Mr Omar Córdova > Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

Highly experienced across the gamut of banking and finance matters, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados acts for an impressive roster of clients, including major global banks and foreign export credit agencies. The scope of work covered by the team includes structured finance, acquisition finance, derivatives, trade finance, as well as a growing microfinance offering. Jean Paul Chabaneix oversees the work within the department and covers project finance and high-value M&A deals for clients in the agribusiness, telecoms and electricity sectors. Fernando Molina demonstrates skill in advising multilateral entities on infrastructure and energy project financing, as well as public takeover bids, while Luis Enrique Palacios frequently represents sponsors in the development of mining projects. Nydia Guevara is noted for her know-how in securities issuances and derivatives, and Nicolás Cornejo assists clients with regulatory issues. Juan Diego De Vinatea is reputed for his experience in the structuring of international M&A deals. Senior associate José Villafuerte handles the negotiation and structuring of corporate loans, in addition to the issuance of debt instruments.

Sought out by an impressive roster of private and public companies, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados’ corporate and M&A department benefits from a first-rate reputation in the market. High-value M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity investments, spinoffs and management buyouts feature regularly in the team’s workload. The corporate offering is co-led by Ramón Vidurrizaga and the highly experienced Jean Paul Chabaneix, who frequently leads on complex M&A transactions, both locally and internationally. Luis Enrique Palacios demonstrates expertise in assisting financial institutions and sponsors in the financing of energy, mining and infrastructure projects, while Eduardo López concentrates on transactions involving publicly listed companies, and private equity, risk capital and derivatives work. Jorge Trelles advises on project finance, restructuring and insolvency matters, and Juan Diego De Vinatea handles global direct and syndicated financing operations. Nicolás Cornejo is noted for his strength in corporate financing operations, in addition to the structuring and negotiation of mergers. Associate María Angélica Meneses advises on various commercial and corporate concerns in the venture capital space.

Led by experienced partners Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, Jean Paul Chabaneix and Verónica Sattler, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is well known for its presence in the Peruvian project development and financing markets. It can regularly be found assisting international and national lenders, financial advisers, sponsors and contractors with regulatory compliance, PPPs and contract negotiation. With backgrounds in finance and M&A, both Fernando Molina and Juan Diego De Vinatea are key points of contact for project financing and corporate transactions, particularly within the energy sector, while Alejandro Manayalle’s wide practice encompasses permitting, power purchase agreements, regulatory procedures and concessions agreements. Diana Briones stands out for her regulatory advice to energy, sanitation, transport and public infrastructure clients, as well as her experience in matters requiring knowledge of dispute resolution.