Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados’ capital markets team counts leading domestic banks and foreign export credit agencies among its clients. The group advises on ECM and DCM transactions, project bonds, sovereign issues and international securitisation processes, as well as offering regulatory and compliance know-how. The experienced Jean Paul Chabaneix leads the department and is well versed in the issuance of private notes and the exchange of senior notes. Chabaneix is ably supported by Nydia Guevara, who concentrates on structuring finance and equity transactions, in addition to handling hybrid instruments and subordinated debt. Jorge Trelles is reputed for his work on several Rule 144A and Reg S deals, while senior counsel Paul Castritius focuses on securities and various financial regulatory matters.
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‘Rodrigo is a powerhouse. Their level of delivery is excellent, and they constantly demonstrate levels of excellence rarely seen in the market.'
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix and Jorge Trelles have accompanied us in the most emblematic, complex and significant deals of the group in the region. Both stand out for their business acumen and their excellent responsiveness and availability.'
‘Estudio Rodrigo's practice in Capital Markets is very specialised and has high-level professionals.'
‘Nydia Guevara offers an exceptional service of A1 quality.'
‘REM is really the all-star team for capital markets in Peru. Very savvy; has a good touch on structuring issues and knows how to execute.’
‘Jean Paul Chabaneix is excellent and would be my first call for anything capital markets related.’
‘Solid and multidisciplinary team, always with quick and clear responses according to the client's needs.'
‘Extensive knowledge of the topics in charge and the latest market trends in these topics. Solid and quick responses according to the client's needs.'
Key clients
- Southern Copper Corporation
- Renta 4 Sociedad Agente de Bolsa
- Nexa Resources Perú
- BBVA Sociedad Titulizadora
- CVC, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
- UBS
- Aenza
- Luz del Sur
- Auna
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Work highlights
Advised Auna in connection with the offer to exchange its existing 6.500% Senior Notes due 2025 for its newly issued 10.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, and the liability management of its previously issued secured private notes for up to $505m.
Advised International Finance Corporation in connection with a private issuance of Subordinated Bonds by Protecta Compañia de Seguros in the amount of up to $25m.
Advised Sites del Perú in connection with the offer and sale by the company of S/872,080,000 9.125% Senior Notes due 2033, issued and governed by New York law, and offered in reliance on Regulation S.
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Practice head
Jean Paul Chabaneix