With a track record assisting clients in the fintech, entertainment and telecoms sectors, the practice at DLA Piper Perú is led by Luis Vargas, Sergio Barboza and Daniel Flores. Jesús A. Ramos joined as partner from Thorne, Echeandia & Lema Abogados in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- From the finance department, I've worked with and would like to highlight Sergio Barboza, Farah Torres, Ricardo Mercado, and María Alejandra Justo. They all possess the qualities we look for; in addition to being excellent lawyers, they are people with whom you can easily work well, especially under stressful situations.
- DLA Piper Peru is a leader in financial law, financial regulation, Fintech, and capital markets. It has a highly experienced senior team with business acumen, market recognition, connections with authorities, and 24/7 availability, led by Sergio Barboza, a leading figure in the Peruvian financial market.
- It is a team that complements each other well in terms of knowledge of the regulatory environment of each country, as well as knowledge of the ecosystem and the main players.
- The team not only provides legal advice, their knowledge of the market and the industry allows you to know more alternatives and make better decisions.
Key clients
- Cía Ericsson
- Delaware Latinoamérica
- ATC Sitios del Peru
- Inter-American Investment Corporation
- IH Fintech
- Operadora Peruana de Cines (Cinépolis)
- Cámara de Compensación Electrónica
- Prontopaga
- Movii
Work highlights
Advised the Cámara de Compensación Electrónica (CCE) on implementing the country’s new digital payment interoperability regime.
Represented American Tower in a series of administrative and judicial proceedings arising from fines and dismantling orders issued by multiple Peruvian municipalities against operational telecoms towers.
Advised ProntoPaga on regulatory structuring and market-entry strategy for YOL1, its regional neobank initiative designed to facilitate digital banking and cross-border transactions across Latin America.
Lawyers
Firms to watch
Practice head
Luis Vargas; Sergio Barboza; Daniel Flores
Other key lawyers
Jesús A. Ramos