Leveraging its global network of offices, the real estate department at DLA Piper Perú counts leading domestic and international corporations among its clients. The firm is involved in high-value and complex transactions, and advises on real estate developments, regulatory concerns involving zoning and construction rules, and permit and authorisation requirements. Well versed in handling residential and commercial projects, the team also handles leisure and agricultural real estate ventures. Hernán Velarde leads the practice and concentrates on land acquisitions, real estate trust agreements and urban planning law, often within the hospitality sector. Principal associate Juan Carlos Ramírez, who joined the firm in 2023, focuses on the financial side of real estate deals, while senior associate Yaritza Rivera handles due diligence matters and the regularisation of buildings. Associate Katia Pinedo is noted for her strength in the analysis of civil, urban and registration contingencies in real estate projects.
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‘They have great knowledge of the real estate market, integrating commercial, administrative, sanitation, transactional and tax aspects. Its availability and response speed also surpasses other firms on the market. The team members have experience in M&A and financial transactions, which provides focus and specialisation in transactions.'
‘The team is differentiated from others by an approach to both transactional/civil and administrative/regulatory issues. The team is very reliable in both aspects of the advice. Hernán Velarde provides a practical and commercial vision to the risks that arise, which facilitates decision making. Yaritza Rivera is capable of handling all the details of very complex transactions with great reliability. In general, both are always focused on removing obstacles from operations to reach closure, protecting the client in the most essential aspects.'
‘Great knowledge of regulation and transparency in communications and expectations.'
‘The closeness of the partner and the professionalism of the assigned team.'
‘The great knowledge about the real estate business makes this practice unique. We feel accompanied in the decision-making process in transactions since it is not limited to seeing the legal risks but also tax and/or financial risks. We feel that there is a constant effort to get transactions closed.'
'Hernán Velarde and Yaritza Rivera have stood out. Both are always available and with extensive knowledge in contracts, real estate and urban planning regulatory issues, legal physical sanitation of properties, among others. Very good experience and skill.'
‘DLA lawyers support us with their knowledge, adding to this their constant willingness to contribute with very personal follow-ups and attention that allows the attorney-client relationship to be more friendly.'
Key clients
- Kallpa Generación
- Esparq Inversiones
- EOM Grupo/ Espinosa Arquitectos
- Promotora Grupo Norte
- Inmobiliaria Edifica
- Hemisferio Inversiones (Rosental Inversiones)
- Wework Perú SRL
- Cocinas Ocultas Peru (CSS Company)
- Sura Asset Management
- Fibra Credicorp
Work highlights
- Advises Orden Hospitalaria de San Juan de Dios on various real estate matters, which includes drafting and negotiating a Surface Right Contract in Cusco.
- Advised Capital Center on the leasing contracts for offices within the Centro Empresarial Plaza República, located in San Isidro.
- Advising Arenera La Molina on various real estate matters, which includes the regularisation, sanitation and protection of the company’s properties, as well as the drafting and negotiation of various contracts.
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Practice head
Hernán Velarde