Drawing support from a global network of offices, DLA Piper Perú is well positioned to undertake work across the LatAm region, serving a range of multinational corporations and investment funds. The corporate and M&A team routinely advises clients on distressed asset transactions, private equity work, corporate restructurings and strategic investments. Luis Vargas is experienced in M&A within the infrastructure and energy sectors, and leads the practice alongside Fernando Lanfranco, who is noted for his work in cross-border investments and legal due diligence exercises. Leslie Chávez and Roberto Berendson are both knowledgeable in designing complex contractual structures, shareholding transactions and divestitures. Luis Cerreño focuses on regulatory compliance and tax structuring matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Fernando Lanfranco provides quality advice, being quite practical when advising. He also communicates and explains the client's position well to third parties, whether they are lawyers or not.'
- 'The attorneys at DLA Piper Peru have extensive experience in the cases they consult on, and this has allowed me to successfully confront the opposing party. They have a variety of specialists in different branches of law, which has allowed me to receive immediate responses.’
- 'Over the past few years, we have had diverse experiences with several law firms in Lima, from the smallest with a local reach to large traditional firms. We only came into contact with DLA Piper Perú in 2024, and since then, we have been pleasantly surprised by the difference in the deliverables that a modern firm like DLA Piper Perú can offer.'
Our main contact is Leslie Chávez (senior associate), closely supported by Luis Vargas (partner). Leslie and Luis's work is distinguished by its cohesion and synergy, ensuring exceptional technical expertise by combining Leslie's current industry knowledge with Luis's extensive project management experience.'
- ‘The lawyers are committed to the consultations we undertake; they also seek to provide us with several possible solutions so we can choose the one that best suits our interests. I think the difference compared to other firms is their commitment; they truly care about following up on the case.’
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Mercado Libre
- Altifibers
- Korean Airport Corporation
- G4S
- Tori Brasas
- Contugas
- Grupo Integra (adquirente, a través de Transition Metals del control de Volcan Compañía Minera)
- Mixercon
- Coopac Santa Catalina
- Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito Cuajone
- Grupo Rokys
- Unilabs
- Camargo Correa
- Khan Academy (Probono)
- Minera Chinalco
- Grupo Rico Pollo
- Hermes
Work highlights
Provided legal counsel to Smartfit Brazil on its acquisition of Latam Gym's 10% stake in Smartfit Peru through its entity Sporty Panama.
Advised Los Olivos de Villacuri, a subsidiary of Vanguard Perú, on the strategic acquisition of a 478-hectare agricultural asset in Ica from Agro Victoria.
Advised Mixercon, a Peruvian company that specialises in the commercialisation, production and distribution of pre-mixed concrete, concerning the sale of 100% of its equity, valued at $60m, to the Swiss group Holcim.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Luis Vargas; Fernando Lanfranco
Other key lawyers
Leslie Chávez; Roberto Berendson; Luis Cerreño