Santiváñez Abogados’s bankruptcy and restructuring team represents creditors and debtors across various industries this includes the mining, real estate, insurance and financial sectors. The team is highly experienced in complex bankruptcy matters, private restructuring proceedings and the sale and purchase of assets of distressed companies. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Luis Fernando Martinot, who specialises in distressed M&A transactions and has extensive experience in corporate bankruptcies; and Yanira Becerra Stock, who focuses on bankruptcy matters and the acquisition of distressed assets. At the associate level, Katia Matallana, draws on experience in bankruptcy proceedings and (having previously worked at INDECOPI) displays extensive knowledge in the sector; Adriana Cangalaya Ponce frequently assists in bankruptcy and restructuring cases.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are highly qualified professionals, who understand the legal part and ground it to the business need in a clear and practical way.’
- 'It is a team committed to the case that we entrust to it that has followed up carefully, informing us of the progress of the case and quickly sending the necessary writings, responses and recommendations. They have been able to understand our needs and provide us with tailor-made solutions.'
- 'The practice is led by Fernando Martinot, who works with Katia Matallana and Adriana Cangalaya. The team has been able to respond to our needs and have given us concrete answers to each query made, which has allowed us to make the right decisions.’
Key clients
- AMG - Auplata Mining Group Perú
- Santander Peruvian Mine
- Gasoducto Sur Peruano en Liquidación
- Red Científica Peruana
- Red Bicolor de Comunicaciones
- Qori Capital
Work highlights
Advised Gasoducto Sur Peruano in the approval of a liquidation agreement, which involved the negotiation with the main creditors of the debtor and the defence of such an agreement against challenges from hostile creditors, mainly from Peruvian State entities.
Advised Club Alianza Lima in the modification of its restructuring plan, which was successfully approved by the creditors' committee.
Advised Red Bicolor de Comunicaciones in bankruptcy proceedings in every stage and aspect of it.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Fernando Martinot Oliart; Yanira Becerra Stock
Other key lawyers
Katia Matallana Flórez; Adriana Cangalaya Ponce