Sought out by mutual funds, banks and insurance companies, Hernández & Cía maintains a strong position in the market, where the firm’s capital markets group undertakes an impressive range of cross-border work. Core strengths of the team include debt issuances, equity transactions, sovereign bond issuances, public tender offers and takeover bids. With niche expertise in investment regulations for principal institutional investors, the team is led by seasoned corporate lawyer Juan Luis Hernández, who advises on private capital placements. José Manuel Abastos guides international companies on project finance and sovereign financing, while Gloria Zubizarreta’s experience spans compliance matters and listings of share capital of Peruvian corporations. Erick Calla is noted for his knowledge of stock market regulation and capital raising, whereas Andrea Limón is a key contact for potential investors and securitisation companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Speed, efficiency, and assertiveness. The service is personalised, with an extremely high level of responsiveness.'
- 'Juan Luis Hernández, the firm's senior partner, provides prompt and assertive service. He conveys calm. It is a pleasure to work with him.'
- 'Their knowledge of the proposed topics, their excellent customer service, and their value for money make them stand out from other firms.'
- 'Erick Calla: their knowledge of the topics and their kindness to the client, as well as their clarity in explaining the outcome of the consultation, make them stand out.'
Key clients
- Republic of Peru
- Fondo MiVivienda
- The Carlyle Group – Expertia Travel
- Falabella Group
- Carlyle South America Buyout Fund
- AB InBev
- Telefonica Factoring
- Zest Capital Peru
- Faro Capital Fondo de Inversion Inmobiliario I en liquidacion
- The Carlyle Group
- Grupo Romero Investment Office - Ren Wave Core
- SG Finance
Work highlights
Advised the Republic of Peru in the exchange, tender and issuance of two sovereign bonds in both soles and USD in the international market, valued at $7.07bn.
Advised Fondo MIVIVIENDA in the issuance of social bonds for S/135m (approximately $36m) under its second corporate bond program.
Advised the Falabella Group regarding the consolidation of its real estate business in Plaza, in the tender offer launched by Plaza (Chile) for the majority shares of Falabella Peru to acquire control.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Juan Luis Hernandez
Other key lawyers
José Manuel Abastos; Gloria Zubizarreta; Erick Calla; Andrea Limón