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Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados Offices
AVENIDA SAN FELIPE 758
LIMA 15072
Peru
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Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Banking and finance Tier 1
Few headline deals come to the Peruvian market without Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados' presence at the table, the result of an 'excellent' and 'constructive' team and enviable client roster. It is the firm of choice for most of the country's top domestic banks -such as Credicorp Capital, Banco de Crédito del Perú, BBVA Continental and Scotiabank- for both regulatory and transactions. It also advises major international financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, HSBC, BNP Paribas, Santander and DNB Bank and some of the country's prime borrowers, namely Graña y Montero and Southern Copper Corporation. The practice's eight partners are led by the 'exceptional' Jean Paul Chabaneix, and includes project finance star Fernando Molina, Luis Enrique Palacios (who is lauded for his corporate finance expertise), and regulatory specialist Gino Sangalli. Counsel Paul Castritius, formerly of the Peruvian Securities and Exchange Commission, brings public-sector capital markets experience to the firm. Recent deal highlights included working alongside London's Clifford Chance in advice to Natixis, American General Life Insurance, Pacific Life Insurance and MetLife on hybrid financing (comprising a $75m loan and $100m bond issue) granted to transmission line concessionaire CCNCM. On the borrower side, the firm represented Tahoe Resources on its $200m financing from Scotiabank and HSBC Securities, and avocado distributor Mission Produce on its $275m loan from Bank of America Merrill Lynch. The firm also provided local law advice to TMF Group in the $1bn international debt issuance by DirecTV, a deal led by Palacios. Internally, regulatory lawyer Diego Peschiera moved to CMS Grau in July 2018; the firm has subsequently promoted Augusto Cáceres to the partnership (in July 2019), and hired capital markets and cross-border financing specialist Nydia Guevara from Miranda & Amado (in January 2020). Associates Efrain Salazar and Nicolás Cornejo are also very well regarded.
Bankruptcy and restructuring Tier 1
Restructuring and insolvency specialist Guillermo Puelles heads a 'very professional' team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados, which advises both debtors and creditors in the country's most significant public and private proceedings. It initiated the Doe Run Peru case on behalf of largest creditor, Consorcio Minero – CORMIN which is owed $29m (overall value approximately $600m), and is also advising HSBC in the $1.5bn bankruptcy of China Fishery Group (CFG) and its Peruvian subsidiaries. Other significant matters include representing Santander Peru in public insolvency proceedings against construction company Ingenieros Civiles y Contratistas Generales (ICCGSA), potential value $150m-$200m. Microsoft Perú, Pan American Silver Huarón and Trafigura are clients of the team, which includes partners Hugo Silva and Jorge Trelles and associate Sergio Silva.
Corporate and M&A Tier 1
'Arguably the market leaders', Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is a dominant force in high-end, complex transactions. Clients praise its sophisticated offering that is 'best in class for partner involvement', as well as its legal knowledge, responsiveness and communication. The firm is advising Sempra Energy on the Peruvian aspects of the proposed sale of its Peruvian and Chilean business units, including Luz del Sur - potentially the largest deal of 2019 in Peru. Leading the advice is the firm's head of M&A Jean Paul Chabaneix, who 'provides spectacular insight and service on a client's most challenging problems' and 'gets the deal done', and Jorge Trelles, who 'identifies the main needs of each in-house counsel', 'drafts particularly well' and is 'of essential assistance in negotiations'. Other deal highlights saw a team led by Eduardo López act as local counsel to Belmond on its $3.2bn acquisition by Louis Vuitton; while Trelles teamed-up with Luis Enrique Palacios to advise I Squared Capital on its $341m acquisition of a 25% stake in power generation companies Kallpa Generación and Samay I from Energía del Pacífico. Other key individuals in the practice group, one of the largest in the market, are: Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, a market leader in mining M&A; Ramón Vidurrizaga, who heads the general corporate practice; Sandro Fuentes and Alfonso Montoya. The team has also been strengthened with Augusto Cáceres' July-2019 elevation to the partnership; he focuses on M&A, corporate and project finace, venture capital and technology.
Dispute resolution Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is another giant in the sector: not only does it field a 16-strong disputes team (including six partners), but c1an also call on tier one specialists from across the firm as-and-when needed. The 'highly-trained' team advises on a vast array of civil, commercial, criminal, constitutional and public law matters for some of the largest companies in the region. Clients particularly appreciate the 'personalised attention' and partner involvement, as well as the 'professionalism of the team, service spirit and excellent results that are aligned with our expectations'. Lead partners include arbitration expert Juan Guillermo Lohmann, department head José Tam, widely respected Luis Bedoya, Arturo Aza (whose work is 'remarkable') and arbitrator Italo Carrano, a 'professional highly dedicated to his clients'. The firm is currently handling over 80 arbitrations -some of which are significant international matters conducted under UNCITRAL or ICSID rules- for an array of clients typically drawn from the mining, finance and infrastructure sectors. They include Minera Las Bambas, Gases del Pacífico and Latin America Power Perú - which the firm is advising on a $150m LCC international arbitration against GCZ Energía concerning the termination of a joint venture agreement.
Electricity Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados shines in all areas of energy and natural resources, including electricity, where the practice has 'solid knowledge of the sector' enabling it to 'quickly respond to issues, establish strategies and provide sustainable advice'. The practice acts for an impressive roll-call of power producers, transmission companies and distribution concessionaires such as Red Eléctrica, Sempra Energy, and the latter's subsidiary -electricity distribution utility Luz del Sur- which the firm advises on an ongoing basis on a variety of matters, including the expansion of the 96MW Santa Teresa Hydro Power Plant. Verónica Sattler 'works brilliantly in negotiations with third parties and public officials' and now heads the practice following the departure of María Teresa Quiñones to form her own regulatory boutique, Quiñones Alayza Abogados. Sattler is supported by counsel María del Rosario Quiroga and 'excellent lawyer' Alejandro Manayalle, who focuses primarily upon infrastructure matters.
Environment Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is 'first class' and 'highly specialised' in environmental law, its standalone team having amassed a client portfolio that 'furnishes them with great experience.' The practice handles all main tranches of work: transactional, regulatory and litigious, with recent instructions including: environmental advisory to Sumitomo Corporation on its $48m acquisition of a 5% interest in Minera Yanacocha; acting for Minsur in administrative sanction procedures concerning alleged environmental non-compliance; and acting as legal expert in a high-stakes ICC arbitration. Star individuals include Jenny Caldas, a 'great attorney' who 'provides sharp advice in every case she handles'; Francisco Tong, who has 'great professional versatility and a lot of patience'; of counsel and 'great speaker' Úrsula Zavala; and recently made up partner Francisco Barrios and senior associate Juan Carlos del Busto , who are both highlighted by clients.
Insurance Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados excels in this field, where lead partner Jorge Velarde is widely revered for his experience and expertise. The firm's practice is distinctly international, attracting an array of global insurers and reinsurers as clients, as well as instructions from some of the leading insurance law firms in the London market. The practice is wide-ranging, from litigation and arbitration to advising on regulatory requirements for international companies entering the Peruvian market, for example. The team is currently working alongside a UK law firm in respect of claims relating to an aviation accident in Peru. Also noted is senior associate Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza , who has a growing profile in the sector.
Intellectual property Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is lauded for its 'integrity, full expertise, knowledge and great commitment', as well as 'complete dedication to clients' needs'. Co-led by leading individuals Héctor Álvarez, who 'works tirelessly on a client's behalf' and 'very talented' María del Carmen Alvarado, the team acts for a stellar client roster that includes Microsoft, Panasonic, PepsiCo and Intel Corporation, with recent mandatesincluding advising Ferrari and Fiat Group in a joint trade mark enforcement dispute. In a significant boost, the firm recruited the life-sciences team from Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados, including pharmaceuticals specialist Maritza Reátegui-Valdivieso and senior associate, Solange Noriega-Zumaeta.
Labour and employment Tier 1
The practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is led by heavy-hitters, José Balta and Mario Pasco, both 'top-notch professionals' who share many years' dedicated focus upon the employment sector. They are supported by the stand-out Ernesto Cárdenas, who was made partner in 2018, and a group of 14 associates, among which senior associate Iván Blume is particularly experienced. Clients rate the 'professional competency' of the team, praising the 'clarity of advice' and the manner in which the lawyers 'connect their recommendations with our business scenarios'. A strong client roster includes market leading firm acrosss a range of sectors, such as Microsoft, Minsur, IC Power and Hudbay Minerals. Recent work included acting for Southern Perú Copper in collective bargaining procedures with six labour unions; advising Marcobre on all labour matters related to the initiation of the construction of the Mina Justa mining project; and defending a number of clients in judicial claims brought by employees.
Mining Tier 1
The 'deep team' at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados eclipses the competition, showered with praise for its performance as a 'natural and seamless extension of our company's management'; moreover, it is 'comprehensive and well put together to compliment each member', 'driven by the win' and 'differs from the competition in that the lawyers truly operate as a team'. The firm has advised on the construction, operation and expansion of the largest mines in the country, in addition to handling disputes, mining exploration projects and top-drawer transactions. Recent instructions include acting for Southern Peru Copper Corporation on its successful $2.5bn bid for the Michiquillay copper project (due to commence production in 2025, it will be one of the largest copper mines in Peru); and advising Minsur subsidiary Marcobre on its $900m project finance for the development of its Mina Just project. The team also provides ongoing strategic advice to a roll-call of leading mining companies, such as Compañía Minera Antamina, Minera Chinalco Perú, Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde, Hudbay Perú, MMG Las Bambas, Anglo American (Quellaveco) and Tahoe Resources. Department head Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is 'the kind of sophisticated corporate partner who would not be out of place in a first-tier firm in New York or London'; other key lawyers include corporate partner Oscar Benavides, who is 'instrumental in making our business a success' and regulatory specialist Francisco Tong, who is 'very detail oriented'. Also noted is recently made-up partner Francisco Barrios -a former head of legal at Minera Milpo- who specializes in environmental, water and permit-related mining matters
Oil and gas Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados has one of the largest teams in the market, combing the specialist regulatory expertise of 'true star' Jorge Pérez-Taiman and Jenny Caldas (environmental law), with market-leading transactional practitioners from across the firm, such as Jean Paul Chabaneix, who has accumulated considerable oil and gas know-how. The result is a fully-comprehensive offering, attracting big-ticket instructions. The team is currently advising Gases del Pacifico (GDP) on all issues related to its $250m project to transport LNG by road for subsequent regasification and distribution as piped natural gas; and representing Colombia's Promigas on its participation in a government tendering process to supply natural gas to several regions in central/south Peru; both matters are led by Pérez-Taiman. Specialised senior associates Carolina Noriega and Eduardo Ramos are also both highly regarded. An enviable client list includes Exxon Mobil, Shell Operaciones Peru, Repsol and Sempra Energy.
Projects and infrastructure Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados has a pre-eminent offering, particularly in the mining-projects segment where top-flight lawyers from across the firm's finance, regulatory and mining practices combine to provide 'unparalleled experience in project finance transactions', 'unique dedication' 'insightful advice' and 'full support, especially in the final mile'. The practice acted as local counsel to Minsur subsidiary Marcobre on the $900m project finance for the development of its landmark Mina Just mining project. In the energy arena, the team acted for the lenders syndicate in the $175m hybrid project financing for the 220kV Cajamarca transmission line. The deals were led by Jean Paul Chabaneix and Fernando Molina respectively, the pair are described as the 'best project finance team in Peru and one of the best across Latin America'. Other members of the 'fantastic' and 'commercial team' include head of mining Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado and project finance-focused Juan Diego De Vinatea.
Public law and regulation Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados offers a truly panoramic practice that covers all forms of investment projects, public procurement and administrative proceedings, including sanctions, before every level of authority, from sector regulatory bodies to regional governments. Clients rate the team's grasp of complex cases, regulatory knowledge and 'experience with public entities in an area where there are not so many good lawyers'. Practice head Carlos Carpio stands out in construction-related works, including government contracting and public procurement, while other key partners include Hugo Silva and head of public-services regulation, Verónica Sattler. In contrast to some competitors, the firm advises only private companies (as opposed to public bodies), including Microsoft Perú, América Móvil Perú and Sistemas Oracle del Perú - all three of which it has advised on public procurement recently. Other work includes acting for TECNASA on its ongoing contracts to supply health services in Peru, and APM Terminals Callao on its provision of port services. Regulatory work includes representing Red Eléctrica del Sur, Luz del Sur and Transmisora Eléctrica del Sur in separate disputes with Azteca Comunicaciones, the concessionaire of the national fibre optic network which is expanding broadband services in Peru. Regulatory expert María Teresa Quiñones left to establish Quiñones Alayza Abogados.
Real estate Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados advises on the complete range of property and land issues at the highest level, with specialist niche capability in -for example- archeology and the analysis of seismic risk to buildings. Carlos Carpio is a leading industry figure and combines his public law expertise to advise on mega-projects with significant public impact, such as representing Inversiones La Maddalena on the development of a cruise terminal in Miraflores, Lima. In other work highlights, the team is representing television company Peruana de Radiodifusión (part of the El Comercio media group), on all its real estate needs, from operational permits to the sale and purchase of buildings; and acting for Inversiones Llanac on the urban development of a large residential project in southern Lima. Clients highlight the team's knowledge, focused application on each individual case and 'its capacity to understand and anticipate the counterparty'. Other key advisers include much-respected partner Hugo Silva, and associates Isabel Carrascal and Hugo Sarria.
Tax Tier 1
Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados is a giant in the sector: almost half of its 20-strong specialist team are partners, many of whom are well-known in the field. They include name partner and tax luminary, Humberto Medrano; practice head Alex Córdova, who specialises in corporate tax, litigation and mining and natural resources taxation; and Alex Morris, head of private client wealth management. Other areas of specialisation include employee benefits, transfer pricing and global tax planning via a network of 'best friend' law firms. The firm successfully acted on behalf of clients Minsur and Rimac in separate judicial proceedings against the tax authority regarding tax payable on the transfer of listed shares, which resulted in tax refunds to the client of $69m and $24m, respectively - the advice was led by Medrano, Córdova, Mariella de la Torre and Gonzalo La Torre. Transactional matters included acting for Marcobre on the tax aspects of its $900m loan from an international and domestic bank syndicate for the development of its Mina Justa copper mine. Both Gustavo Lazo and Jose Talledo were made-up during 2018, while a handful of associate changes included the hire of Paul Nina from Gálvez & Dolorier Abogados and the departure of Cristina Bendezu to an in-house position at COGA.
Competition and antitrust Tier 2
Lawyers at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados 'work superbly as a team' and provide 'strong arguments based on facts and in-depth legal analysis'. It utilises the skills of cross-departmental practitioners as opposed to full-time competition law specialists, led by regulatory and energy partner Verónica Sattler, who 'masters the theory, knows antitrust cases well and sets up the strategy'. She is leading advice to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) in INDECOPI proceedings concerning alleged bid-rigging, market repartition and price fixing in the 'roll on–roll off' cargo market. Fellow regulatory and energy specialist María Teresa Quiñones left to establish Quiñones Alayza Abogados.
Latin America: International firms > International arbitration > Local practitioners of note (by country)
Bullard Falla Ezcurra Abogados stands out for its 'deep knowledge of how an arbitration procedure works' and its ability to provide 'innovative solutions to specific problems'. Within the 'powerhouse team', Alfredo Bullard is 'one of the best construction attorneys in Latin America' and recently acted for a group of foreign investors in an ICSID investment arbitration against the Peruvian government. Huáscar Ezcurra, who has 'astonishing ability to anticipate moves from the counterparty' is also highly recommended. Miranda & Amado has notable expertise in the oil and gas, construction, and transport sectors, and has a number of well regarded practitioners including José Daniel Amado, Mauricio Raffo and Luis Miranda. At Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados, arbitration expert Juan Guillermo Lohmann, department head José Tam and the widely respected Luis Bedoya are names to note within the team which handles a mix of investment treaty arbitration and commercial disputes. Construction boutique Navarro Sologuren Paredes Gray's Gustavo Paredes is also recommended, as is Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria's Ramiro Portocarrero.
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 practitioners in the market and regularly participate in the most complex and sophisticated matters, including cross-border 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, privatisations and concessions, project development and finance, real estate, tax and telecommunications, among others.
The firm is an active member of the prestigious international legal networks Interlaw, World Services Group, Employment Law Alliance and the International Bar Association, and it has close ties with outstanding firms all over the world.
Recent accolades: The firm was named‘Latin America Law Firm of the Year 2018’ and ‘Law Firm of the Year in Peru in 2017’ in Peru by Chambers and Partners (repeating the awards also won in 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 2018’ in Peru by IFLR, and‘Law Firm of the Year 2018’ in Peru by International Tax Review.
Main areas of practice
Aviation: Foreign financiers and aircraft lessors on financial structures design and execution in terms of financing for wide-body aircrafts purchase; aircraft leasing to important local and international airlines; main carriers on permitting for their operations and the establishment of off-line carrier representations; claim settlement related to major aviation loss, including the largest aviation loss in Peru in the last 25 years.
Banking, finance and capital markets: VM Holding on its US$700m bond issuance under Rule 144A and Reg S.; CBC on its US$500m international issuance; Credicorp on the US$600m securitization of CRPAOs for Aeropuertos del Peru; I Squared Capital on a US$450m financing; Nexa Resources on its US$570m IPO in the New York and the Toronto Stock Exchanges; The Central America Bottling Corporation on a S/97MM financing; Mizuho Securities USA on its US$273m bond issuance for projects; Banco de Crédito del Perú on a US$100m financing granted to Sierra Metals; Pan American Silver on a US$500m credit granted; Latin American Power on a US$130m financing.
Bankruptcy: Trafigura on the ongoing US$660m bankruptcy of Doe Run Perú; HSBC on the US$1.5bn cross-border insolvency of China Fishery Group / Copeinca; Trafigura on a US$7.7m purchase of assets in bankruptcy and extra-bankruptcy proceedings.
Dispute Resolution: Successful representation of an international client in an arbitration proceeding against a local energy developer. The award included the termination of a joint venture agreement and ordered the payment of compensation. Although the dispute was governed by the Peruvian Law, the court included a well-known international arbitrator and the proceeding was conducted considering international standards; successful representation of a US power subsidiary in an arbitration proceeding against a local power company. The dispute was settled upon conducting hearings before an international court. Successful representation of a mining company in a procedure to release a letter of guarantee in the legal process against SUNAT Tax Authorit.
Energy: Luz del Sur on their tariff fixing process, power purchase agreements with various generators, general counsel and development of power projects; successful representation of worldwide companies in public bidding and development of multiple transmission lines and project implementation; general counsel to various power companies, both of conventional and renewable energy, during their project implementations; Tahoe Resources, Antamina, Cerro Verde, Marcobre and Southern Peru Copper on their energy demands for their mining operations and on the development of their own power plants.
Environment: Cerro Verde on its US$4.7bn mining project expansion; Consorcio Terminales, Marcobre and Luz del Sur on ongoing project developments; Graña y Montero Petrolera on environmental matters related to Blocks I, III, IV and V; Minera Chinalco, Minsur, Repsol Exploración, Compañía Minera Raura, Minera Antares, La Arena, Shahuindo, among others on sanctioning proceedings before the Environmental Authority; CD Capital Natural Resources on the environmental legal assessment of “Los Calatos” mining project; Cofaco Industries in its environmental adjusting process which set a favorable precedent for the whole industrial sector; ADEX on forest policy initiatives development; IMK Maderas on forest administrative procedures against the Customs; AGROKASA on the first wastewater auction performed in Peru.
Insurance: International insurance company on the incorporation and permitting of a local subsidiary; international reinsurers on claims involving loss coverage; local insurer on regulatory aspects in relation to collective insurance policies; acquisition of the Positiva Seguros majority stake; leading insurance companies on compliance with Peruvian Laws by innovative potential products to be launched in the country; registry of foreign reinsurers from different jurisdictions for their activities in the local market; leading insurance company on the design of a health insurance portfolio transfer strategy.
International trade and customs: Goodyear on its customs valuation claim concerning an alleged increase of the declared customs value; Arcos Dorados (McDonald’s franchisee) on a claim before Customs in connection with its imports; Nokia on its customs valuation claim concerning alleged increase of the declared customs value derived from software import; Southern Peru Copper Corporation on a successful audit procedure carried out by Customs in connection with its imports; Volvo on its claim concerning the correct assessment of the import value of goods purchased from its foreign suppliers.
Labor: Support to two of the three most important mining groups in the country in a collective bargaining with seven unions being comprised of more than 3000 workers; advice to two economic groups that, after a corporate restructuring, required adjusting their corporate schedules and intra-group services; advice to an exporting group on its labor force restructuring and progressive reduction ; advice to mining companies on matters regarding the technological development impact in terms of safety at work; advice to a business group in the education sector on reducing their labor force.
M&A: I Squared Capital on its acquisition of Duke Energy International Latin America division for US$1.2bn; Quicorp takeover for US$583m; I Squared Capital on the acquisition of the whole IC Power Latin American power portfolio for US$1.2bn; United Health on the acquisition of Banmedica regional business via public offering for US$2.8bn; China Southern Power on its acquisition of Brookfield stake in Transelec for US$1.3bn; Tahoe Resources on its successful takeover by Pan American Silver including “Escobal” silver mine for US$1.1 bn; Warburg Pincus Private Equity Global Growth L.P. on its share acquisition of Cambridge and Altair schools for US$500m; Asterion Capital Partners on its acquisition of 11 Telefonica data centersfor EUR550m; Belmond on its takeover by LMVH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton for US$3.2bn; Graña y Montero on its US$130m capital increase.
Mining: Marcobre on the US$900m financing of Mina Justa project; MMG on “Las Bambas” project development for US$5.85bn; Chinalco on “Toromocho” copper project development of US$4.8bn; Antamina on its US$1.5bn expansion; HudBay on “Constancia” copper project for US$1.79bn; Freeport McMoRan on the US$4.7bn additional expansion of its “Cerro Verde” mine; Tahoe Resources on its “Rio Alto” and “Shahuindo” mining operations; Southern Peru Copper on its successful bid to acquire “Michiquillay” by an expected investment of US$2.5bn; Tahoe Resources on their successful takeover by Pan American Silver including “Escobal” silver mine for US$1.1 bn; successful representation of Chinalco, Pan American Silver, Bechtel, Minsur and Barrick in the defense against alleged breaches of mining, security and environmental regulations, as well as in their different activities and strategies related to their operations in Peru.
Oil and gas: Exxon Mobil on its lubricants and fuels sales for US$747m; Gases del Norte on the ongoing bid of the US$230m concession for natural gas distribution; Gases del Pacífico on the LNG transport and subsequent commercial distribution throughout northern Peru for US$250m; Shell on LNG export matters; Karoon Gas on permitting for the first deep water exploration in Peru.
Project finance: Marcobre S.A.C. and Minsur S.A. on the US$900m financing of Mina Justa project; Mizuho Bank, Mizuho Securities and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on the US$396m financing of the expansion of Metro Line 1; Natixis on the US$173m financing of the Carhuaquero-Cajamarca-Norte-Caclic-Moyobamba transmission-line; Banco de Crédito del Perú on the US$61m financing to Transportadora Callao S.A. to refinance the ore conveyor belt project; Banco Santander on the US$25m financing to Metro de Lima Línea 2 S.A.
Tax: Successful representation before the Tax Court concerning income tax refund of Rimac Compañía de Seguros (US$30m) and Minsur (US$100mm); Hudbay on a tax audit for the amount of US$3.5m and subsequent challenge of General Sales Tax (IGV) credit.
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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Mr Héctor Álvarez | Partner Héctor Alvarez leads our Intellectual Property area, and specializes in brands,… | View Profile |
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Ms María del Carmen Alvarado | Partner María del Carmen Alvarado specializes in intellectual property with emphasis on… | View Profile |
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Mr Arturo Aza | Partner Arturo Aza specializes in solving civil conflicts, and in administrative-contested, and… | View Profile |
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Mr José Balta | Partner José Balta leads our Labor area, and specializes in advising national… | View Profile |
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Mr Francisco Barrios | Partner Francisco Barrios specializes in mining and environmental law, and water resources. | View Profile |
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Mr Luis Bedoya | Partner Luis Bedoya specializes in arbitration and civil litigation. | View Profile |
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Mr Oscar Benavides | Partner Oscar Benavides specializes in mining law, mining projects finance, and mergers… | View Profile |
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Mr Augusto Cáceres | Partners Augusto Cáceres specializes in finance and mergers & acquisitions. | View Profile |
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Mr Ernesto Cárdenas | Partner Ernesto Cárdenas specializes in labor contracting, migrations and social security matters. | View Profile |
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Mr Alex Córdova | Partner Alex Córdova leads our Tax practice area. He specializes in fiscal… | View Profile |
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Ms Jenny Caldas | Partner Jenny Caldas specializes in oil, gas and environmental issues. | View Profile |
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Mr Carlos Carpio | Partner Carlos Carpio leads our Public Law area. He specializes in public… | View Profile |
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Mr Italo Carrano | Partner Italo Carrano specializes in arbitration, infrastructure, mergers & acquisitions, and project… | View Profile |
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Mr Renzo Carrasco | Partner Renzo Carrasco specializes in civil litigation. | View Profile |
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Mr Fabrizio Castellano | Partner Fabrizio Castellano is a specialist in representing in civil, commercial, criminal… | View Profile |
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Mr Jean Paul Chabaneix | Partner Jean Paul Chabaneix leads our Banking and Finance, Projects Finance, Mergers… | View Profile |
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Mr Juan Diego De Vinatea | Partner Juan Diego de Vinatea specializes in banking and finance law, projects… | View Profile |
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Claudio Ferrero | Partners Claudio Ferrero specializes in transactional mining matters, and mergers & acquisitions. | View Profile |
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Mr Sandro Fuentes | Partner Sandro Fuentes specializes in new businesses, fiscal strategy and planning, and… | View Profile |
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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 |
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Mr Eduardo López | Partner Eduardo López specializes in banking and finance law, corporate finance, and… | View Profile |
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Mr Gonzalo La Torre | Partner Gonzalo La Torre specializes in mining and extractive activities taxation, in… | View Profile |
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Mr Gustavo Lazo | Partner Gustavo Lazo specializes in corporative tax matters and wealth planning. | View Profile |
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Mr Juan Guillermo Lohmann | Partner Juan Guillermo Lohmann specializes in civil law, local and international arbitrations… | View Profile |
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Alejandro Manayalle | Partner Alejandro Manayalle specializes in antitrust, energy, infrastructure, public-private partnerships and international… | View Profile |
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Mr Humberto Medrano | Humberto Medrano is a founding member and counselor of the Tax practice… | View Profile |
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Mr Fernando Molina | Partner Fernando Molina specializes in mergers & acquisitions, project finance and corporate… | View Profile |
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Mr Alfonso Montoya | Alfonso Montoya specializes in providing commercial and corporate advisory to companies. | View Profile |
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Mr Alex Morris | Partner Alex Morris leads our Wealth Planning practice area. He specializes in… | View Profile |
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Mr Luis Enrique Palacios | Partner Luis Enrique Palacios specializes in mergers & acquisitions, project finance and… | View Profile |
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Mr Mario Pasco | Mario Pasco specializes in advising companies on labor issues. | View Profile |
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Mr Guillermo Puelles | Guillermo Puelles specializes in restructuring, insolvency and liquidation of corporations, mergers &… | View Profile |
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Mr José Reaño | Partner José Reaño leads our Criminal Litigation and Corporate Compliance practice areas. | View Profile |
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Ms Maritza Reategui | Partner Maritza Reátegui heads our Life Sciences & Healthcare practice area. | View Profile |
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Mr Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado | Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado is managing partner of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano… | View Profile |
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Mr Gino Sangalli | Partner Gino Sangalli specializes in banking-regulatory issues and international financing. | View Profile |
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Ms Verónica Sattler | Partner Verónica Sattler leads our Public Services Regulation, Antitrust, Energy and Infrastructure… | View Profile |
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Mr Hugo Silva | Hugo Silva specializes in public law, public procurement, construction contracts, company restructuring,… | View Profile |
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Mr José Talledo | Partner José Talledo specializes in tax issues related to investment and financial… | View Profile |
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Mr José Tam | Partner José Tam leads our Civil Litigation & Arbitration, and Asian Investment… | View Profile |
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Mr Tulio Tartarini | Partner Tulio Tartarini specializes in tax law, with emphasis on fiscal planning,… | View Profile |
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Mr Francisco Tong | Partner Francisco Tong is co-head of our Environment practice area. He specializes… | View Profile |
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Mr Efraín Vassallo | Partner Efraín Vassallo specializes in criminal law and criminal litigations. | View Profile |
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Mr Jorge Velarde | Partner Jorge Velarde leads our Aviation and Insurance and Reinsurance areas. Also,… | View Profile |
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Mr Ramón Vidurrizaga | Partner Ramón Vidurrizaga leads our Corporate and Commercial, and Litigation & Arbitration… | View Profile |
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Ms Mariella de la Torre | Partner Mariella de la Torre specializes in tax consulting and fiscal planning… | View Profile |
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- Public law and regulation
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