July 2024 saw the former Martinot Abogados merge into Santiváñez Abogados, which is now composed of some 50 lawyers (including ten partners) with offices in both Lima and Piura. The bankruptcy and restructuring department advises creditors and debtors alike and undertakes high-value work, which includes out-of-court restructuring and the sale and purchase of assets of distressed companies. Engaged by clients from the insurance, real estate and mining sectors, the team demonstrates strong knowledge of bankruptcy regulation. Luis Fernando Martinot, who is experienced in corporate workouts and turnarounds, leads the team alongside Yanira Becerra Stock, who frequently handles the acquisition of distressed assets. At associate level, Katia Matallana concentrates on asset restructuring, liquidations and dissolutions.
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‘Martinot Abogados [now: Santiváñez Abogados] maintains as its strengths a personalised and specialised legal advice and attention for each client. The firm pays special attention to details and provides a legal service "made" for the client specifically. This, together with the team's knowledge of commercial aspects and risk distribution, allows clients to receive a complete legal service.'
'The plus of the firm's lawyers is the personalised attention and legal advice "done" for the client. In particular, we must highlight Luis Fernando Martinot's legal knowledge and negotiation skills, which were decisive for our assignments.'
Key clients
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Gasoducto Sur Peruano
- El Dorado Resources
- Administradora del Comercio
- Red Científica Perú
- Gold Finance Perú
- Avla Perú Compañía de Seguros
- Red Bicolor de Comunicaciones
- TC Siglo 21
- Productos Encurtidos
Work highlights
- Advised Banco de Crédito del Perú on the debt collection strategy of its debtors.
- Advised Gasoducto Sur Peruano on the bankruptcy proceedings to which it is subject.
- Advised El Dorado Resources, which has entered into a lease agreement on mining properties owned by the bankrupted company Compañia Minera San Simon.
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Practice head
Luis Fernando Martinot; Yanira Becerra Stock