Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
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Garrigues boasts a market-leading transactional practice which stands out for its ability to handle both debt and equity work. The team demonstrates significant involvement in sophisticated local and international debt placements to finance infrastructure projects or acquisitions, or to service corporate debt. The department is also well versed in share offerings, having participated in IPOs in the Peruvian market. The firm's advice extends to cash tender offers, investment funds work and a host of regulatory issues. Garrigues is equally adept providing counsel to key domestic and international investment banks as well as major corporate issuers.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues advised Hunt Oil Company of Peru with the repurchasing of a portion of its 6.375% senior notes with a value of USD500 million, within the framework of a liability management process carried out through a tender offer.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Garrigues has one the best capital markets team in Peru. If you have a complex matter, you call them."
"Garrigues handles matters well and presents us with viable solutions. They have great technical knowledge, and know how to use it to benefit our business."
"Garrigues provides top-notch service and is always one step ahead of all matters, which is reflected in quick responses that are fundamental to us."
"Garrigues has one the best capital markets team in Peru. If you have a complex matter, you call them."
"Garrigues handles matters well and presents us with viable solutions. They have great technical knowledge, and know how to use it to benefit our business."
"Garrigues provides top-notch service and is always one step ahead of all matters, which is reflected in quick responses that are fundamental to us."
Notable Practitioners
Stellar partner Oscar Arrus regularly furnishes issuers and underwriters with advice on debt and equity transactions, including project bond offerings.
"Oscar Arrús is one of the best lawyers in his field. He has been fundamental to the successful execution of very challenging transactions, proposing out-of-the-box solutions."
"Oscar Arrús is my go-to lawyer in Peru and I know we are getting the best advice in Peru when it comes to capital markets deals."
Distinguished partner Sergio Amiel has a strong practice in capital markets. He often supports clients with issuance of short-term debt instruments, private bond securitisation and related regulatory work.
"Sergio Amiel has a leading role in key interactions, offering deep industry and market knowledge, and providing robust advice backed by strong precedents."
Diego Harman receives support from market commentators regarding his involvement in capital markets in Peru.
"Diego Harman's knowledge and experience are very strong. He manages every aspect of our transactions, and impresses us with his ability to execute matters within the required timelines."
Partner Thomas Thorndike continues to draw praise for his capital markets expertise in Peru advising on securitisation trusts and regulatory mandates.
"It is always a pleasure speaking with Thomas Thorndike. He is very experienced, finds innovative solutions and brings a refreshing element to discussions."
Star Associate Miluska Gutiérrez Vega offers notable experience handling regulatory capital markets mandates.
"Miluska Gutiérrez Vega is a key member of the team. She is impeccable in both her execution and support across transactions."
Associate-to-watch Jorge Fuentes Tamagno enters the rankings as he is applauded by clients for his activity in the capital markets sphere in Peru.
"Jorge Fuentes Tamagno is an extraordinary and very knowledgeable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Garrigues
Peru