Highly experienced across the gamut of banking and finance matters, Rodrigo 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.
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‘They have a very solid financial team, and also very integrated and coordinated with the other areas that normally intersect in a financing operation (tax, corporate, regulatory, etc.).'
‘Fernando Molina is very clear in his ideas, creative in finding solutions, and is always oriented to ensuring that the objectives are met. Nydia Guevara is very knowledgeable about the capital markets in Peru, particularly the regulatory part.'
‘The finance team has consistently provided pointed, timely and practical advice and high-quality work product and have been a pleasure to work with. We would recommend Luis Enrique Palacios, in particular.'
‘The firm is a powerhouse. Their level of delivery is superb, and they constantly demonstrate levels of excellence rarely seen in the market.'
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix has accompanied us in the most emblematic, complex and significant deals of the group in the region. He stands out for his business acumen and excellent responsiveness and availability.'
‘I work with Luis Enrique Palacios. His knowledge of the law and of international lending documents is unmatched. His advice is clear and responsive, and he makes everything go smoothly.’
Key clients
- International Finance Corporation
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Corporación Andina de Fomento – CAF
- Société Générale
- Banco BBVA Perú
- JP Morgan Chase
- HSBC UK Bank
- Banco Santander
- Fortress Credit Corp
- Banco de Sabadell, Miami Branch
- Minera Las Bambas
Work highlights
Advised various banks including DNB Bank ASA and Banco Santander, as lenders, lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, in connection with the senior secured syndicated credit facilities in an aggregate principal amount of up to $150m granted in favour of Pesquera Exalmar.
Advised BBVA Peru, Banco Santander and Banco de Sabadell in a $150m credit facility granted to the concessionaire of the Metro de Lima Línea 2 Project.
Advised JP Morgan Chase in connection with two lines of credit granted to Peruvian Fondo Mivivienda, the first line for PEN551m and the second for $150m.
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Practice head
Jean Paul Chabaneix