With ample expertise in both local and cross-border work, the team at Garrigues operates across the industrial, mining, energy and retail industries, serving a clientele comprising sponsors, international banks and corporations. The group routinely advises on refinancings, syndicated loans, regulatory matters, derivatives and sustainable finance. Oscar Arrús oversees the practice and concentrates on structured and corporate financing, advising a host of global financiers. Thomas Thorndike is well-versed in pre-bankruptcy financial restructuring, Sergio Amiel covers project and acquisition finance, and Diego Harman handles leveraged finance. Jorge Fuentes’ scope of work includes representing borrowers and domestic financial entities in complex financial deals, while Miluska Gutierrez draws from her fintech expertise to aid startups in various stages of fundraising through debt financing.
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Key clients

  • Bank of China
  • Bank of Communications
  • China Minsheng Banking Corp.
  • Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank
  • Scotiabank Peru
  • Andean Telecom Partners
  • Gas Natural de Lima y Callao (Cálidda)
  • Banco Santander
  • Banco BTG Pactual
  • Metro de Lima Línea 2
  • Citibank del Peru
  • Banco Interbank

Work highlights

Advised Niagara Energy in the syndicated financing for up to $1.3bn to pay a major tender offer in the Peruvian market.
Advised Niagara Energy on a $100m term loan and $150m revolving credit facility.
Advised Metro de Lima Línea 2 on the $811m refinancing, backed by an export credit guarantee provided by SACE SpA, the Italian Export Credit Agency.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Oscar Arrús
Thomas Thorndike

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Diego Harman

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Jorge Fuentes
Miluska Gutierrez

Practice head

Oscar Arrús

Other key lawyers

Thomas Thorndike; Sergio Amiel; Diego Harman; Jorge Fuentes; Miluska Gutierrez