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Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados Offices

Av. Pardo y Aliaga 652 piso 8
San Isidro
Lima 15073
Peru
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Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Peru > Banking and finance Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados handles some of the most sophisticated finance transactions the market, attracting a broad client base of domestic banks, global investment institutions and leading local companies. It is also the preferred choice for numerous international law firms seeking Peruvian counsel. Jean Paul Chabaneix is widely admired and a good choice, say clients, for more complex or novel matters including banking regulatory work. Demonstrating his broad practice on behalf of both borrowers and lenders, Chabaneix recently acted for Compañía Minera Antamina on its $250m loan from The Bank of Nova Scotia, and advised Standard Chartered on its $150m financing to Compañía Minera Chinalco. The 26-lawyer team also includes: leading project finance specialist Fernando Molina; Juan Diego De Vinatea, who led advice to Minera Las Bambas in its mighty $800m financing provided by Bank of China, Commercial Bank of China and The Export-Import Bank of China; Luis Enrique Palacios and Jorge Trelles, who are both regular lead advisers on key finance transactions; and the experienced Eduardo López. Nicolás Cornejo was deservedly made partner in January 2021 and is focused on corporate and project finance, as well as capital markets.
Practice head(s):
Jean Paul Chabaneix
Testimonials
‘Their strong points are their response speed, 24/7 availability and excellent quality of service. The finance team is highly qualified and capable of performing efficiently on complex transactions.‘
‘I especially highlight the work of Nicolás Cornejo who is our main point of contact in the organisation. He is a professional with considerable experience in transactional work, always available and involved in the details of each project and always ready to offer practical solutions.’
‘REM are extremely efficient and pragmatic in their management of funding matters.’
‘Juan Diego De Vinatea and Jean Paul Chabinex are extremely commercial, practical and trusted advisers.‘
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix, Jorge Trelles, Cecilia Canepa and Bruno Baigorria make up a very solid and high-level team. Their attention to detail and thoroughness are highly appreciated. The Rodrigo law firm has been a fundamental ally for the company throughout 2020.’
‘Rodrigo provides a comprehensive legal service that stands out from the legal services provided by other law firms. In general, you can find in the different areas of the firm a high-quality service with an effective response in terms of knowledge and opportunity.’
‘Fernando Molina is a very intelligent partner, who understands the needs of the client and the transaction and has a lot of experience in financing. His level of service is outstanding and is distinguished from the service provided by other lawyers who develop the same matter. Another partner who is also very good is Juan Diego de Vinatea, who stands out for his intelligence and sharpness in reviewing contracts, as well as the comfort that a client receives from knowing that he handles transactions and negotiations in a solid way.‘
Key clients
Credicorp Capital
Banco de Crédito del Perú
BBVA Peru
Scotiabank Peru
HSBC Perú
Banco Sandander
Natixis
Minera Las Bambas
DNB Bank
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Work highlights
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Société Générale Hong Kong branch on a $100m international financing granted to Minera Chinalco Peru.
- Represented Minera Las Bambas on its $800m international financing granted by Bank of China, (Sydney industrial branch), Commercial Bank of China, (Macau branch) and The Export-Import Bank of China.
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Latin American power group Inkia Energy on its $220m international financing granted by Credit Suisse, JPMorgan Chase, The Bank of Nova Scotia, Banco Santander, BTG Pactual and SMBC.
Peru > Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 1
Highly dominant in this sphere, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados acts in many of the most significant and high-profile insolvency, restructuring and liquidation cases in the country. They include this year's headline matter: LatAm Airlines' Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing, which includes a $2.4bn debtor in possession (DIP) financing, and parallel reorganisation in Peru. Also in the transport sector, the firm is acting for Avianca Group and Avianca Peru on the $400m liquidation of the Peruvian operation. A strong partnership trio co-lead the practice, comprising: Guillermo Puelles, an insolvency and restructuring specialist; public restructuring and liquidation adviser Hugo Silva; and Jorge Trelles, recommended for distressed company-M&A, as well as corporate liquidations. Particular sector expertise within the team includes aviation, oil, gas and mining, fishery, media communications, retail commerce and agribusiness. Scotiabank del Perú and Sociedad Minera Reliquias were among several significant client gains during the past year.
Practice head(s):
Guillermo Puelles; Hugo Silva; Jorge Trelles
Key clients
Latam Airlines Peru
Avianca Peru
Pan American Silver Huarón
Consorcio Minero (CORMIN)
Sociedad Minera Reliquias
Ecoexpress Javier Prado
Stork Peru (a Fluor Company)
Cía. Peruana de Radiodifusión
Scotiabank del Perú
San Fernando
Work highlights
- Counsel to Latam Airlines Peru in the preventive reorganisation proceedings filed before INDECOPI, in order to restructure the company’s liabilities in parallel to the Chapter 11 proceedings filed by this company and related Group in NewYork, value $500m.
- Counsel to Latam Airlines Peru and related entities in the $2.4bn debtor in possession (DIP) financing approved by the US Chapter 11 court.
- Acting for Avianca Group and Avianca Peru in the $400m corporate liquidation process of the latter, including parallel Chapter 11 proceedings filed by Avianca Group companies before the New York courts.
Peru > Compliance Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados' interdisciplinary team of market-leading professionals are specialists in economic criminal law, antibribery and anti-money laundering regulations, corporate law, financial transactions and data protection, among other areas. This combined corporate compliance practice group, led by white-collar crime specialist José Reaño Peschiera and Fernando Molina, a leading finance lawyer, is in demand by some of the country's largest companies -such as Telefónica Del Perú and Alicorp- to advise on matters ranging from the compliance risks in M&A transactions to local and international anti-corruption regulations, as well as handling criminal prosecutions should they arise. The team is currently advising a major company in the mining and natural resources sector in an internal investigation related to alleged acts of corruption. Senior associate José Medina, who is advising on the matter, has past experience at the High-Level Anti-corruption Commission (“CAN-Anticorrupción”), a state-entity.
Practice head(s):
Jose Reaño Peschiera; Fernando Molina
Testimonials
‘They are lawyers with deep knowledge and a lot of experience.’
Key clients
Telefónica Del Perú
Scotiabank Peru
Compañia Minera Antamina
Pluspetrol Peru Corporation
Iridium Concesiones De Infraestructuras
Alicorp
Nexa Resources Peru
Terpel Comercial Del Peru (ExxonMobil)
Enfoca Sociedad Administradora De Fondos De Inversión
Credicorp Capital
Work highlights
- Advising a mining and natural resources company on an internal investigation into alleged acts of corruption.
- Representing a company from the banking and finance sector on an internal investigation into its role in an infrastructure project.
- Advising a concessionaire in charge of the construction and operation of a major infrastructure project in Peru, on the design and implementation of key procedures of its compliance programme.
Peru > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
An impressive deal list during a tough year illustrates the standing of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados both domestically and globally, favoured by a raft of top international companies and law firms requiring Peruvian M&A representation. Clients particularly appreciate the ‘good relationships that they manage to maintain with all parties, including the counterpart in the negotiation‘. The firm shines for its strength across the board of legal practice areas, drawing together tier-one specialists for transactions where needed under the leadership of head of M&A Jean Paul Chabaneix, who ‘has a way of working that brings a lot of peace and security to the teams‘, and corporate head Ramón Vidurrizaga. Other key names include Luis Enrique Palacios, Eduardo López and Jorge Trelles, all regular lead advisers in significant transactions. New clients won during the past year include Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and Continental Grain Company. Augusto Cáceres left the firm in July 2021 to establish a ventures and legal lab.Practice head(s):
Jean Paul Chabaneix; Ramón Vidurrizaga
Testimonials
‘The commitment to do the job well is one of the strongest points, combined with the experience and good relationships that they manage to maintain with all parties, including the counterpart in the negotiation. They have a large team that can cover specialties of all kinds, including contingencies.’
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix has a way of working that brings a lot of tranquility and security to the teams. He knows how to negotiate well, puts himself in the shoes of the other party and can be tough when necessary.’
‘The team of Rodrigo with Jean Paul Chabaneix in the lead is sharp and hands-on with an excellent knowledge of the law, but also offering pragmatic ideas always with the best interest of their client in mind.’
‘Partner Jean Paul Chabaneix and associate Nicolas Cornejo were a true pleasure to work with. Always on the ball, fast in responses and decision making, readily available also considering the time difference and a very good command of the English language.’
‘Excellent firm. One of our go to firms in the market.‘
‘Eduardo Lopez is an excellent lawyer for M&A assignments and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Lawyers must know business and finance and that is what I liked the most about this office. In addition, the human quality and excellent relationships make them unique.’
‘Strong points are their professionalism and objectivity, in addition to the integrity they possess in all aspects. These qualities are brought together by Eduardo Lopez and that is why he generates trust in customers.’
Key clients
Sempra Energy
CVC Capital Partners
Breca Group
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners
Continental Grain Company
Credicorp Capital
I Squared Capital
Avient
Cintac
Impala Terminals
Work highlights
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to SHV Interholding on the sale $360m of supply chain wholesaler Makro to InRetail.
- Advised major Peruvian economic holding, Breca Group, on the $203m sale of 83.5% of industrial explosives distributor Exsa, to Orica.
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to Sandvik in the €943 acquisition of global mining provider DSI Underground, from Triton.
Peru > Dispute resolution Tier 1
A dominant force in all aspects of contentious work, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados excels across the board of litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime. Multiple partners, each with specialist expertise, lead a deep associate bench which continued to expand in 2020/21 with further hires and promotions. However, pre-eminent arbitration expert Juan Guillermo Lohmann left the firm in December 2020 after 45 years to work as an independent consultant and arbitrator. The practice remains in demand for complex and market-critical matters, such as successfully acting for Luz del Sur in the Supreme Court in its challenge to the Ministry of Energy of Mines’ law regarding electricity price regulation, the success of which impacted widely on the sector. The matter was led by Renzo Carrasco, who co-leads the litigation practice alongside Arturo Aza, both are highly experienced professionals in judicial procedures. Other prominent advisers of the practice include: market leader José Tam, who heads up the arbitration arm and overseas the entire disputes department; and leading white collar crime partner José Reaño. In this regard, the firm has a burgeoning corporate crime practice and acts for Telefónica del Perú, Pan American Silver Peru and BBVA Banco Continental, among others. Younger arbitration specialist Jorge Alvarado was made partner in December 2020. Since publication, the team has been further strengthened by the promotion of senior associate Martin Chocano -a 2019 arrival from Miranda & Amado- to the partnership (effective as of January 2022).Practice head(s):
José Tam; José Reaño; Arturo Aza; Renzo Carrasco
Testimonials
‘Excellent firm. Great depth and sophistication, very experienced at working with international parties and in English. They are among the top tier of law firms in Peru. Luis Bedoya brings wisdom and insight to his matters.’
‘Francisco Cardenas is analytically very strong and tremendously diligent.’
‘The team is very supportive and can understand the client’s needs as well as the technical issues that are related in many cases. Likewise, there is evidence of commitment and involvement with the client.‘
‘They are committed and follow-up on cases and concerns. The most prominent is Arturo Aza who does an exceptional job and denotes commitment to the client and their problems in litigation and others. Jorge Alvarado is also very supportive; he is in charge of specific but very important issues.’
‘They have a first-rate team with people with a great deal of experience in the monitoring of complex trials and high media and social relevance. The Rodrigo law firm has the best expert lawyers in Peru in matters of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative litigation. They are always available and used to administer lawsuits of vital importance to us. Renzo Carrasco and his team are the best professionals in Peru for handling large-scale trials. Carrasco is an irreplaceable support for the legal handling of our litigation.’
‘Renzo Carrasco and his team are lawyers accustomed to administering trials of great economic impact and providing a comprehensive service in all the areas that make up the litigation. Assertive lawyers, highly trained and with knowledge of a depth far above average. Meticulous, attentive to new circumstances and always exploring various alternatives for the benefit of the client. Available 24/7.’
‘It has an interdisciplinary view of the cases, complementing the procedural law with the substantive part. They have a very powerful network of contacts with arbitrators abroad that allows disputes to be analysed in greater depth.‘
‘The versatility with which they explain cases and their persuasion. They have an ability to easily convey what can be a dry or technical issue. José Tam is the partner of the area, super committed to the work and Martin Chocano is an associate, both excellent professionals. In construction contracts, Hugo Silva for the substantive part of the disputes and contracting with the State; Carlos Carpio, who sees urban law and public law, contracting with the State. The civil part of the disputes is overseen by Francisco Cardenas, who is excellent.’
Key clients
Eco Express Javier Prado
Luz del Sur
Compañía Minera Antamina
Southern Perú Copper Corporation Sucursal del Perú
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
Nexa Resources
Minsur
Minera Chinalco Perú
Hudbay Perú
Pan American Silver Perú
San Fernando
Telefónica del Perú
Hochschild Mining Peru
Scotiabank Peru
BBVA Banco Continental
Compañia Minera Antamina
Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF)
Pluspetrol Peru Corporation
Iridium Concesiones de Infraestructuras
Alicorp
Pan American Silver Peru
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Eco Express – a privately-owned company that provides mass public transportation services in Lima – in three arbitration proceedings against the Municipality of Lima which had declared the concession agreements executed with Eco Express null-and-void; total claim value: $60m.
- Successfully represented Luz del Sur in the Supreme Court on its challenge to a State law regarding the regulation of electricity prices.
- Acting for Consorcio Minero (in liquidation) in contentious administrative proceedings against SUNAT and the Tax Court for a tax calculation amounting to approximately $40m, based on an adjustment to the market value of CORMIN’s profit range by application of transfer pricing rules for the year 2009.
Energy and natural resources > Electricity Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados remains dominant in this arena, excelling across the board in regulatory and transactional advice. It completed the headline sale of electricity distributor Luz del Sur to China Yangtze in April 2020, acting for seller Sempra Energy and notably, remains lead counsel to Luz del Sur. Heading the practice is regulatory and projects specialist Verónica Sattler, supported by a strong team of regulatory lawyers, particularly Alejandro Manayalle and counsel María del Rosario Quiroga; all three devote a significant portion of their practice to this sector. Significant changes at associate level saw the departure of respected senior Eduardo Ramos and the experienced Laura Zuñiga in December 2020 and January 2021 respectively.
Practice head(s):
Veronica Sattler
Testimonials
‘Strengths: broad knowledge of the law and its application; knowledge of government procedures that allows you to advance correctly and smoothly in obtaining permits; their knowledge of the subject as well as methodology, allows them to maintain an order and structure superior to that of other practices.’
‘I emphasise that they carry out a cross-sectional analysis of the issues, analyse the regulatory aspects but also identify other aspects that can be evaluated in favour of the clients. I highlight Veronica Sattler as an attorney with outstanding performance in practice.’
‘The lawyers have extensive experience and knowledge in the matter and work as a team, standing out when they assume the defence of our interests.’
‘The plus is the seniority they have. That is, they have the ability to interact with high-level officials, which gives you confidence. The outstanding partner is Veronica Sattler.’
‘The most detailed and in-depth lawyers on the market. Very experienced and trained. The best lawyers in natural resources and electricity matters in Peru. Used to handling big legal problems.’
‘Detailed, the best in Peru.’
‘Support for contracts with transmission companies and advice for procedures before authorities such as the General Directorate of Electricity. Likewise, they have helped us a lot in the negotiations with transmission companies and with third parties related to the purpose of complying with Peruvian regulations.’
‘Much review and analysis in detail. Very fast and adequate responses. Veronica Sattler has been very supportive of very delicate negotiations on electrical issues. Likewise, Diego Pachas has shown great support in electrical regulatory matters.’
Key clients
Sempra Energy
Luz del Sur
Fénix Power Perú
Grupo Red Eléctrica (Red Eléctrica del Sur, Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur, Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur 2 and Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur 3)
Marcobre (Minsur)
Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
Compañía Minera Antamina
Pan American Silver – Shahuindo, Yamobamba, Argentum, La Arena and ETC (ex-TAHOE Resources’ companies)
Gloria
Termochilca
Celeo Redes
Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Latin America Power Peru
Canadian Solar
Work highlights
- Acting for Fenix Power on all of its regulatory/power obligations related to the operation of its gas-fired, combined cycle, power plant located in Chilca, including recent force majeure requests made in relation to its natural gas supply, transport and distribution agreements, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Providing ongoing advice to Luz del Sur regarding all electrical and regulatory matters, including a judicial process before the Supreme Court questioning the legality of a regime that applies to gas-fired thermal plants regarding the declaration of variable costs for the energy dispatch performed by the system operator (COES).
- Advised Sempra Energy on the sale of its Peruvian businesses, including the electricity merger-control processes before the anti-trust agency, INDECOPI; the £3.6bn deal completed in April 2020.
Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons Tier 1
A truly comprehensive practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados guides clients on all aspects of the industry, including upstream, midstream and downstream activities, from project management and contractual matters through to disputes with regulators and environmental issues. Consequently, it ranks global oil majors among its clients, such as Shell GNL Peru, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Promigas and China National Petroleum Company. Jorge Pérez-Taiman co-leads the practice and is a market leader, noted for his international experience. He recently led advice to Gases del Norte del Perú on the negotiation of a natural gas distribution agreement with Petroperu’s new $500m Talara Refinery in northern Peru, currently under construction. Fellow co-head of the practice Jenny Caldas is also very experienced in this sector, particularly on the regulatory and administrative side, while senior associate Carolina Noriega also co-leads the team. Former senior associate Eduardo Ramos left the firm.
Practice head(s):
Jorge Pérez Taiman; Jenny Caldas; Carolina Noriega
Testimonials
‘The strongest and most solid hydrocarbons team in the country. They know the fuel market perfectly.‘
‘The experience of their lawyers is the best asset they have, since their hydrocarbons team is the most solid and respected in the country.’
Key clients
Mitsui & Co Peru
Shell GNL Peru
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Pluspetrol Peru Corporation
GeoPark Perú
Promigas
Gases del Norte del Perú
Gases del Pacífico
China National Petroleum Company
Cobra Oil & Gas
Work highlights
- Acting for Gases del Norte del Perú in the negotiation of a natural gas distribution agreement with Petroperu’s new, $500m Talara Refinery in northern Peru, currently under construction.
- Advised Gases del Norte del Perú on the purchase of a 16.2km gas pipeline from ENEL Generación Piura, which connects a natural gas gathering facility operated by ENEL in Pariñas with Petroperu’s Talara Refinery.
- Advised Aptim Perú during a successful bidding round called by Petróleos del Perú for the provision of key maintenance and replacement services to the Talara Refinery.
Energy and natural resources > Mining Tier 1
A stellar client list at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is indicative of its exceptional practice: the firm attracts a raft of the country's largest mining companies, including Marcobre, Southern Peru Copper Corporation and Anglo American Quellaveco. With tier-one practices across the firm, it provides a 'magnificent service' in respect of the complex legal needs of the mining sector, be it corporate, financing, dispute resolution or environmental, for instance, combined with pre-eminent mining regulatory knowhow. Practice head Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is a stalwart of the industry with a global reputation. Despite his managing partner role at the firm, he remains hands-on, recently leading advice to Minera Antamina on its $250m secured loan from Scotiabank. The 19-strong team also includes lead advisers Oscar Benavides, who focuses on exploration, development and exploitation contracts, M&A and the financing of mining projects; administrative mining regulations and environmental expert Francisco Tong; and the more junior -but nevertheless key- partners Francisco Barrios and Claudio Ferrero. At associate level, Mariana Delgado and Diego Pachas -who both have a decade at the firm- provide key support.
Practice head(s):
Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado
Key clients
Shahuindo
Cumbres del Sur
Southern Peru Copper Corporation (sucursal del Peru)
SSR Mining
Minera Barrick Misquichilca
Trident Resources
Freeport-McMoran Exploration Corporation
Minsur
Nueva Cocha Mining Company
Minera Antamina
Marcobre
Hudbay Peru
Anglo American Quellaveco
Pan American Silver Corp
Iamgold Peru
First Quantum Minerals
Anglo American Peru
Work highlights
- Advised Antamina, a top-ten miner -globally- by size, on obtaining a $250m loan from Scotiabank.
- Advised Shahuindo on its merger with Empresa Transmisora de Cajabamba, whereby the client absorbed all rights and obligations, legal relations and in general all of Empresa Transmisora de Cajabamba’s equity.
- Acted for Cumbres del Sur on its merger with Compañía Minera Barbastro and Minera Sillustani whereby the client absorbed all of the two companies’ rights and obligations, legal relations and in general all of their equity.
Peru > Environment Tier 1
With an expansive client roster of mining, oil and gas and industrial clients, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is in demand for environmental advice and does not fail to deliver. An exceptionally strong team is led by the much-respected Francisco Tong, who is a full-time mining, environmental and natural resources partner. He is supported by: regulatory and environment specialist Jenny Caldas, who is also highly rated for her abilities; very capable counsel Úrsula Zavala; and seven associates. The team has been particularly busy of late defending clients in administrative sanctioning procedures, Repsol Exploración Perú, for instance, which it is advising in relation to nine alleged infractions related to non-compliance at Block 57, located in the Peruvian Amazon.
Practice head(s):
Francisco Tong
Testimonials
‘We work with Jenny Caldas directly and we know her trajectory in the sector, which gives us confidence to be able to entrust our processes and consultations with her. Jenny’s team stands out for its commitment, responsibility and openness.’
‘The best quality of Jenny Caldas is her commitment to the case that we present to her. In addition, she always listens to the needs of the company and puts herself in our place. Another important point is that she never generates false expectations, which is important to us, and presents us with more than one alternative solution. We feel that the firm is empathetic with the company and its needs.’
‘Extensive knowledge of environmental legislation and practical application in company facilities.’
‘They are clear and transparent when explaining the results of the processes or orders carried out. Very grateful to Ursula Zavala and Cyndel Caballero Fernandez.’
‘They know perfectly the client’s problems and try to provide immediate support on various technical issues. Precise assistance for sanctioning procedures but also on permit issues. With very good results.’
‘The constant and precise service are the main strengths, and the knowledge of the technical subject and support in administrative processes. Francisco Tong knows the client in a comprehensive way and has always provided his services in a timely, accurate and creative way. Supportive against institutions and generating positive effects. Tong is accompanied by Cyndel Caballero and Milagros Mutsios who, both in sanctioning and regulatory matters, have shown great care and attention. They have supported and reviewed very technical topics with very good results.’
‘Excellent professionals.’
‘Great experience and extraordinary knowledge. Good relations with the authority.’
Key clients
Pan American Silver Huaron
La Arena
China National Petroleum Company
Energy Development Corporation
Hubday Peru
Transportadora de Gas del Peru
Pluspetrol Norte
Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Minera Hampton Peru
Luz del Sur
Work highlights
- Advised Pan American Silver Huaron on an administrative sanctioning procedure before the Environmental Court of the Agency of Environmental Assessment and Enforcement (OEFA), regarding non-compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
- Defending Repsol Exploración Perú in administrative sanctioning procedures before OEFA since 2016, and currently advising the client in an administrative sanctioning procedure before OEFA regarding nine infractions related to non-compliance at Block 57 located in the Peruvian Amazon.
- Acting for China National Petroleum Company (CNPC) regarding administrative sanctioning proceedings initiated by the Environmental Control Agency (OEFA) regarding its activities in Block X, located in the north west of Perú, and in Block 58, in the Peruvian Amazon.
Peru > Intellectual property Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados provides considerable muscle in this area, its team comprising two market-leading individuals in María del Carmen Alvarado and Héctor Álvarez supported by a band of five capable associates. Both lead partners are noted for their very hands-on approach, leading matters both large and small. The practice excels as both a stand-alone operation handling all facets of IP protection, and a corporate support team, advising on some of the most demanding transactions in the country. An illustrious client list includes PepsiCo, Panasonic and Mars, while Microsoft is perhaps the practice's star client, which it recently successfully advised on the defence of its 'Onedrive' trade mark in Peru. Among associates of note are seniors Ricardo De Vettor, who assisted on the Microsoft case; and Ximena Aramburu, whose practice includes domain names.
Practice head(s):
Hector Alvarez; María del Carmen Alvarado
Testimonials
‘It is the leading firm in the provision of services in Peru. High availability of the partners and good lawyers with high expertise.’
‘They have provided us with good support in litigation matters, handling them satisfactorily and obtaining positive results for clients. Outstanding partner is Hector Alvarez.’
‘Quality and client-oriented, with a service attitude. They are a true business partner.‘
‘Maria del Carmen Alvarado should be highlighted. She knows and understands very well our business and industry. She is an excellent business partner and is always seeking the best cost effective and efficient solution to clients’ needs.’
‘Maria del Carmen Alvarado and Hector Alvarez are a formidable team advising on all types of trade mark protection and enforcement. They are responsive, pragmatically creative in solutions and will go the extra mile to reach a solution. I don’t use any other team in Peru.’
‘They are lawyers with great experience and knowledge in intellectual property; they have solid resources to exercise an adequate defence in the cases entrusted and to give strong legal opinions.’
‘Hector Alvarez is the predominant figure in the area of intellectual property and his national and international recognition, coupled with his knowledge, experience and respect is what, in my view, makes this firm stand out. It should be noted that Hector coordinates very well with his team of lawyers to provide first class services.’
‘Hector never fails to provide commercial, well considered and practical advice – and promptly.’
Key clients
PepsiCo
Inditex (Zara)
Microsoft Corporation
Panasonic Corporation
Mars
Colombina
Abercrombie & Fitch Europe
Reckitt Benckiser
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Assa Abloy Group
Discovery Communications
Tessenderlo Kerley
Kawasaki Kabushiki Kaisha
NV Bekaert
Immunotec
The Singer Company
American Airlines
MJN US Holdings
Purecircle USA
McCaffee
Work highlights
- Successfully defended Microsoft Corporation in a trade mark cancellation action brought by Nidec Control Techniques, seeking to cancel the trade mark “Onedrive” which was an obstacle to the registering of its own “Unidrive” trade mark.
- Succcessfully defended Mars, Inc. in a trade mark cancellation action brought by Corporacion TDN, seeking to cancel the trade mark “Celebrations” which was an obstacle to the registering of its own “Celebraciones de Todinno” trade mark.
- Represented Total in a successful appeal to INDECOPI following the refusal to register a Total trade mark.
Peru > International trade (IT&C) Tier 1
Full-service powerhouse Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados showcases its expertise with an extensive client base of marquee multinational companies and domestic heavy-hitters, including Kuehne + Nagel, Microsoft, IBM, Nokia Siemens Networks Perú and Toyota del Peru. The firm excels in customs planning and the structuring of international trade operations, as well as customs claims and appeals before local authorities such as the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR) and the courts. Sector expertise includes mining, oil and gas, power, chemical, technology and telecommunications, vehicle-importation, agriculture and textiles. Practice head Julio Guadalupe has a high market profile following many years’ experience advising on international trade law, and significantly, has contributed to the evolution of customs law in Peru. Among an extensive caseload, he is leading advice to Kimberly-Clark Peru with respect to an important tariff classification procedure before the Peruvian Customs Authority whereby the end-goal is to standardise the Peruvian Customs Authority criterion throughout the region where the company has operations. Guadalupe is assisted by very experienced senior associate Juan Acuña and tax associate Joan Tello, although previously highlighted associate Enrique Vargas left the firm in October 2020.
Practice head(s):
Julio Guadalupe
Testimonials
‘The firm has an incomparable level of expertise. They are undoubtedly the best in the market, both for their knowledge, reach with the authorities and support to their clients.‘
‘The team is available and 100% onboard with the client. It seems that they are in-house counsel rather than external.’
‘For international trade we consider them to be the best team. They are highly educated and handle the legal matters related to these cases very well. They provide positive results and very good advice.’
‘Julio Guadalupe is highly educated, responsible and concerned about our affairs. Good performance as head of the area that handles our issues.’
Key clients
Compañia Goodyear del Peru
Volvo Peru
Grupo Scharff (Fedex’s Representative in Peru)
Omnilife Peru
Hudbay Perú
Southern Peru Copper Corporation Sucursal del Peru
Grupo Fierro
Tecnológica de Alimentos (TASA)
Minera Chinalco Peru
Quimica Suiza
QSI Peru
Compañía Minera Antamina
Cofaco Industries
Operaciones Arcos Dorados del Perú (Mcdonald’s franchisee in Peru)
ABB
Entel Peru
San Fernando
Work highlights
- Acting for Kimberly-Clark Peru with regard to an important tariff classification procedure before the Peruvian Customs Authority.
- Acting for industrial equipment supplier ABB regarding the international sale of equipment to a domestic client that involved the company’s commercial, logistic and accounting procedures.
- Advising LATAM Airlines with regard to a customs guarantee system applicable to the temporary entry regimes for airplanes.
Peru > Labour and employment Tier 1
Long established as the benchmark in labour law in Peru, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados remains at the forefront of the market, its expert team advising on many of the country's most high-profile and business-critical labour matters. The pandemic has placed the team in great demand as companies grapple with staffing and redundancy issues particularly within Peru's key industry, mining. The firm is acting for several of the country's top mining companies in opposing a request for a centralised collective bargaining procedure initiated by the National Federation of Mining and Metal Workers of Peru. The 18-strong team comprises multiple partner-level luminaries: labour law all-rounder José Balta; Mario Pasco, who leads in collective bargaining and litigation; and labour and tax specialist Ernesto Cárdenas. Senior associate Iván Blume is another name to note.
Practice head(s):
José Balta; Mario Pasco
Testimonials
‘The labour team at REM, led by Jose Balta, is top in the country; the level of the partners and also associates service is the best compared to other firms. The quality of associate work does not diminish at all when the partners are not available to attend an urgent matter. Jose Balta is an asset to us; Claudia Cermeño provides top service and knowledge.‘
‘Competent and practical advice on labour matters. They provide alternative solutions to a problem, along with the pros and cons for taking a decision. Easy to reach and discuss different approaches in detail. Ernesto Cárdenas is recommended.’
Key clients
Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Compañía Minera Antamina
Minsur
Marcobre
Hudbay Minerals
Panamerican Silver
Microsoft
Fluor Daniel
Tata Consulting Services
Productos Avon
Work highlights
- Advising several of the top-ten mining companies in the country in opposing the request for a centralised collective bargaining procedure initiated by the National Federation of Mining and Metal Workers of Peru.
- Advising Avianca del Perú (in liquidation) on all labour matters regarding the closing of its Peruvian branch.
- Advised several of the most important mining companies in the country on the labour implications of their adjusted operation due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Peru > Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
Few headline projects come to market without Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados at the table. For example, this year it represented Lima Airport Partners in the $450m financing for the modernisation of Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport, and acted for Tacna Solar, Panamericana Solar and Moquegua (owned by Solarpack and Ardian), on three simultaneous financings for three power plants (aggregate amount, $226m). The firm leverages off its strong mining, financing and energy teams to produce a stellar offering, the practice steered by head partners from those areas: Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, Jean Paul Chabaneix and Verónica Sattler, respectively. Integral to the practice group are project finance star Fernando Molina and fellow project finance specialist Juan Diego De Vinatea, who both take the lead on multiple matters. The practice houses a deep pool of 28 associates among whom regulatory senior associate Diana Briones is highly active in this area. Since publication, Briones has been raised to the partnership - effective as of January 2022.Practice head(s):
Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado; Jean Paul Chabaneix; Veronica Sattler
Testimonials
‘Their detailed knowledge of the legislation and how to interrelate with the other legal areas as well as its implications, stands out. The REM firm is a reference point in the relationship with the client, and in the inter-area internal coordination.’
‘A plus that I identify in REM is the leadership in the relationship with the client, and I see that in Alejandro Manayalle, that when he takes a topic, he coordinates it and, if necessary, because the topic touches other areas of the study, leads it and identifies the interactions and implications, resulting in a complete and comprehensive work.’
‘REM has a first class team. Undoubtedly, one of the 2-3 top law firms in Peru.’
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix and Luis Enrique Palacios stand out. One of them has been there for decades; the other more recent. A good example of how the firm has achieved excellent quality control. They are very competent in their areas, each with their own area of expertise but they can also move and advise in other more general areas. Also, it is a pleasure to work with them!‘
‘Well-experianced with in-depth knowledge of the subject; heavliy team focused and goal driven.’
Key clients
Lima Airport Partners
Solarpack
Rutas de Lima
Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)
Inter-American Development Bank
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Salaverry Terminal Internacional
Celeo Redes
Peru Rail
Work highlights
- Peruvian counsel to Salaverry Terminal Internacional, as borrower, on the $132m project financing for the modernisation and development of the Salaverry Multi-Purpose Port in the department of La Libertad, Peru, granted by BBVA Peru, Santander and Itaú.
- Acted for Panamericana Solar, Moquegua FV and Tacna Solar, subsidiaries of Solarpack and Ardian, in three separate financings (aggregate value, $226m) granted by BNP Paribas, Societe Generale and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to refinance existing project financing granted by the U.S. government’s development finance institution, DFC.
- Advised Lima Airport Partners on the $450m financing for the modernisation of Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport , granted by KfW IPEX-Bank, the Bank of Nova Scotia, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria.
Peru > Public law and regulation Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is a giant in the field of public and regulatory law. It advises an expansive client roster across a broad industry base, earning instructions from such emblematic companies as Microsoft, Anglo American and Entel. The practice is split into three distinct areas of specialism: public law and public procurement, regulatory, and fisheries – the firm being one of the few to have a specialist practice in this key industry. The 20-strong team has depth at both partner and associate level, and is led by Carlos Carpio (public law), a leading professional in this field with a focus on construction-related works including arbitration; and Verónica Sattler (regulatory), whose broad practice includes regulatory advice to companies in the energy, public transportation and sanitation infrastructure sectors, among others. Other key figures include consultant Richard Inurritegui (fisheries), Hugo Silva (public procurement), Alejandro Manayalle (regulatory), and at associate level, Augusto Effio and Diana Briones. Since publication, Briones has been raised to the partnership - effective January 2022.Practice head(s):
Carlos Carpio; Veronica Sattler
Testimonials
‘The team has extensive experience in advising on the analysis of public contractual documentation and the risks associated with it, assisting with administrations and public and private bodies and advising on specific regulations in regulated sectors and concession assets . The team members share a business vision focused on excellence in advising and the success of their clients’ operations, which makes this practice unique.‘
‘We highlight this firm’s availability and commitment of the partners. They are involved in matters proactively, offering their knowledge and experience and therefore providing confidence for the client and quality in their advice. We have worked with Veronica Sattler, a senior partner and leader of the regulation and concessions area. Veronica’s work in each of the operations in which she has advised has been characterised by her knowledge of the sector, her high professional commitment and her personal closeness. We value her absolute availability and the quality of the services she provides. In addition, we have had the opportunity to work with Fernando Molina, a senior partner in the project finance area. Working with Fernando has turned out to be very gratifying, advising us in the search for financing for concession contracts and solving in an agile and precise manner the questions raised during the process.’
‘It is a great team, with a lot of experience and solidity in regulatory matters, especially in the port sector. They are concise and legally sound in their responses, and that is highly valued by us. Compared to the other firms, it is the best regulatory area in terms of quality and service provision.’
‘They are experts and specialists in their subject. They are solid in their answers and inquiries, they are to the point, they are executive and they are clear when explaining their positions. In addition, they support their answers with examples and legal basis, jurisprudence, etc., that differ from the other firms.’
‘They compare favourably with other firms.‘
‘Kindness in dealing with the client. Responsibility within the deadlines. Good analysis.’
‘The team is always available and listening to the situation. Strong adaptability, especially since we are a foreign company. We are satisfied with the efficiency of the analyses.’
‘A working relationship with Carlos Carpio that in a very professional way creates a spirit of trust. An always constructive and combative attitude that allows us to see positivism and realism in dealing with matters. And above all, the successes contributed by Carpio give us peace of mind in the continuity of the relationship with this office. ‘
Key clients
Entel Peru
Microsoft Corporation
Aramburu Matriz
Sade Compagnie Generale de Travaux D’hidraulique
Fresenius Medical Care del Perú
Colegio Trener de Monterrico
AECOM Technical Services
Minsur
ABB
Interspiro Aktiebolag
PLM Inversiones Inmobiliarias
CBC Peruana
APM Terminals Callao
Servicios Maritimos & Terrestres (Mar & Ter)
Cencosud Perú
Sistemas Oracle del Perú
Rutas de Lima
Ferrocarril Transandino (FETRANSA)
Red Eléctrica del Sur
Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur
Luz del Sur
DP World Callao
Etermar Perú
Salog
Celeo Redes
Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Ove Arup & Partners International
Aeropuertos Andinos del Perú
Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos Paita (TPE Paita)
Consorcio Agua Azul
Anglo American Quellaveco
Eco Express Javier Prado
Concesionaria Desaladora del Sur
Norvial
Internexa Perú
Compañía Peruana de Radiodifusió
Tecnologica de Alimentos
Pesquera Diamante
Pesquera Hayduk
Esmeralda Corp
Yichang
Austral Group
Orizon
Sociedad Nacional de Pesqueria
Work highlights
- Providing permanent legal advice to Entel Peru on matters related to public procurement processes and regulations, related to the provision of telecoms services, in which the company is a regular participant, bidder and/or contractor.
- Representing Red Eléctrica del Sur/Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur in three ongoing disputes with Azteca Comunicaciones, the concessionaire of the National Optical Fibre Network promoted by the Peruvian Government for the expansion of broadband networks in Peru.
- Acted for Microsoft Corporation on the performance of contracts executed as a result of the public procurement processes initiated by the Peruvian Tax Authority (SUNAT) to digitalize the entity’s electronic invoices and receipts.
Peru > Real estate Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is the go-to firm for a multitude of highly land-dependent companies, such as utilities, industrial manufacturers and mining companies. An exceptionally broad skill set at the firm includes capability in niche areas such as archaeology, analysis of seismic risk, and acquisition rights of state-owned lands, the firm offering stand-out strength in the overlap of public law and land law. The nine-strong specialist team is led by pre-eminent real estate lawyer Carlos Carpio, often instructed to defend the Peruvian State in international arbitration concerning land matters. His right hand at the practice is very experienced associate Hugo Sarria, who also has combined public law expertise, while Isabel Carrascal continues to grow in profile and experience.
Practice head(s):
Carlos Carpio
Testimonials
‘Their detailed knowledge of the legislation and how to interrelate it with other legal areas, as well as its implications, stands out. REM is a benchmark in how to relate to the client, and in inter-area internal coordination.’
‘A plus that I identify in the firm is the leadership, especially in client care. Rómulo Muñoz takes a subject and coordinates it and if necessary because the subject touches other areas of the study, he leads it and identifies the interactions and implications resulting in a complete and comprehensive work.‘
‘Many attorneys at the firm have worked for public entities and have a proactive profile and a fierce defence of the cases raised by their clients, a multidisciplinary approach and depth of analysis.’
‘Many of the lawyers in the team have participated in the drafting of laws, and have a close relationship with the authorities; they are not simply applicants of the law but creators of the law. I especially want to recommend Carlos Carpio, senior partner of the team and Hugo Sarria, associate. Carlos Carpio is clearly the leader in the country in this matter.‘
Key clients
Cía Peruana de Radiodifusión
CBC Peruana
APM Terminals
PLM Inversiones Inmobiliarias
Desarrolladora del Pacífico
Inversiones La Maddalena
Inversiones Llanac
San José Constructora Perú
Quimtia
Antalis Perú
Cencosud
Teleférico Huchuy Qosqo
Minera Antares Perú
Southern Perú Copper Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising leading television company Cía. Peruana de Radiodifusión on all its real estate needs, most recently advising on securing permits and licenses of television facilities for operational purposes, regularisation and clearance of information in the Public Registry of Properties, and preparation of contracts for sale of lands and buildings.
- Acting for beverage and bottling company CBC Peruana in obtaining all necessary permissions for its operations, as well as the evaluation of its properties and others intended to be acquired.
- Advising APM Terminals, operator of the multi-purpose north terminal of Callao port, on securing permits and licenses of facilities for operational purposes (urban fitting out and building) of the company’s terminal in Callao port.
Peru > Tax Tier 1
The tax offering at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados remains hard to beat for lawyer numbers and expertise. Some nine partners are focused on the sector, ensuring all aspects of commercial tax are covered, with stand-out strength in complex and cross-border transactional support and litigation. A diverse client portfolio reveals broad industry knowledge, essential for strategic tax planning, which the firm provides to a host of prominent domestic and international companies. Co-head of the practice Alex Córdova is a market-leading corporate tax partner, with niche expertise in extractive industries, while fellow co-head Alex Morris is an authority on tax planning and international fiscal transparency and leads the wealth-management side of the practice. Other names to note include: Tulio Tartarini, who specialises in utilities taxation, among other areas; corporate tax adviser Mariella de la Torre; and the more junior partner Raúl Hidalgo.
Practice head(s):
Alex Córdova; Alex Morris
Key clients
Minera Las Bambas
Minera Chinalco Perú
Luz del Sur
Telefónica del Perú
Tiendas por Departamento Ripley
Corporación Lindley
Huawei del Perú
San Fernando
Compañía Minera Antamina
Southern Perú Copper Corporation Sucursal del Perú
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel to Sempra Energy International Holdings in the sale of a majority stake in Luz del Sur to China Yangtze Power International (CYPI), an entity controlled by China Three Gorges Corporation, including all the tax implications of the sale and transfer of shares.
- Advising Minera Las Bambas in tax proceedings before the Peruvian Tax Court corresponding to several fiscal years, determining whether resettlement expenses incurred by the client should be considered as development expenses or as a part of the acquisition cost of the land.
- Acted as local counsel to CVC Capital Partners on the tax aspects of its $400m acquisition of Peruvian company Hermes Transportes Blindados (Hermes) sold by The Carlyle Group.
Peru > TMT (Technology, media and telecoms) Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados combines deep regulatory expertise with first-class multidisciplinary support, offering the sector a streamlined 360° legal service. On the regulatory side, the firm excels in the telecoms sector, having played a key role in the 1990s' privaitisation of the industry and today acting for principal Peruvian players such as Entel Perú. Counsel María del Rosario Quiroga is a regulatory specialist with in-house telecoms experience and heads the telecoms practice. The team also attracts principal clients from the media and technology segments, being lead adviser to TV broadcaster Compañía Peruana de Radiodifusión and Facebook for example; and actively participates in the development of evolving technology law in Peru. Energy regulatory partner Verónica Sattler overseas the entire practice, while key advisers include associates Andrea Morelli and Luis Fernando Roca, both regulatory specialists.
Practice head(s):
Verónica Sattler; María del Rosario Quiroga
Testimonials
‘The firm exceeds the expectations of its clients, its team made up of lawyers with extensive experience and knowledge of the telecommunications sector.‘
‘Maria del Rosario Quiroga opens spaces for explanation and discussion of the strategies to be proposed in each specific case and is excellent.’
‘A highlight is the extensive experience and knowledge of Maria del Rosario Quiroga.’
Key clients
Entel Perú
Transtelco
Compañía Peruana de Radiodifusión
Red Eléctrica del Sur
Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur
Luz del Sur
Americatel Perú
Internexa Perú
Telefónica Servicios TIWS
Sociedad Agrícola Drokasa
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Entel Peru on the Ministry of Transportation and Communications’ proposal regarding the refarming or reallocation of radio spectrum allocated to the company.
- Advised Transtelco on the acquisition of the Peruvian operation of Neutrona Netowrks, a provider of broadband communications, including solving queries related to the Peruvian telecom framework and the authorisation required to implement further projects in the country.
- Providing onging advice to TV broadcaster Compañía Peruana de Radiodifusión regarding compliance of its broadcasting obligations under the applicable regulations and its authorisations, including advice with compliance of obligations related to TV programming.
Peru > Capital markets Tier 2
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados undertakes capital markets work within its market-leading banking and finance practice with ambitions to grow market share. Its deal record for the past year demonstrates valuable capability, for example acting for healthcare network Auna on its international capital markets debut, issuing $300m of 6.500% senior notes, due 2025. The 'very solid and high-level' team is steered by Jean Paul Chabaneix with specialist securities expertise provided by Nydia Guevara and counsel Paul Castritius. They are supported by corporate and finance partner Jorge Trelles, who led the Auna deal alongside Chabaniex.
Practice head(s):
Jean Paul Chabaneix
Key clients
Auna
The Central American Bottling Corporation/CBC Peruana
BBVA Peru
CVC Capital Partners
Credit Andorra/CA Perú Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company/Compañía Goodyear del Perú
Southern Copper Corporation
Fábrica de Hilados y Tejidos San Miguel
Work highlights
- Acted as Peruvian counsel to healthcare group Auna on its international capital markets debut with a $300m offering of 6.500% senior notes due 2025.
- Advised The Central American Bottling Corporation, as issuer, and its Peruvian subsidiary CBC Peruana, as guarantor, on the consent solicitation and a $200m offering through a reopening of its 2017 $500m notes issue, which were issued with a coupon of 5.75% and a maturity date of 2027.
- Represented BBVA Peru as arranger of a $50m note offering programme and the first offering of $12m under said programme for local real estate company Desarrolladora del Pacífico.
Peru > Competition and antitrust Tier 3
Energy and regulatory specialist Verónica Sattler heads the practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados giving it a proven track record of electricity sector merger-clearance work; it acted for seller Sempra Energy on the clearance of its landmark, $3.5bn sale of Luz del Sur to China Yangtze Power International. This experience will no doubt stand the team in good stead as merger clearance work expands across other sectors. In the meantime, work is typically transactional, advisory and compliance-related, although the firm is handling an abuse of dominant position case on behalf of a major company. Key advisers also include Alejandro Manayalle and counsel María del Rosario Quiroga.
Practice head(s):
Veronica Sattler
Testimonials
‘They have presence and an ability to deal with the counterpart, as well as experience. The counterpart knows who they are dealing with.’
‘Veronica Sattler is recognised in the market, her presence gives an important help to the positioning of the company.’
‘Associates and partners are of an excellent level, whichever the topic. Very attentive partner who knows the needs from a management point of view and then go into detail with specialists, always efficient.’
‘They understand fully our business needs, and guide us to the best solution available through a mix of comprehensive and precise detail, very efficient, grasps the client’s needs and comes up with solutions.‘
Key clients
Sempra Energy International
Luz del Sur
Nexa Resources Cajamarquilla
Statkraft Perú
Castrol Caribbean & Central America
Visa
Compañía Minera Antamin
Work highlights
- Advised Sempra Energy on all matters related to the granting of merger clearance by INDECOPI for the $3.5bn sale of Sempra’s stake in Luz del Sur (Peru’s largest electricity distribution company) and Inland Energy (electricity generation).
- Represented Visa in ‘competition advocacy’ proceedings initiated by the Peruvian Antitrust Authority with the purpose of issuing a market study on payment card systems in Peru and its competitive conditions.
- Regular advice to Luz del Sur with regard to antitrust-related matters and design strategies (involving competition matters) in order to facilitate expansion of Luz del Sur’s infrastructure and services.
Peru > Insurance Tier 3
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados retains some market share, despite enduring significant team departures in 2020. Twelve months on from assuming leadership of the practice, Guillermo Puelles appears to be balancing his broad personal practice (restructuring, insolvency and M&A) with steering the insurance work at the firm. The practice has traditionally acted for a number of international insurers and reinsurers as well as domestics, and has a strong track record of advising foreign reinsurance companies on incorporation and commencement of activities in Peru, including dealings with the relevant authorities. Associates Sabrina Montoya and Renzo Rossi are building capability in this area.
Practice head(s):
Guillermo Puelles
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados > Firm Profile
The firm: Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a full-service firm with over 30 practice groups, covering all areas of law. All of its teams are recognised as leading practices in the market and regularly participate in the most complex and sophisticated matters, including crossborder deals and international arbitration claims. The firm has represented clients in most major Peruvian projects and transactions in the last five decades, as well as in high caliber legal matters in areas such as antitrust, aviation, banking and finance, bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate and M&A, employment, energy, environmental, infrastructure, insurance, intellectual property, litigation and arbitration, natural resources, privatizations and concessions, project development and finance, real estate, tax and telecommunications, among others. The firm is member of Interlaw, World Services Group and Employment Law Alliance.
Recent accolades: The firm was awarded ‘Latin America Law Firm of the Year 2018’ and ‘Law Firm of the Year in Peru in 2019’ in Peru by Chambers & Partners (repeating the awards also won in 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2010); ‘Law Firm of the Year 2019’ in Peru by Who’s Who Legal (repeating the awards also won since 2006); ‘Law Firm of the Year 2020” in Peru by IFLR, and ‘Law Firm of the Year 2019’ (repeating the awards also won in 2019) in Peru by International Tax Review.
Main areas of practice
Banking, corporate finance and capital markets: The firm covers bank finance, debt and equity capital markets, structured finance, trade finance, acquisition finance, derivatives and regulatory matters. Recent highlights include advising the Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Securities and Santander Investment in the US$563m 144A/Reg S bond issuance by Metro de Lima Linea 2; Impala in its US$250m financing granted by ING, Banco de Crédito del Perú, Citibank and The Bank of Nova Scotia; Kallpa Generación in its US$148m leasing granted by Banco de Crédito del Perú; Solgas in its PEN303m financing granted by Scotiabank Perú; IFC in the US$75m financing to Banco Bolivariano; The Central America Bottling Corporation in its US$35m financing granted by Banco de Crédito del Perú; Asterion Capital Partners in its EUR285m financing granted by BBVA and Santander; and Banco de Crédito del Perú in the US$100m granted to Sierra Metals.
Corporate and M&A: The firm regularly participates in the largest, most complex and sophisticated M&A transactions. It also provides regular corporate counseling to a significant number of the most important companies operating in Peru. Recent highlights include advising Sempra in its US$3.59bn sale of Luz del Sur; Warburg Pincus in its US$500m acquisition of Cambridge and Altair schools; GyM in its US$130m equity issuance; Pan American Silver in its US$1.07bn corporate reorganization; Fidelidade in its PEN44m public tender offer in La Positiva; Solarpack in its US$51m acquisition of Tacna Solar and Panamericana Solar; Latin American Power in the acquisition of two hydropower projects; Trafigura in its assets sale to Sierra Poli; Entel in the US$772m sale of telecom towers; AJ Gallagher in the acquisition of JLT’s aerospace division.
Energy: The firm has been involved in the development and financing of some of the most important energy projects in Peru, including hydropower and other renewable projects. Celeo Redes in the public bidding for three transmission lines; Red Eléctrica group on the development of transmission projects; counsel to conventional and renewable energy ventures; Tahoe Resources, Antamina, Cerro Verde, Marcobre and Southern Peru Copper on the energy requirements for their mines and the development of power plants and transmission lines.
Infrastructure: The firm has extensive experience in the development, financing and regulatory aspects involving ports, airports, toll roads, railways, transmission lines and sanitation, among other areas. It provides regular advice to Mizuho Securities in the US$273m bond issuance by Metro de Lima Línea2; BBVA, Mizuho Bank, SMBC, Sabadell, Santander and Citibank in the US$355m financing to Contugas; Santander, Sadabell and BBVA in the US$150m facility to Metro de Lima Línea2; Credicorp Capital in the US$61m financing to Transportadora Callao; Latin American Power in its US$127m refinancing; and Natixis in its US$173m financing for the Carhuaquero- Cajamarca-Norte transmission line; Marcobre in the US$900m financing of Mina Justa project.
Intellectual property: The firm provides a full range of services, including consultancy, protection and enforcement of rights involving patents, trademarks, trade names, copyright, domain names and related rights. The firm’s portfolio includes some of the most valuable brands worldwide.
Litigation and arbitration: The firm’s litigation and arbitration practice group is also recognised as the clear market leader by clients and peers alike. It covers disputes in all areas of law, including civil, commercial, insurance, insolvency, antitrust, labour, energy and regulatory litigation and tax, as well as white-collar crime in high-profile leading cases. The firm’s lawyers have acted as counsel, arbitrators, legal experts and consultants in proceedings before local and international arbitration institutions. Representation an US energy subsidiary in an arbitration proceeding against local Generation Company. Successful representation of a mining company in a procedure to release a letter of guarantee in the legal process against Tax Authority.
Natural resources and environmental: Premier mining and oil and gas companies with large scale projects in Peru have entrusted the firm with their regulatory, social, environmental, contentious and transactional matters in the last three decades. The firm’s main clients include: Gases Del Norte on the awarding of a US$230m concession for distribution of natural gas. Gases Del Pacífico on its 250$m LNG transport and distribution natural gas concession. Shell on matters relating to LNG exports and local LNG sales.
Projects: The firm’s reputation in project development and finance is unmatched. Over the last four decades, the firm has represented all sides of a deal, whether commercial lenders, multilaterals, export-credit agencies, debtors, underwriters, issuers and others. Recent highlights include advising Southern Peru Copper in successful bid to acquire Michiquillay with an expected investment of US$2.5bn; Tahoe Resources in its integration with Pan American Silver for US$1.1bn. Marcobre on the development of the Mina Justa project for US$ 1.5bn; Antamina on US$1.5bn expansion; Freeport McMoRan on US$4.7bn additional expansion of Cerro Verde; Barrick in its strategic plans to expand Laguna Norte.
Tax: The firm is recognised as the leading tax practice in the country for its advice on tax planning, tax litigation and transfer pricing, as well as for its experience in tax matters in domestic and cross-border M&A, financial and reorganisation transactions. Recent highlights include representation on tax matters and proceedings of Rimac Compañía de Seguros (US$30m) and Minsur (US$100m); Hudbay on challenging US$3.5m in tax credits by the tax authority.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance/M&A/projects | Jean Paul Chabaneix | ||
Bankruptcy/restructuring | Guillermo Puelles | ||
Corporate | Ramón Vidurrizaga | ||
Dispute resolution | José Tam | ||
Environment | Francisco Tong | ||
Insurance and reinsurance | Jorge Velarde | ||
Intellectual property | Héctor Álvarez | ||
International trade | Julio Guadalupe | ||
Labor and employment | José Balta | ||
Mining | Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado | ||
Energy | Verónica Sattler | ||
Public law | Carlos Carpio | ||
Regulatory | Verónica Sattler | ||
Tax | Alex Córdova |
Lawyer Profiles
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![]() | Ms María del Carmen Alvarado | Partner María del Carmen Alvarado specializes in intellectual property with emphasis on… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Héctor Álvarez | Partner Héctor Alvarez leads our Intellectual Property area, and specializes in brands,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Arturo Aza | Partner Arturo Aza specializes in solving civil conflicts, and in administrative-contested, and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr José Balta | Partner José Balta leads our Labor area, and specializes in advising national… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Francisco Barrios | Partner Francisco Barrios specializes in mining and environmental law, and water resources. | View Profile |
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![]() | Mr Oscar Benavides | Partner Oscar Benavides specializes in mining law, mining projects finance, and mergers… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Jenny Caldas | Partner Jenny Caldas specializes in oil, gas and environmental issues. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Ernesto Cárdenas | Partner Ernesto Cárdenas specializes in labor contracting, migrations and social security matters. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Carlos Carpio | Partner Carlos Carpio leads our Public Law area. He specializes in public… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Italo Carrano | Partner Italo Carrano specializes in arbitration, infrastructure, mergers & acquisitions, and project… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Renzo Carrasco | Partner Renzo Carrasco specializes in civil litigation. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Fabrizio Castellano | Partner Fabrizio Castellano is a specialist in representing in civil, commercial, criminal… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Jean Paul Chabaneix | Partner Jean Paul Chabaneix leads our Banking and Finance, Projects Finance, Mergers… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alex Córdova | Partner Alex Córdova leads our Tax practice area. He specializes in fiscal… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Juan Diego De Vinatea | Partner Juan Diego de Vinatea specializes in banking and finance law, projects… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Claudio Ferrero | Partners Claudio Ferrero specializes in transactional mining matters, and mergers & acquisitions. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Sandro Fuentes | Partner Sandro Fuentes specializes in new businesses, fiscal strategy and planning, and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Julio Guadalupe | Partner Julio Guadalupe leads our International Trade and Customs area. | View Profile |
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![]() | Mr Raúl Hidalgo | Partner Raúl Hidalgo specializes in tax law with emphasis on consulting, investment… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Gonzalo La Torre | Partner Gonzalo La Torre specializes in mining and extractive activities taxation, in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Eduardo López | Partner Eduardo López specializes in banking and finance law, corporate finance, and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alejandro Manayalle | Partner Alejandro Manayalle specializes in antitrust, energy, infrastructure, public-private partnerships and international… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Humberto Medrano | Humberto Medrano is a founding member and counselor of the Tax practice… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Fernando Molina | Partner Fernando Molina specializes in mergers & acquisitions, project finance and corporate… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alfonso Montoya | Alfonso Montoya specializes in providing commercial and corporate advisory to companies. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Alex Morris | Partner Alex Morris leads our Wealth Planning practice area. He specializes in… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Luis Enrique Palacios | Partner Luis Enrique Palacios specializes in mergers & acquisitions, project finance and… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Mario Pasco | Mario Pasco specializes in advising companies on labor issues. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Guillermo Puelles | Guillermo Puelles specializes in restructuring, insolvency and liquidation of corporations, mergers &… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr José Reaño | Partner José Reaño leads our Criminal Litigation and Corporate Compliance practice areas. | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Maritza Reategui | Partner Maritza Reátegui heads our Life Sciences & Healthcare practice area. | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado | Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is managing partner of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Verónica Sattler | Partner Verónica Sattler leads our Public Services Regulation, Antitrust, Energy and Infrastructure… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Hugo Silva | Hugo Silva specializes in public law, public procurement, construction contracts, company restructuring,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr José Talledo | Partner José Talledo specializes in tax issues related to investment and financial… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr José Tam | Partner José Tam leads our Civil Litigation & Arbitration, and Asian Investment… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Tulio Tartarini | Partner Tulio Tartarini specializes in tax law, with emphasis on fiscal planning,… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Francisco Tong | Partner Francisco Tong is co-head of our Environment practice area. He specializes… | View Profile |
![]() | Mr Ramón Vidurrizaga | Partner Ramón Vidurrizaga leads our Corporate and Commercial, and Litigation & Arbitration… | View Profile |
![]() | Ms Mariella de la Torre | Partner Mariella de la Torre specializes in tax consulting and fiscal planning… | View Profile |
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