CMS Grau has bolstered its real estate offering with a significant team expansion, including the addition of partners and real estate specialists Franco Soria and Pedro Pablo Castañeda and a team of associates (previously at Rubio Leguía Normand) who joined in March 2025. They join team head Carolina Gajate, who boasts experience advising on high-value projects, land acquisitions and construction contracts, among other key real estate matters. Other key practitioners include senior associates Gustavo Atarama, who specialises in contractual matters and projects in the telecoms and hydrocarbons sectors; and Carmen Assereto, an expert in real estate law with experience in due diligence report preparation as well as the negotiation of contracts.
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‘They carry out a thorough analysis of the situation, identifying risks and proposing alternatives to minimise them.’
‘Flexibility in successfully closing transactions with complete security for clients.’
‘Creativity and flexibility – Carolina Gajate.’
‘Very good interaction and constant contact with clients to address any queries.’
‘Carolina Gajate: she knows her area very well, provides excellent advice to clients and is always alert to potential risks.’
Key clients
- Capia Radix Fondo de Inversión
- Lima Airport Partners
- Inmobiliaria Pardo 200
- Fondos Sura SAF
- Nancy Carmen Huaco Onari and Nestor Alberto Huaco Ona
- Capital Center
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Concesionaria de Proyectos de Infraestructura de C.V
- Inmobiliaria Hotelera Rama
- Grupo Caral
- IBK
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Petróleos del Perú
- Universidad Tecnológica del Perú
Work highlights
Advised Lima Airport Partners on the development of 'Airport City', including a $50m hotel project at Jorge Chávez International Airport.
Advised Capia Radix Investment Fund on the acquisition of a 200,000 m² property in Lima for an industrial/logistics hub.
Advised Inmobiliaria Pardo 200 on the development of a $75 million mixed-use project in Miraflores, including a hotel, office tower, and commercial zone.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Carolina Gajate
Other key lawyers
Franco Soria; Pedro Pablo Castañeda; Gustavo Atarama; Carmen Assereto