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Peru > Banking and finance Tier 1

Miranda & Amado’s banking and finance team remains active and well regarded in the market; it regularly advises on large cross-border transactions for high-profile domestic and international banks and financial institutions, as well as corporate clients. On the transactional side, the practice handles structured finance, loans and project finance and banking-sector M&A, and on the regulatory side, it offers considerable experience in the licensing of local banks. The practice is led by Gabriela Dañino, who brings expertise in cross-border finance and capital markets deals, and also heads the firm’s fintech practice. Juan Luis Avendaño offers strong support in acquisition finance and banking license issues, while Rafael Corzo is a key name for regulatory matters, bankruptcy issues and disputes. José Miguel Puiggros acts for borrowers in corporate and project financing; Enrique Felices handles project financing and capital markets matters; and Alvaro Del Valle advises on syndicated loans and acquisition financing. At the more junior end of the team, Lisbeth Benavides is a key associate, who focuses on corporate and bankruptcy law.

Peru > Capital markets Tier 1

Miranda & Amado’s capital markets practice advises on both equity and debt transactions and has a strong track record in international debt offerings and offerings by Peruvian banks under Rule 144A/Reg S. It acts for a roster of prominent international banks and financial institutions, as well as large domestic and regional banks and corporate clients. The team, which is led by Gabriela Dañino, stands out for its experience in international deals and its ability to provide tax structuring advice on complex capital markets transactions. Dañino offers expertise in domestic and cross-border deals and project finance, while veteran practitioner Juan Luis Avendaño, who has 20 years of experience in the market, stands out for his work on international offerings of debt instruments, hybrids and securitisations. José Miguel Puiggros is another experienced practitioner, who heads the firm’s banking and finance practice and handles financing transactions and bonds work, while Alvaro Del Valle is active in funds-related work and high-value transactions.

Peru > Competition and antitrust Tier 1

Miranda & Amado‘s ‘agile‘ and ‘efficient‘ competition team is jointly headed by Enrique Felices and Fiorella Zumaeta, who act for key clients including Linde, Obrascón Huarte Lain and Grupo Repsol, among others. The practice regularly deals with high-profile antitrust and unfair competition cases, as well as litigation and client representation before INDECOPI. Recent work for the team includes assisting Centurylink Perú in the first pre-merger notification proceeding under the merger control law, as well as advising Clorox on the preparation of complaints involving consumer protection and unfair competition. The practice is also experienced in assisting clients with antitrust matters, such as dealing with cartel proceedings, filing merger control transactions, and advising on complex compliance programmes.

Peru > Corporate and M&A Tier 1

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.

Peru > Dispute resolution: Arbitration Tier 1

The arbitration practice at Miranda & Amado is headed by Mauricio Raffo, who has more than 25 years of experience in arbitration, with a specialism in investor-state arbitration. The team has particularly strong expertise in construction arbitration, with recent work examples including assisting Cumbra in an arbitration proceeding initiated by the Peruvian state, and acting as lead counsel for a major bank in several arbitrations concerning the performance of construction contracts and investment agreements. Other work includes representing a client in two landmark ICC arbitrations against the Republic of Peru. José Daniel Amado is a key contact for international arbitrations, while Cristina Ferraro‘s work focuses on the energy and extractive sectors. Luis Alonso Navarro handles investor-state disputes, and associate José Luis Repetto provides key support to the team.

Peru > Dispute resolution: Litigation Tier 1

Miranda & Amado‘s litigation team is highly regarded in the market, counting household name companies on its client roster. The team is especially adept at handling complex regulatory disputes, with expertise in the mining, power, infrastructure, oil and gas, telecoms and electricity sectors. The practice is jointly headed by Giovanni Priori, whose recent work includes advising Telefónica del Perú on numerous cases, including the reversal of multiple Supreme Court rulings, and Mauricio Raffo, who has more than 25 years of experience as a litigator. Fellow seasoned litigator Santiago Carrillo is another key contact, and in recent team developments, Carlos Glave was promoted to partner in January 2023.

Energy and natural resources > Electricity Tier 1

The power practice group at Miranda & Amado is led by Luis De-Bernardis and advises on the full gamut of electricity issues, from M&A and financing transactions to regulatory issues and disputes. On the advisory side, it handles matters pertaining to generation, transmission and distribution, including permitting, land acquisitions, contracts matters, power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other project development issues. De-Bernardis has over 25 years of experience in infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects and is well known in the industry, while counsel Marife Martinelli focuses on regulatory and administrative matters. At the associate level, Pedro Morales, César Ramírez and José Luis Valdivia are noted: Morales specialises in power sector regulation and project development; Ramírez handles regulatory and administrative issues; and Valdivia is active in real estate matters.

Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons Tier 1

Miranda & Amado provides clients with ‘a very timely, practical and professional service’ and handles both contentious and non-contentious work in relation to high-profile oil and gas projects. It offers broad expertise across corporate, finance and regulatory matters, and on the contentious side, acts in major disputes and administrative procedures before regulators. The team is led by Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis and Alberto Delgado, with De-Bernardis being a key name for infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects, particularly in relation to permitting and financing, and Delgado recommended for corporate and finance transactions. Guillermo Bracamonte handles contractual and corporate matters and environmental issues, while counsel Marife Martinelli is active in both the upstream and downstream segments and advises on regulatory and administrative issues. Associate César Ramírez is experienced in the pre- and post-operational phases of high-profile projects.

Peru > Environment Tier 1

Miranda & Amado handles the gamut of environmental work, including due diligence in M&A, and financing, regulatory matters and litigation. The department is particularly active in the projects space, where it advises clients on land management issues, including water rights, permitting, natural reserves and zoning. The team is led by Alberto Delgado, who is an expert in corporate matters in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors. Alberto Ventura was promoted to partner in January 2023 and acts for on mining, energy, agriculture and infrastructure clients in the acquisition of environmental licenses, authorisations and permits from state entities. Luzmila Zegarra joined as counsel from a freelance role in March 2022 and acts for foreign and domestic clients in permitting, sanctioning and judicial administrative procedures.

Peru > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1

The projects team at Miranda & Amado is led by Luis Marcelo De-Bernardis and Alberto Delgado, and has a particular specialism in advising sponsors and financial institutions on energy, infrastructure and mining projects, with clients including Transportadora de Gas del Perú, Engie Energía Perú and Citibank del Perú. Alberto Ventura Rivas Plata, who was promoted to partner in January 2023, is a key contact for environmental matters, while José Miguel Puiggros is particularly experienced in financing transactions. Isabel Lira combines in-depth experience in antitrust law with skill in concessions and PPP matters. The talented group of associates includes Lisbeth Benavides, who is recommended for project finance, Chantal Deleplanque for project development, and César Ramírez for power projects.

Peru > Real estate Tier 1

A ‘dynamic firm’ which is ‘very focused on providing efficient solutions’, Miranda & Amado covers the gamut of real estate law in relation to both commercial and residential developments. It is also active in real estate matters relating to the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors and acts for foreign and domestic clients in corporate matters, permitting, licensing, zoning, sales and acquisitions, and financing. The practice is under the leadership of Claudia Lucena, who is experienced in urban and rural developments and land rights issues. Strong associate support is provided by Yelitza Valdivia, who is highlighted for sanitation matters and contract negotiation; Daniel Corzo, a contact for transactions and development; Jessica Huamaní, who deals with administrative and registry matters; and Luis Francisco Paz, who handles civil and commercial matters, as well as disputes.

Peru > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 2

Miranda & Amado‘s insolvency and restructuring group is jointly led by Renzo Agurto and Rafael Corzo, with Agurto possessing extensive experience in insolvency proceedings, including advising clients such as Cobre de los Andes and Aguaytía Energy del Perú. The team acts in conjunction with the firm's banking and finance group to offer a predominantly creditor-oriented service with a special emphasis on regulated industries including oil and gas, mining and transport. Other key contacts include senior associate Lisbeth Benavides, who is experienced in assisting clients with restructuring matters and in acting in cross-border cases.

Peru > Compliance Tier 2

Miranda & Amado‘s compliance team is capable of handling the full spectrum of compliance matters, with recent work including advising a client in a bid-rigging investigation, reviewing compliance programmes, and representing clients in investigations before INDECOPI. The team, led by Bruno Amiel, is made up of six partners and nine lawyers; Amiel is recommended for corporate compliance issues, while José Luis Velarde and Rafael Díaz are key contacts for criminal compliance. Enrique Felices and Fiorella Zumaeta are names to note for antitrust and competition issues, while Willy Pedreschi and associate Fabiana Vittoria are active in compliance issues arising from acquisitions. Counsel Katherine Torres develops compliance programmes and was promoted to counsel in January 2022.

Peru > Dispute resolution: White-collar Tier 2

Miranda & Amado‘s white-collar criminal law practice is jointly headed by Rafael Díaz and José Luis Velarde, who were both promoted to partner in January 2022 and each have more than 15 years of experience in criminal law. The team covers criminal matters including environmental crimes, fraud – in particular, issues relating to banks – corruption and money laundering. As well as assisting domestic clients in the mining, retail and construction industries, the practice is also experienced in advising global clients in industries such as IT, banking and renewable energy.

Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier 2

Led by Alberto Delgado, the mining team at Miranda & Amado forms part of the firm’s wider natural resources and infrastructure projects practice and offers expertise in relation to land management, environmental matters, community relations, water rights, natural reserves and zoning, among other areas. The group acts for high-profile domestic and international clients and Delgado has 25 years’ experience in corporate, contractual, compliance and permitting matters. Key practitioner Guillermo Bracamonte is also a name to note for transactional work, as well as environmental and regulatory proceedings, while associate Cynthia Rebaza is recommended for corporate, commercial and regulatory matters pertaining to mining projects. In March 2022, counsel Luzmila Zegarra joined from Delapuente and brings expertise in permitting and operational issues to the team, while associate David Baracco left the firm.

Peru > Insurance Tier 2

Rafael Corzo heads the insurance practice at Miranda & Amado and combines his expertise in banking and insurance to assist clients such as RIMAC Seguros y Reaseguros and Fondo de Seguro de Depósito del Perú. The practice continues to be very active in the domestic market and advises clients on issues such as structuring insurance products, regulatory matters, complex disputes, and often assists banks in bancassurance-related matters. The practice’s work often sees it working closely with other practice groups within the firm, such as banking and finance, M&A, energy, tax and dispute resolution. Counsel Eduardo Wiese and associate Pablo Cassinelli are also recommended.

Peru > Public law and regulation Tier 2

Miranda & Amado’s public law team offers broad expertise covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, including those related to administrative law, competition, disputes, public procurement and regulatory issues. It has a strong track record in highly regulated industries, such as energy and natural resources, infrastructure, life sciences and transport, and on the contentious side, the practice is known for representing clients in procedures before governing bodies. Willy Pedreschi heads the team and focuses on administrative, regulatory, infrastructure and public procurement matters; he is supported by counsel Marife Martinelli, who brings former experience at OSINERGMIN, with a strong practice in public law matters relating to the electricity, oil and gas, and water sectors. Enrique Felices deals with public law-related competition and regulatory matters, while at the associate level, Fabiana Vittoria is experienced in the telecoms and media sectors and Raicza Arrunátegui is recommended for disputes.

Peru > TMT (Technology, media and telecoms) Tier 2

The telecoms and data protection team at Miranda & Amado is jointly headed by Enrique Felices, who specialises in data privacy, and Willy Pedreschi, who is particularly adept at regulatory and administrative matters. The team is experienced in regional, national and international telecoms issues, where it is a popular choice among major companies. In terms of sector coverage, its experience goes beyond telecoms to also include financial services, agroindustry and retail, among other industries. Associates Fabiana Vittoria, Raicza Arrunátegui and Álvaro Gastañadui provide assistance in matters such as determining the legal strategies for challenging OSIPTEL and FITEL, assisting clients with evaluating new technology solutions, and the application of Peruvian telecoms regulations.

Peru > Labour and employment Tier 3

Miranda & Amado‘s labour and employment practice is praised by clients for its ‘excellent quality of service‘ and for the team’s skill of ‘understanding the needs of the business‘. The practice is headed by Eric Castro, whose recent work includes advising Softys Peru on the planning, negotiation and collective bargaining with the company’s union, as well as assisting Peruplast in judicial proceedings related to labour benefits. Carlos Cadillo is particularly experienced in individual and collective bargaining, as well as labour arbitration and the prevention of labour conflicts. Other key team members include Fernando Rodríguez and Luis Santa-Cruz, both counsel, as well as associates Aracelli Morales and Carol Villalobos, who are noted for their experience in labour litigation and employee hiring, respectively. Since publication, Santa-Cruz has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2024.

Peru > Tax Tier 3

Miranda & Amado fields a ‘highly qualified team, with experience in the relevant tax issues’. Its broad practice encompasses tax planning, transactional matters and litigation before all levels of the courts. On the corporate side, the practice advises on cross-border M&A, restructurings and share transfers, and on the contentious side, it handles cases before SUNAT and other authorities. Practice head Pablo Sotomayor is specialises in corporate tax, transfer pricing, tax planning and litigation and is lead partner on all of the firm’s tax cases. At the associate level, Talía Diaz is recommended for tax consultancy and litigation, while Luis Miguel Sánchez deals with international tax and compliance matters. Senior associate Eduardo Pedroza is another key contact.

Peru > Life sciences and healthcare