Distinguished by its extensive global network, DLA Piper Perú’s scope of work includes complex cross-border banking and finance deals, often working across the energy and infrastructure, mining and microfinance sectors. Acting for financial institutions, multinationals and development banks, the group advises on syndicated loans, debt restructuring, green finance and structured finance. The offering is co-led by Sergio Barboza, who has expertise in complex fintech issues, digital payment systems and financing mandates, and Ricardo Escobar, who assists clients in corporate finance matters. Reyna Silva-Santisteban works on the financial structuring of public and private infrastructure projects, Juan Carlos Ramírez focuses on project finance, Nelly Espinoza advises NGOs on sustainability-related financings and Farah Torres handles regulatory matters and debt issuances.
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Testimonials

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  • 'It's a dynamic and motivated team with extensive experience in banking and regulatory matters, as well as general legal issues. Their knowledge of the various regulatory aspects involved in our business makes them an important partner.'
  • 'The differentiating factor, in my opinion, is the excellent team of lawyers, both in terms of their knowledge and the synergies evident in their work with clients.'

Key clients

  • RSK Group Limited
  • Citigroup Global Markets
  • BTG Pactual
  • Deutsche Investitions- Und Entwicklungsgesellschaft MBH - DEG
  • FMO
  • Bank of China Limited
  • Itaú
  • Banco de Crédito e Inversiones
  • Inter-American Investment Corporation and Société de Promotion et de Participation pour la Coopération Economique
  • Inter-American Investment Corporation – IDB Invest
  • SECREX Compañía de Seguros de Crédito y Garantías
  • Financiera Qapaq
  • Minera Chinalco Peru
  • Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura CIFI
  • Itaú Chile
  • Peru LNG
  • Conservation International Foundation
  • Cámara de Compensación Electrónica
  • Financiera Efectiva

Lawyers

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Practice head

Sergio Barboza; Ricardo Escobar

Other key lawyers

Reyna Silva-Santisteban; Juan Carlos Ramírez; Nelly Espinoza; Farah Torres