Juan Carlos De Los Heros > Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

At Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International, the banking and finance department counts an impressive range of domestic and international companies, including investment banks, among its clients. The team stands out for its expertise in regulatory work, often pertaining to alternative payment systems, and also regularly advises on syndicated loans, corporate finance, financings and refinancings. The practice is led by Pablo Berckholtz, who frequently assists global banks on derivatives and repurchase transactions. Marco Alarcón advises on liability management and real estate financing, while Juan Carlos De Los Heros is reputed for his skill in trusts and project bonds. Alonso Miranda’s core areas of focus include the structuring of complex debt instruments and securitisation. At the senior associate level, Adrian Tovar is active in bilateral and syndicated financing, and public and private offerings of securities.

Drawing strength from its global network of offices, the energy, mining and infrastructure team at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International handles the gamut of project-related work, from financing and permitting through to development and construction. The team is jointly led by Juan Carlos De Los Heros, whose experience handling project financing secures him a client base of international and national lenders, investment banks, borrowers and sponsors from across various industries, and Juan Carlos Morón, who deals with infrastructure concessions, public services and government contracts. The deep bench includes Inés Vázquez, who, equipped with a solid background in corporate law, regularly navigates mergers, acquisitions and project financings, predominantly in the electricity space; Ana Sofía Reyna, an of counsel with extensive experience in dealing with PPPs, private initiatives, concessions and privatisations; and Zita Aguilera, who is known for advising state agencies and private companies on public procurement matters for engineering and infrastructure projects. Principal associates Diana Collazos and Romina Segura are also noted. Juan Carlos Medina, principal associate, left the firm.