The corporate and M&A department at Rodrigo advises across the full spectrum of M&A transactions, including asset and share sales and purchases, mergers, joint ventures, private equity investments and spin-offs. The practice is co-led by Jean Paul Chabaneix, who regularly leads on major M&A transactions in Peru; and Ramón Vidurrizaga, a specialist in arbitration, corporate law and civil litigation. Also noted are Luis Enrique Palacios, who has experience advising on transactions across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Peru and the United States; Eduardo López, whose practice has a particular focus on private equity transactions; and Juan Diego de Vinatea, who is active on renewables-sector transactions. Nicolás Cornejo regularly handles complex transactional mandates. Senior associates Victor León Chiri and Alejandro Araujo are noted for their corporate law expertise. Jorge Trelles left the firm in August 2026.
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Testimonials
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- They treat customers well, are very knowledgeable about their subject, and inspire confidence.
- In the cases handled, Rodrigo's M&A team, particularly Nicolás Cornejo, has done exemplary work. Their expertise in the field helped navigate the matter successfully.
- The firm's strength lies in its people. Eduardo López stands out in particular. He is a solid lawyer, with sound judgment and an uncommon approachability. Always available, he inspires immediate confidence and resolves issues with clarity and practicality. His professional and personal qualities are truly remarkable.
- The key differentiator of this practice is its ability to understand, better than anyone else, its clients' expectations. They not only master the business, but they also understand what the client needs, how, and when. Despite being one of the best firms in the country, they maintain constant close contact and genuine availability, which fosters uncommon trust. For in-house counsel, their greatest strength is this combination of technical expertise, agility, and a human touch: they resolve everything with sound judgment, timeliness, and a consistently collaborative attitude. Compared to other firms, they clearly stand out for their consistency, accessibility, and modern approach. I feel very comfortable working with them.
Key clients
- Infracorp
- EIG Partners
- Westlawn
- Inversiones Piuranas
- Statkraft Perú
- Zelestra
- MF Brands Group International
- Breca Banca
- Abastible
- Solgas
- Maxam Peru
- Grupo México
Work highlights
Advised Infracorp on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Niagara Generation, the direct controlling shareholder of Niagara Energy.
Counsel to EIG Partners in its acquisition of a 49.87% stake in Transportadora de Gas del Peru from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Counsel to Breca Banca in the sale of 99.996% common shares and 98.293157% investment shares of Compañía Minera Raura in favor of NFC Metal PTE.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Jean Paul Chabaneix; Ramón Vidurrizaga
Other key lawyers
Luis Enrique Palacios; Eduardo López; Juan Diego De Vinatea; Nicolás Cornejo; Víctor León Chiri; Alejandro Araujo