
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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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- 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.'
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
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.
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Practice head
Luis Vargas; Fernando Lanfranco
Other key lawyers
Leslie Chávez; Roberto Berendson; Luis Cerreño
