Renowned for its expertise in high-value and complex capital markets transactions, Garrigues is a key destination for major global banks, investment grade issuers and institutional investors. On the DCM side, the group’s workload covers project and investment-grade bonds, private placements and securitisation processes, while ECM-side strengths include IPOs and tender offers. Oscar Arrús stands at the helm of the department, drawing from his extensive experience in cross-border debt transactions and asset-backed securities. Sergio Amiel guides issuers and underwriters in high-profile domestic deals, Thomas Thorndike focuses on securitisation and international debt offerings under Rule 144A and Reg S, and José Francisco Meier covers regulatory issues and sovereign debt transactions. Other key figures include Diego Harman, who concentrates on representing sponsors and banks in project bonds and high-yield debt issuances; Miluska Gutierrez, who is well-versed in related ESG concerns; and Monica Yrrarazabal, who structures private investment funds. Germán Gómez is a key contact for domestic securitisation processes.
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Key clients
- Actis
- Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo (COFIDE)
- Finance in Motion
- Credicorp Capital Sociedad Administradora de Fondos
- Orygen Perú
- Banco Santander Perú
- BofA Securities
- Scotiabank Perú
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- JP Morgan Securities
Work highlights
Advised Actis on its acquisition of diversified generation portfolios through a takeover bid.
Advised Niagara Energy, the controlling shareholder of Orygen Perú, on the issuance of international bonds for $1.2bn.
Advised Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Banco BTG Pactual, Santander US Capital Markets, Citigroup Global and HSBC Securities USA, as global coordinators and underwriters in all Peruvian-related matters regarding Auna’s IPO filing in the US.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Oscar Arrús
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.
Miluska Gutierrez Vega
Practice head
Oscar Arrús
Other key lawyers
Sergio Amiel; Thomas Thorndike; José Francisco Meier; Diego Harman; Miluska Gutierrez Vega; Monica Yrrarazabal; Germán Gómez