, on the sale of a majority stake of the company to Visma.
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados
The corporate practice group at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados fields a sizeable team with a strong track record in the market. The firm's industry-agnostic approach sees it act for large domestic and international clients on some of the largest deals in the market in a broad range of sectors, and it often acts as local counsel for large global law firms on cross-border deals. Key areas of focus include asset and stock sales and purchases, mergers, joint ventures, management buyouts, private equity investments and exits, spinoffs and tender offers. The team is led by Jean Paul Chabaneix and Ramón Vidurrizaga, with Chabaneix regarded as a market-leading M&A practitioner in the Peruvian market. Luis Enrique Palacios is experienced in transactions across Latin America, including M&A, project financing and corporate finance work, while Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado offers strong expertise in transactions in the mining sector. Juan Diego De Vinatea is active in contracts, commercial and corporate matters, while Eduardo López is well regarded for both corporate and finance work. Jorge Trelles is another notable M&A practitioner, who has previously practised in New York, and Nicolás Cornejo is also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean Paul Chabaneix; Ramón Vidurrizaga
Les références
‘Excellent Peruvian M&A practice that provides practical, commercial guidance. Good English skills and management of the M&A deal.’
‘Luis Enrique Palacios is a very strong lawyer. We enjoy working with him.’
‘We are very satisfied with the work of the team. Excellent quality work and always very willing to work.’
Principaux clients
Entel
Inchcape
Ball Corporation (Ball Envases Perú)
Fidelidade
Manus Bio
Teleo y Univeris
Citri & Co Y
Maj Invest y Nuveen
Continental Grain Company
Barrick Gold
Grupo Unicomer
Enfoca Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión
A&M Capital
Vygon
Conecta Market Place (Grupo EFE)
Urbanova
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Inchcape on the acquisition of Chilean company Derco $1.5bn.
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Portuguese client Fidelidade (FID Peru) on the acquisition of Peruvian insurance company La Positiva, by means of a public tender offer of up to 49% of its stock.
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Peruvian Gold Corporation on the sale of a royalty package by Barrick Gold Corporation to Maverix for $60m.
Cuatrecasas
With the arrival of Diego Carrión in July 2022, Cuatrecasas continues its ascendancy in the Peruvian market and has been very active in M&A transactions in a relatively slow market. The practice offers wide-ranging corporate expertise, which encompasses M&A, distressed M&A, joint ventures, due diligence on deals and restructurings. Carrión, who joined from Hernández & Cía, now co-heads the team alongside Oscar Trelles and brings experience in domestic and international M&A transactions, as well as securities matters and financing arrangements. Managing partner Trelles stands out in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Kiomi Osorio is a key member of the team, who was promoted to partner in April 2022 and handles corporate and financial transactions, and advises on financial regulation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Oscar Trelles; Diego Carrión
Principaux clients
Stracon
Hortifrut
Inversiones TDV / Textil del Valle
Hudbay Peru
Yinson Renewables
Natura Cook
Acciona Energia
Ashmore Group
Administracion de Empresas
Negocios Inmobiliarios La Quinta
Total Produce (Dole)
Cargill
Prima AFP
Grúas ETAC
Comunal de Grupo
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Hortifrut on selling a 75% stake in its subsidiary HFE Berries Perú to a subsidiary of the Canadian corporation Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments).
- Advising Stracon on several acquisitions in the Americas, including the acquisition of an additional 15% stake in Stracon Technologies.
- Advising the shareholders of Ashmore Energy Perú and Stracon Holdings on the takeover merger between Ashmore Energy Perú (absorbing company) and Stracon Holdings (absorbed company).
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International’s corporate team is led by Liliana Espinosa, whose ‘negotiation skills are outstanding, as is her ability to devise innovative solutions to complex problems’. The firm acts for large domestic and multinational clients in local and cross-border deals, often working in tandem with other offices in its sprawling global network. In addition to high-profile M&A, the practice handles joint ventures, reorganisations, divestments and corporate governance matters, with strong experience in the tech, agriculture, food and drink, oil and gas, and education sectors. Espinosa is recommended for public and private M&A and private equity deals, and is supported by Ines Baca, who is noted for corporate and finance matters. Paolo Robilliard is a key name for distressed M&A, as well as shareholder agreements and disputes, while senior associate Fernando Sam is experienced in corporate matters pertaining to the energy industry and also offers ancillary advice in tax matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Liliana Espinosa
Les références
‘Liliana Espinosa’s negotiation skills are outstanding, as is her ability to devise innovative solutions to complex problems.’
‘The team led by Liliana Espinosa has a comprehensive vision of all the issues that arise in an M&A transaction.’
‘Very agile in adapting to the changes that arise in the process of negotiating a transaction.’
Principaux clients
Mitsubishi Power America
IMCD Group
Nord Anglia Education Limited
Johnson & Johnson
Sika
GlaxoSmithKline
Ashmore Group
LVMH (Louis Vouitton)
Unilever Food & Refreshments Global
Mondelez
Grupo Security
Maersk
Électricité de France
Agrovision
Telefónica
Takeda Pharmaceuticals International
Fortescue
Grupo Gloria
CELEPSA – Compañia Electrica El Platanal Sanofi
Kyndryl
Grupo BVL
Komatsu Mitsui Maquinarias Peru
Quant Service
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios, as buyer, on a transaction through which the shareholders of Enfoca Servicios Logísticos transferred ownership of 100% of the shares representing the capital stock of Inversiones Talma, for a value of $163.5m.
- Advised Sika, a Swiss company, on the acquisition of 100% of MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm.
- Advised GlaxoSmithKline on the internal split of its Consumer Healthcare business as part of a global transaction aimed at creating a new separate entity.
Hernández & Cía
Fielding an almost 30-strong corporate team (including seven partners), Hernández & Cía acts for high-profile multinational companies and private equity houses in transactions and day-to-day advisory matters; it offers strong tax support on deals and has considerable experience and expertise in mining sector M&A. Veteran practitioner Juan Luis Hernández Gazzo heads the practice and is well versed in M&A transactions for listed companies; while Alfredo Filomeno – who is recommended for transactions, reorganisations, compliance, corporate governance matters and crisis management – provides additional senior level capability. Younger partner Sandro Cogorno is a dedicated corporate practitioner and works on most of the firm’s transactions, while experienced senior associate Gloria Zubizarreta is an increasingly integral member of the team. Former practice co-head Diego Carrión left in July 2022. Since publication, Zubizarreta has been promoted to principal associate – effective as of February 2024.
Responsables de la pratique:
Juan Luis Hernández Gazzo
Les références
‘Particularly strong practice in Corporate & M&A, with permanent partner engagement, as well as reasonable and fair billing.’
‘Juan Luis Hernández is outstanding on both experience and engagement on issues.’
Principaux clients
Ab Inbev Group
AENZA (formerly Graña & Montero)
Andino Group
BBVA Peru
Casa Luker
Cencosud
Chubb Seguros
Clarios LLC
Colony Capital (formerly The Abraaj Group)
DHL Supply Chain
EY Perú
Falabella Group
Faro Capital
GRIO (Grupo Romero Investment Office)
Grupo Andino
Grupo Gloria
Hasbro
Grupo Yobel
Hermes Transportes Blindados
Hudbay Minerals
IPAE
Liderman Group
LATAM Airlines
Marcobre
Orica
Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP)
Procter & Gamble
Siemens
Southlight Capital
Spectra Investments
The Carlyle Group
Unión de Cervecerías Backus y Johnston (Ab Inbev)
Vinci Highways
Whirlpool
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Brookfield Infrastructure Group Perú on a global corporate reorganisation to be executed within the Brookfield Group, intended to separate the asset management business and to allocate it to Brookfield Asset Management.
- Advised Chart Industries on the Peruvian aspects of the global acquisition of Howden Group.
- Advised The Santisteban Group on the acquisition of 100% of the Valle Alto business, a Peruvian retail business of dry fruit snacks and nut snacks.
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria
Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria is well placed to handle cross-border deals by virtue of its strong international network, with offices in Chile, Colombia, Spain and Portugal. The firm has a strong tack record in M&A deals in the pharmaceutical sector and is also active in the mining, construction, telecoms and real estate arenas. In addition to standard M&A deals, the practice handles bankruptcy and restructuring matters and leveraged buyouts, and includes practitioners with experience at large US corporate law firms. The team is jointly led by Guillermo Ferrero and Rafael Boisset, with Ferrero recommended for cross-border transactions and reorganisations, and Boisset a name to note for deals in the technology and manufacturing sectors, as well as general corporate advisory matters and banking and finance issues. Principal associate Víctor Abad advises on M&A, private equity and financing matters and has strong international experience, while former principal associate Raúl Vizcarra left in July 2022. Since publication, Abad has been promoted to practice director – effective as of December 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guillermo Ferrero; Rafael Boisset
Les références
‘Very good collaboration from the associates of the firm.’
‘The speed of response and the knowledge of the partners is good.’
‘Rafael Boisset managed the engagement relationship well with an international client based outside of Peru.’
Principaux clients
Pharmaceutica Euroandina
Lone Star Funds
Public Sector Pension Investment Board
Linzor Capital Partners
GTV Globokasnet
Sumitomo Chemical Co.
Medifarma
Quelaris Internacional
Inversiones Nacional de Turismo
Scotiabank Perú
Terna SpA
Grupo BVL
Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as counsel to Pharmaceutica Euroandina, affiliate of Medifarma, on the acquisition of 100% common shares of HERSIL Laboratorios Industriales Farmaceuticos.
- Acting as counsel to Lone Star Funds on all aspects of Peruvian law related to the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Manuchar NV (owned by the AvH Growth Capital, together with the Maas family).
- Acting as counsel to Public Sector Pension Investment Board, a Canadian Federal Crown Corporation, on the acquisition – through Sooke Investments – of 75% of the shares issued by HFE Berries Peru from Hortifrut Invesiones Inversiones Internacionales and Hortifrut España Southern Sun.
CMS Grau
Well known for its focus on the mining and energy industries, the corporate and M&A team at CMS Grau continues to expand its reach, with an uptick in instructions in the technology, media and communications sectors. The team is fully integrated into the firm’s large international network and often works in tandem with practitioners in other jurisdictions and as local or co-counsel with other large international firms. The group is led by Juan Carlos Escudero, Miguel Viale, and Juan José Hopkins, who joined from SUMARA Hub Legal in September 2022. Managing partner Escudero has 20 years of experience in M&A and restructurings; Viale is a key contact for international deals with collateral structures and financing; and Hopkins brings experience in venture capital and fintech deals to the team. The practice was further bolstered in 2022 with the arrival of senior associates Andrea Paiba and Cinthia Canepa from Garrigues and EY Law, respectively.
Responsables de la pratique:
Juan Carlos Escudero; Miguel Viale; Juan José Hopkins
Principaux clients
Transelec
Derco
Unilever
EDF
Grupo Mate
Grupo Falabella
Grupo El Comercio
IBM
Charles Taylor
Enagás
Baker Hughes
Scotiabank N
Banco de Crédito del Perú
COFIDE
Amazon
Marhnos
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Peruvian mining company Compañía Minera Lincuna on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Contonga Minería, titleholder of the Contonga mine.
- Advising UK-based insurance technology specialist Charles Taylor on the acquisition of Herrera D.K.P Sociedad Civil Responsabilidad Limitada, an insurance adjuster company.
- Advised Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), Scotiabank and COFIDE on the sale of Termochilca for $141m offered by UNACEM.
DLA Piper Perú
DLA Piper Perú acts for large local and multinational clients and leverages its large global network to handle cross-border deals. It advises companies on the full life cycle of deals, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and preparation of documents, to post-transaction issues. It also stands out for its ancillary expertise in private equity and venture capital matters, antitrust and competition issues, and general corporate governance. The team is led by Luis Vargas, Fernando Lanfranco and Janilú Badiola: Vargas handles corporate transactions in the construction, energy and real estate sectors; Lanfranco deals with corporate, civil and financial law; and Badiola advises on day-to-day corporate and commercial issues, and deals in highly regulated industries.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Vargas; Fernando Lanfranco; Janilú Badiola
Les références
‘The team have been excellent, extremely responsive (despite the time difference), on the front foot explaining differences and intricacies of Peruvian law and steering us towards how the market is in Peru.’
‘Janilú Badiola has been wonderful – I would not hesitate to recommend Janilú or to use her again. She has driven forward the process and managed the other side very proactively. Mariajosé Salazar and Nelly Espinoza have also been helpful at providing updates, turning the documents and closing off points.’
‘The team is excellent, and their ability to work as a team also stands out.’
Principaux clients
American Tower Corporation
Basa Group
British American Tobacco Peru
Carsol Fruit Export
Cinépolis
Constructora Cumbres
Electrolux
Expeditors
Get Justo
Grupo Nuovit
Importaciones Hiraoka
Inverdesa
Kallpa Generación
Louis Dreyfus Group
Mall Plaza Peru
Minera Chinalco
Pandora Jewelry
Rico Pollo
Webhelp
Estudio Olaechea
Estudio Olaechea has a well-established track record in the market and continues to handle a large number of M&A transactions, acting for high-profile international clients and smaller domestic players, with a focus on the banking, construction, energy and mining sectors. The team is led by Carlo Viacava, Martín Serkovic, Jose Antonio Honda and Joanna Dawson: Viacava draws on his private equity and banking expertise to support on corporate transactions; Serkovic is a name for competition and restructuring matters; Honda is active in corporate matters in the energy and infrastructure spheres; and Dawson is experienced in cross-border transactions. Senior associate Valery Vicente handles the acquisition and sale of assets, spin-offs and reorganisations, while Carol Quiroz, who was promoted to the partnership in March 2023, offers support on deals and heads the firm’s data protection practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Carlo Viacava; Martin Serkovic; Jose Antonio Honda; Joanna Dawson
Principaux clients
Barentz International
Eversheds Sutherland
Saint-Gobain
SGS del Perú
Otoya MH
SAAM
Grand Vision Peru – Topsa Peru
MH Supply
Wiese Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised SAAM on the acquisition of Ian Taylor Peru SAC in order to increase its market share of the maritime towage services market in Peru.
- Advising Wiese Group, which is interested in selling to its stocks in a Peruvian holding company.
- Advised OTOYA MH on the elaboration of a due diligence of the assets to be acquired from an asphalt business as well as on the negotiation and drafting of all transaction documents.
Rubio Leguía Normand
Rubio Leguía Normand offers strength in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions under the leadership of Andrés Kuan-Veng, who has 20 years of experience in corporate work and has handled high-profile deals in the energy and infrastructure sectors; he also offers ancillary expertise in banking, finance and capital markets matters and is supported by Carlos Enrique Arata, who advises on corporate takeover bids, plans of arrangement and restructurings. In January 2023, Gerardo Guzmán joined from BBGS ABOGADOS, bringing M&A, restructuring and insolvency expertise to the team, and Wilfredo Cáceres was promoted to principal associate. In 2022, Carlos Cerpa joined as associate from Lazo Abogados and associate Janett Burga left the firm. Since publication, Arata has left the firm - effective as of November 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrés Kuan-Veng
Principaux clients
Prex
Citibank
Arca Continental Lindley
Acciona Concesiones
Newmont Corporation
Belcorp
Lunia
Rimac Internacional Compañia de Seguros
Scania del Peru
Avla Perú Compañía de Seguros
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Minera Yanacocha on the repurchase of 5% equity interest in the company Summit Global Management II.
- Advised Belcorp, a Peruvian beauty and cosmetic conglomerate with presence in Latin America, that acquired the whole (100%) equity interest in Litho Laser.
- Advised Citibank del Perú on the evaluation of an international exchange offer launched during the integration of the BVL Group with the Colombian and Chilean stock exchanges.
Dentons Peru
Under the leadership of Manuel Barrios, Julio Gallo and Sandra Lorca, Dentons Peru handles corporate M&A and commercial contracts work in the real estate, financial services, manufacturing, energy and retail sectors, among others. A substantial proportion of the firm’s work comes from inbound foreign investment and key areas of focus for the practice include transactional matters and business restructuring issues. Gallo is a key name for M&A, financings and privatisations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Manuel Barrios; Julio Gallo; Sandra Lorca
Principaux clients
Metso Outotec Perú
Wenco
Megacentro Peru Group
Deva Capital Investment Company
Sociedad Happyland Perú
Smartfit Peru
Thea Pharma
Mace Consultancy (Peru)
Sq Energías
Tigre Peru – Tubos Y Conexiones
Gleeds Del Peru
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
Rockwell Automation De Perú
Sc Johnson & Son Del Perú
Stantec Perú
Polar Partners Oy Sucursal Del Perú
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Metso Outotec Perú on the restructuring of the powers granted by the company.
- Provided support to Wenco on the restructuring of the shareholding composition of the companies that make up the economic group.
- Advised Deva on the review of the process of setting up an appropriate purpose vehicle and a trust in order to facilitate a subsequent purchase of assets.
DS Casahierro Abogados
DS Casahierro Abogados offers clients ‘quick responses and efficient legal solutions’. It handles domestic and cross-border M&A in a wide range of sectors, and advises on banking and finance, real estate and tax matters. Percy Castle heads the team and is well versed in handling inbound investments for foreign clients, as well as M&A and disputes. Senior associate Alex Montoya has strong international experience, having previously worked in Spain, and is a key name for cross-border M&A, fund formation, banking and regulatory matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Percy Castle
Les références
‘Quick response and efficient legal solutions.’
‘What makes the practice unique is the commitment on the part of the partners to ensure the quality of the service they provide to their clients.’
‘The strong point is quality, since they focus on the details of legal solutions or documents in order to avoid contingencies and have favourable responses.’
Principaux clients
Artesco
Kalpataru Power Transmission Limited
Security International Moving
Fluvip
Sazon Criolla
Barras Criollas
Laboratorios Lansier
Aplex Trading
Rush Transport del Perú
Contratistas General & Mineras L Y R
Nueva Curimon
Metalpren
Mova Industrial
Aguas y Efluyentes
OE Labs
Bio Azul
Faber Daeufer & Itrato PC
Arrayan Factoring Peru
Glasst Innovation Company
Illusione Constructora e Inmobiliaria
Kobre & Kim
Magensa Materiales Generales
Oikocredit, Ecumenical Development Cooperative Society
Risk Consulting
Zulu Tech
Quantico Trends
Emprender Capital Peru
Enkorp
Fundo Paso Chico
Generadores Gamma
Telefónica Cybersecurity Tech Perú
Archer Daniels Midland
Avis
3M Perú
Domino’s Pizza
Corporación Aceros Arequipa
Hilton Group
Mabe Group
AGP Perú
Haug
Benito Roggio e Hijos
TDM Group
Wiese Group – Civitano
Maersk Group
Conductores Eléctricos Lima – CELSA
Abrasivos
Transporte Barcino
Nhoa
Inswitch Solutions
Autopista del Norte
Quest Telecom Perú
Colvias
Agrantech del Ecuador Agrantecua
Agranco del Perú
Termoencogibles del Perú
Cash Control
Transmarina del Perú
Metalpren
Distribuidora Jandy
Gobertia
Industrias Criogénicas del Perú
Carteleras Peruanas
Global Aduanas
Minera Troy
Packaging Products del Peru
Andritz Hydro Limitada Sucursal del Peru
Citikold del Perú
Grupo Rokys
Reprind
Inmobiliaria Chihuahua
Mad Lima Hoteles – Aku Hotels
Quicornac
Cafetalera Amazónica
Cytoperu
Caoba Inmobiliaria
Galenicum Health Peru
Junta de Propietarios Centro Camino Real – Centro Comercial Camino Real
SENATI (Servicio Nacional de Adiestramiento en el Trabajo Industrial)
Terramove
Conafovicer
Universidad Católica Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo
Rival y Compañía
Anka Safi
Softeom Latam
Facturedo Perú
Grifosa
Asociación Educativa Casuarinas
Corporación NS Agro Perú
Laboratorios Induquímica
Mixercon
Telar Engenharia e Comercio Sucursal del Perú
Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
Swissgas del Perú
Mada Informática
Principaux dossiers
- Advised AGP Perú on the facility agreement and debt financing agreements with OMERS Capital Markets, BMO Financial Group and Bank of Montreal to provide up to $250m in a senior secured term loan facility.
- Advised Artesco on a merger process.
- Advised Conafovicer on the acquisition process of more than 60 real estate assets.
GSA Legal
GSA Legal advises on domestic and international transactions and general corporate issues and is part of Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms. The team is led by Luis Gastañeta, Alfonso Tola and Shirley Cárdenas; Gastañeta maintains a broad practice encompassing corporate and financing transactions and is well versed in foreign investments; Tola is recommended for M&A, financing and regulatory issues; and Cárdenas handles reorganisations, compliance and corporate governance matters. At the senior associate level, María Soledad Gastañeta offers experience in corporate, contractual and administrative law, as well as M&A.
Responsables de la pratique:
Luis Gastañeta; Alfonso Tola; Shirley Cárdenas
Principaux clients
Compañía de Minas Buenaventura
Volcan Compañía Minera
Laive
Compañía Minera Condestable
Southern Peaks Mining
Westfalia
IPAE
Chemtrade
Accion Internatrional
Waterlogic
Cepsa
Quanta
Altamesa
Grupo Natura
Lamor
Delivery Hero
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Waterlogic Holdings on the acquisition of the shares of a holding company domiciled in Central America.
- Advised ADEXUS on a share sale.
Lazo Abogados
Lazo Abogados acts for Peruvian companies and investors as well as multinational clients in M&A, contractual issues and reorganisations. The team is jointly led by Jorge Lazo and the dual qualified (in Peru and Chile) Vanessa Lamac; Lazo has 20 years of experience in the field and handles banking and finance, capital markets, project finance and regulatory matters in addition to his corporate work, while Lamac is a key name for corporate, finance and civil matters, and has considerable experience in cross-border M&A, financings and reorganisations. Senior associate Luis Lazo Navarro is also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jorge Lazo; Vanessa Lamac
Les références
‘The Lazo de Romaña & Bravo Abogados team is excellent, especially the lawyer Vanessa Lamac.’
‘We appreciate that they work as a consolidated team and that they always look out for the best interests of their clients.’
‘The legal advice is first class.’
Principaux clients
Cemex
Fibra Prime
Grupo Patio
Inversiones Coril
Grupo Siucho
Blanco
La Positiva Seguros & Reaseguros
Lindcorp (Grupo Lindley)
W Capital SAFI (Grupo Wiese)
Casa Andina Hoteles
Beumer Group Andina
EPSA
Interseguros
Advance Global Capital
ISEG Peru
Crece Capital
Comercializadora Franca Pisani- Go Barman Chile
Bonavista
Katemu
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Fibra Prime on the sale of shares to Grupo Coril.
Santiváñez Abogados
Santiváñez Abogados is well known for its focus on the energy and natural resources industry, and it advises some of the biggest players in the sector on their corporate matters, including M&A, joint ventures, regulatory issues and reorganisations. The practice is no stranger to cross-border transactions and has a particular specialism in the electricity sector, where it acts for high-profile clients. It also advises on ancillary transactional matters, such as antitrust issues. The team is led by Roberto Santiváñez and Guillermo Auler: Santiváñez is a key name for M&A, power supply and transmission contracts, and project development work, while Auler deals with reorganisations, M&A and real estate matters. Senior associate Guido Maeda is also active in the practice, and Oscar Eyzaguirre joined the firm as counsel in June 2022; he was previously an independent practitioner.
Responsables de la pratique:
Roberto Santiváñez; Guillermo Auler
Principaux clients
Blue Water Advisors
Blue Water Worldwide
Grupo Energía de Bogota
Unacem Corp
Grupo Romero Investment Ofiice, GRIO
Union Para la Infraestructura: Fondo Sura – Credicorp
Colorado Conveyor
Grupo Lamosa
Cerámica San Lorenzo
Compañía Minera Poderosa
Electro Dunas
Dunas Energía
Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal – CELEPSA
OM Pharma
Actual Inmobiliaria
Coats Cadena
San Miguel Industrias PET
Electricité de France
Intrepid Directional Drilling Specialists
Corporación Financiera de Inversiones – COFIDE
Renthalpa sac
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Unacem Corp & Celepsa on the acquisition of a distressed power generation company with assets over $300m.
- Advised Grupo Romero Investment Office – GRIO on the acquisition of a power generation company with assets over $400m.
- Advise Union Para la Infraestructura: Fondo Sura – Credicorp to acquire, through the stock exchange, a minority equity participation in a state-owned and controlled power utility with regulatory asset value over $250m.