Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria routinely advises international private equity funds on leveraged buyouts and M&A involving publicly listed and distressed companies. Working across the mining, real estate, tourism and construction industries, the department is led jointly by industry veteran Guillermo Ferrero, who has ample experience in high-profile M&A mandates, and Rafael Boisset, a go-to for tech sector and international M&A. Víctor Abad is also noted for his prowess in private equity and acquisition finance, while Jacqueline Febres is a notable member of the team.
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- ‘The team is professional, capable, and above all, agile. Our business requires innovative, flexible responses, and within the timeframe expected by our clients, and the firm has been able to serve us accordingly.’
- ‘They care about the transaction as much as we do.’
- ‘Over the past two years, we have interacted with the firm on several occasions, covering a variety of issues ranging from concessions, corporate law, M&A, tax, and others. PPF&U has a compact and well-coordinated team, which allows us to quickly access and cover various aspects of a transaction.’
- ‘Seniority in all specialties. Availability, clarity and focus on problem-solving.’
- ‘The main strength of this team lies in understanding the client and their needs, anticipating them from a 360-degree perspective, thus providing a very high-quality service with a diverse team.’
- ‘Rafael Boisset, Guillermo Ferrero and Victor Abad are all impeccable professionals. Their willingness to help beyond what is asked of them is always present, and their knowledge and analysis of situations from all angles make them excellent professionals.’
Work highlights
Advised AVI-SPL Global in its acquisition of ICAP Global in Peru, as part of its expansion in Latin America and Spain.
Advised GTCR in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in TZ Holdings.
Advised Linzor Capital Partners in the sale of 100% of its shareholding in EFE Holding.
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Practice head
Guillermo Ferrero; Rafael Boisset
Other key lawyers
Victor Abad; Jacqueline Febres