About

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The firm’s practice covers a wide range of banking and finance areas with top-tier skills and expertise in local and cross-border transactions such as complex syndicated and bilateral loans, term and bridge financings, leveraged financing, LBOs, project financing, distressed debt, debt restructuring and security packages.

We have participated to some of the biggest and most sophisticated financing transactions in Peru in the last 5 years. Among recent prominent transactions, we advised: (I) three of the largest global investment funds (Elliott Management, Monarch and Bain Capital) in the restructuring of the Gildemeister group’s existing debt in the framework of Gildemeister’s insolvency proceeding opened in the State of New York; (ii) a syndicate of banks (BBVA Perú, Interbank and BCP) in the structuring of a US$135,000,000.00 bridge and medium term loans to Talma to acquire 100% of the Enfoca Group's shares in the Talma Group; (iii) the Inter-American Investment Corporation in the structuring of a US$85,000,000.00 loan facility to Enel Green Power Perú S.A.C.

We are one of the few Peruvian teams shortlisted by the five key local banks (Banco de Crédito del Perú, BBVA Perú, Scotiabank, Banco Santander and Interbank), we regularly advise global and very sophisticated financial institutions, development banks and private investors, and we regularly collaborate with the top-tier global law firms on complex transactions.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Peru
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Hernández & Cía. is a well-reputed firm with a flourishing banking and finance practice. The firm is regularly instructed by the most active financial institutions in Peru. The team is well equipped to assist with syndicated credit facilities, including term and bridge loans to finance or acquire projects. The department also advises on corporate refinancing to help companies service their debt obligations, as well as acquisition and real estate finance mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía. advised Banco Interamericano de Finanzas - BanBif and an investment fund managed by BD Capital SAF, on a financing of USD28.5 million granted to a leading exporting agro-industrial company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Luis Hernández
2
Juan Luis Hernández
2
Band 2

Experienced partner Juan Luis Hernández continues to elicit significant market praise for his activity in the banking and finance arena in Peru. He supports clients on restructuring of debts and cross-border financial transactions.

"We highly value Juan Luis Hernández's vast knowledge and experience in banking and finance matters."

José Goyburu
4
José Goyburu
4
Band 4

Noteworthy partner José Goyburu continues to earn strong endorsement from the market for his expertise in the banking and finance field in Peru.

"José Goyburu's work is excellent. His high level of professionalism, problem-solving skills and willingness to meet our requirements complement the success of every transaction we work with him."

Andrea Limón
Andrea Limón
Associates to watch

Associate-to-Watch Andrea Limón gets ample praise from clients for her activity in Peruvian banking and finance.

"Andrea Limón handles our transactions very well, including all the documentation details, and she has great judgement when dealing with counterparts."

Ranked Lawyers at
Hernández & Cía.

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Peru

Banking & Finance

Juan Luis Hernández
2
Juan Luis Hernández
2
Band 2
José Goyburu
4
José Goyburu
4
Band 4
Andrea Limón
Andrea Limón
Associates to watch

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