Valderrama Abogados

Corporate / M&A

Of Counsel

Manuel Javier Vargas Castillo is a highly accomplished legal advisor with over 15 years of experience in Corporate Law, M&A, Banking & Finance, and Regulatory Affairs. He holds an MBA from EUDE Business School (Spain), a Master’s in Finance and Corporate Law from ESAN Graduate School of Business, and a postgraduate degree in European Finance and Law from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

He currently serves as Of Counsel at our firm, bringing senior-level strategic insight, legal structuring expertise, and high-level advisory skills to corporate and financial transactions. He is also the CEO of Zuma+ Legal Consulting, a corporate legal boutique, and serves as an independent director and Chief Legal Officer for multinational companies operating in Peru, Chile, Brazil, and the United States.

Manuel's practice focuses on the design and implementation of complex corporate structures, transactional strategy, contract negotiation, and financial advisory. He is widely recognized for his in-depth knowledge of regulated sectors, compliance, and corporate governance.

His dual role as legal consultant and business advisor makes him a key asset in identifying investment opportunities and building strong legal-financial frameworks for sustainable growth. Additionally, his extensive academic engagement—as a postgraduate professor of M&A and Project Finance at top universities—keeps him at the forefront of legal innovation.

Manuel is known for his strong network across Latin America and Europe, making him a critical liaison in cross-border transactions and a valuable connection point for both local and international clients.

English & Spanish

MBA, EUDE Business School, Madrid, Spain

Master’s in Finance and Corporate Law, ESAN Graduate School of Business, Peru

LL.B., Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), Peru

Postgraduate in Finance and European Law, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Specialized courses in M&A, Project Finance, and Corporate Governance, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and American University – Washington College of Law