Hernández & Cía’s corporate and M&A practice, co-led by Juan Luis Hernández and Alfredo Filomeno, offers comprehensive coverage across the full spectrum of M&A and corporate matters, from strategic structuring and negotiation through to execution and post-closing integration. Hernández is a renowned adviser on high-value cross-border transactions, combining deep M&A expertise with a strong command of capital markets and finance. Filomeno advises local and international companies on M&A transactions and insolvency proceedings. Sandro Cogorno and Gloria Zubizarreta are also noted for their extensive M&A experience. The senior bench was further strengthened with the noteworthy hires of transactional partner Jorge Trelles (formerly at Rodrigo); and senior statesman Sandro Fuentes Acurio, in August and September 2026, respectively. Trelles brings financial and regulatory expertise, along with corporate liquidation experience; while Fuentes Acurio is a 40 year veteran of corporate, finance and tax matters. At associate level, principal Erick Calla and senior Luciano Rebagliati are noted for corporate and capital markets-related transactions.
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- Juan Luis Hernández is a highly experienced lawyer, but above all, he is capable, intuitive, and a master of negotiations. I consider him one of the top lawyers in the industry. On the other hand, there are Gloria Zubizarreta and María Fe Álvarez, who work very well and closely with the client, instilling confidence that the work will be done well and on time, which is important and highly valued. They are the kind of lawyers you want on your team because, in addition to being very professional, they are organized and always resolve issues.
- The M&A team provides reliable and timely advice, and it's reassuring to have them on your side of the table. When a transaction stalls, they offer coherent and actionable exit strategies that help move the deal forward. They have extensive experience in M&A and contribute to closing deals.
Key clients
- AB InBev Group
- Aecon Group
- Andino Investment Holding
- Ashmore Group
- Automotores Gildemeister
- Backus
- BTG Pactual
- CEMEX Group
- Cencosud
- CITIC Metal
- DXN Latam
- EIG Global Energy Partners
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Romero Investment Office on the sale of 100% of the shares of Pesquera Centinela.
Advised Backus on the sale of its carbonated and non-carbonated water business, in a transaction valued at $85m.
Advised the Glencore Group on a $10.1bn corporate reorganisation in Peru involving two consecutive reverse mergers.
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Practice head
Juan Luis Hernández; Alfredo Filomeno
Other key lawyers
Sandro Cogorno; Gloria Zubizarreta; Jorge Trelles; Sandro Fuentes Acurio; Erick Calla; Luciano Rebagliati