The DLA Piper Perú capital markets practice is well regarded in the market for its work in financial structuring, investment fund matters, and debt and equity issuances. Co-managing partner Sergio Barboza advises clients on a broad range of capital markets transactions and related regulatory matters. Principal associate Farah Torres is recognised for her regulatory advisory work, particularly in relation to financing and debt matters within the financial system and the stock market. Principal Nelly Espinoza left the firm in April 2026 for an in-house position.
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- DLA Piper Peru is powerful for transactional matters but also for capital markets, banking regulatory matters, and fintech. It is rare to find such a solid team that covers all these aspects in a single law firm. In Peru, one generally finds excellent law firms that cover either transactional or regulatory matters, but not both.
- Sergio Barboza is an excellent transactional and regulatory lawyer with extensive knowledge and contacts in the financial industry. He is always pro-deal, proactive, and creative in complex projects. He works with a senior and seasoned team; I would like to recognize Farah Torres and María Alejandra Justo, both brilliant attorneys for capital markets and banking regulatory matters, as well as Ricardo Mercado for transactional matters.
Key clients
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Santander Consumo Perú
- Inteligo
- BTG Pactual
- Banco Interamericano de Finanzas
- Qualitas Compañía de Seguros
- Interfondos
- Los Portales
- Financiera Efectiva
- IDB Invest
Work highlights
Advised Financiera Efectiva on the registration of two private offering programmes in the Public Securities Market Registry, covering corporate bonds for a total of $15.6m.
Advised Banco Interamericano de Finanzas as issuer on the third issue under the fourth programme of subordinated bonds.
Advised Inteligo on its role as arranger and placement agent of the second short-term instruments programme of Empresa de Créditos Santander Consumo Perú.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sergio Barboza
Other key lawyers
Farah Torres