Sought out by an impressive roster of private and public companies, Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados’ corporate and M&A department benefits from a first-rate reputation in the market. High-value M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity investments, spinoffs and management buyouts feature regularly in the team's workload. The corporate offering is co-led by Ramón Vidurrizaga and the highly experienced Jean Paul Chabaneix, who frequently leads on complex M&A transactions, both locally and internationally. Luis Enrique Palacios demonstrates expertise in assisting financial institutions and sponsors in the financing of energy, mining and infrastructure projects, while Eduardo López concentrates on transactions involving publicly listed companies, and private equity, risk capital and derivatives work. Jorge Trelles advises on project finance, restructuring and insolvency matters, and Juan Diego De Vinatea handles global direct and syndicated financing operations. Nicolás Cornejo is noted for his strength in corporate financing operations, in addition to the structuring and negotiation of mergers. Associate María Angélica Meneses advises on various commercial and corporate concerns in the venture capital space.
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‘They know the business from the inside out.'
‘It is an excellent team. Very attentive to the client's needs and with very good preparation.'
‘The Corporate and M&A practice of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano – Abogados (REM) is exceptional and stands out above the main firms in Peru, mainly for having a highly trained team and vast experience in complex and sophisticated transactions. If there is any sophisticated and novel operation, REM's Corporate and M&A team will be up to the task to lead the transaction.'
‘REM's Corporate and M&A team is differentiated from its competitors by the team's mastery and knowledge of corporate law and the great and vast experience in all types of transactions. Juan Diego de Vinatea is outstanding in the sector.'
‘For me, the important thing when choosing an office is that they find solutions to the problems that arise. In general, with the firm in question, we always find good and practical solutions. Eduardo Lopez helped us in an outstanding way in a recent M&A.'
‘Luis Enrique Palacios is very professional and very good at handling discussions and negotiations. They provide creative alternatives to problems.'
Key clients
- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
- Mitsui & Co.
- Bradken Resources PTY
- Cintac Perú
- The Emmes Company
- Nabiax
- Asterion Industrial Partners
- Maj Invest
- Assa Abloy
- Fresenius
Work highlights
- Advised Mitsui on the acquisition of 60% of the shares representing the capital stock of Joy Global (Peru).
- Advised Celsia on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Ibereolica Caraveli.
- Advised Solarpack on the successful separation of its partnership with Ardian, both retaining full ownership of their respective solar plant portfolios in Latin America.
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Practice head
Jean Paul Chabaneix; Ramón Vidurrizaga