Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru
Ranked Individuals
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CMS Grau Banking and Finance Practice advises clients from all types of extractive, commercial and industrial divisions, specialising on financing mining projects, energy and renewable energy projects, oil & gas, infrastructure investments and concessions, as well as real estate projects and retail financing.
The solid and diversified client portfolio of CMS Grau composed by both local and foreign clients, in addition to the experience and well-rounded training of the team members – whom have previous experience as in-house lawyers in banks, hotel chains and trustee´s companies – allows CMS Grau to offer a comprehensive approach and advisory services tailored to the client’s needs. Moreover, such experience plus the number of members of the team allows CMS Grau to satisfy the clients' expectations regarding executive, concise and efficient solutions to their issues. As a result, CMS Grau focuses not only on the individual transaction and financing, but in all aspects of legal and tax implications associated with each operation.
The Banking and Finance Practice offers advice on different kinds of financing: banking, stock market, equity and projects through various financial and legal structures, with significant experience in financing operations with a cross border component.
CMS Grau is a regular advisor for international and local financial institutions such as, respectively, DEG, CAF and FMO and Credicorp Capital, Interbank and Banco Falabella.
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CMS Grau has an emerging practice acting for lenders on a variety of mid-sized transactions in Peru. The firm's clients include major local banking groups, funds and alternative lenders, as well as corporate borrowers. The team is very active on real estate finance mandates, while also assisting with the financing and refinancing of projects. It has additional experience advising on corporate and microfinance deals.
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CMS Grau advised BBVA Perú on a revolving credit facility granted to Luz del Sur, in connection with acquisition financing and general corporate funding.
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CMS Grau's genuine commitment to its clients' affairs is particularly noteworthy. This level of dedication is a rare find in the industry. The team combines in-depth legal expertise with a strong understanding of clients' businesses, enabling it to anticipate risks and provide clear, strategic and highly reliable solutions.
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Dynamic partner Miguel Viale Leo enjoys solid market support for his extensive expertise in the Peruvian banking and finance market, assisting clients with local financing mandates.
Miguel Viale Leo provides excellent legal counsel when it comes to developing innovative solutions to complex situations and maintains a proactive, business-oriented approach to helping transactions reach completion.
Partner Kiomi Mercedes Osorio continues to garner recognition from clients and peers alike for her involvement in the banking and finance arena in Peru. She regularly handles financings, including project and corporate finance.
Kiomi Mercedes Osorio is an astute negotiator. She has a gift for finding common ground and helping projects progress to a successful conclusion.
Senior associate Cinthia Cánepa enters the rankings this year following market recognition. She is often sought after for her expertise in lender-side financing transactions.
Cinthia Cánepa handles complex situations exceptionally well. She approaches negotiation impasses with a proactive mindset and a strong focus on advancing transactions.
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by CMS Grau
Cinthia Cánepa
Andrea Paiba
Juan Carlos Escudero Velando
Kiomi Mercedes Osorio
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