Mr Jean Paul Chabaneix > Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados has a strong track record in the Peruvian market going back 50 years. Its banking department covers structured finance, trade finance, microfinance, acquisition finance, sovereign debt and derivatives, and it is well versed in cross-border deals. The team, which is led by Jean Paul Chabaneix and fields a number of practitioners who have experience working at top firms in New York, is able to draw on additional strength from the firm’s tax practice for support on deals. Chabaneix is a veteran practitioner with experience in project finance, corporate finance, capital markets and regulatory matters, while Fernando Molina offers expertise in financing and venture capital deals and is dual qualified in New York and Peru. Luis Enrique Palacios acts for financial institutions and sponsors on financing matters pertaining to the energy, infrastructure, telecoms and mining industries, while Juan Diego De Vinatea is a name to note for direct and syndicated financing operations. Nicolás Cornejo advises on domestic and international project and corporate financing, as well as regulatory and stock market issues.

The capital markets practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados sits within the firm’s wider finance and M&A practice group and is led by Jean Paul Chabaneix, with Nydia Guevara and Jorge Trelles providing key support. The department acts for high-profile domestic financial institutions and large international commercial banks, and stands out for its focus on high-end, out-of-the-ordinary transactions. Guevara is a key practitioner, leading on many of the teams’ deals, focusing on domestic and international structured finance and equity transactions; other significant specialisms include project finance deals, securitisations, and private pension and investment fund investments. Trelles has established a name for Rule 144A / Reg S deals and has over 18 years’ experience in the capital markets arena.

The corporate practice group at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados fields a sizeable team with a strong track record in the market. The firm’s industry-agnostic approach sees it act for large domestic and international clients on some of the largest deals in the market in a broad range of sectors, and it often acts as local counsel for large global law firms on cross-border deals. Key areas of focus include asset and stock sales and purchases, mergers, joint ventures, management buyouts, private equity investments and exits, spinoffs and tender offers. The team is led by Jean Paul Chabaneix and Ramón Vidurrizaga, with Chabaneix regarded as a market-leading M&A practitioner in the Peruvian market. Luis Enrique Palacios is experienced in transactions across Latin America, including M&A, project financing and corporate finance work, while Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado offers strong expertise in transactions in the mining sector. Juan Diego De Vinatea is active in contracts, commercial and corporate matters, while Eduardo López is well regarded for both corporate and finance work. Jorge Trelles is another notable M&A practitioner, who has previously practised in New York, and Nicolás Cornejo is also recommended.

Led by Jorge Pérez-Taiman, the oil and gas team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados advises on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the industry. Particular areas of focus include contracts, joint venture agreements, environmental regulations, disputes with regulators and issues relating to pipelines and distribution, where it acts for oil and gas companies and large consumers. Pérez-Taiman is experienced internationally, having negotiated on cross-border contracts across Latin America and the Middle East, and Jenny Caldas is recommended for environmental matters and administrative procedures. Jean Paul Chabaneix is a name to note for M&A and financings, and Piero Scarafone, who was recently promoted to partner, handles licensing contracts and transactional issues. Beyond the partners, senior associate Carolina Noriega advises foreign and domestic investors on oil and gas projects, and associate Talia Hormaeche is another key contact for regulatory matters.

Clients seeking assistance from the projects team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados are able to obtain advice on public projects, project financing, public procurement and concession agreements, among other matters. The team is jointly led by Luis Carlos Rodrigo Prado, who is recommended for mining matters, Jean Paul Chabaneix, who is particularly adept at project finance matters, and Verónica Sattler, who is recommended for project development issues, especially those involving energy and infrastructure. A key contact for M&A matters is Fernando Molina, while Alejandro Manayalle is adept in renewable energy and transportation infrastructure. Juan Diego De Vinatea represents clients such as DNB Bank and Solarpack and is recommended for his experience in project finance and energy. Diana Briones is a name to note for regulatory advice for clients in the telecoms and sanitation sectors.