Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru
Ranked Individuals
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At CMS Grau we understand the challenges you may face in the normal course of your
business. Our hallmark is to incorporate elements that allow operations to be
successful over time, facilitating the integration of the cultures of the companies
involved, in order to maximize synergies.
We have a solid corporate team that provides support in the design, negotiation, and execution of mergers and acquisitions in the mining, energy, real estate, commercial, industrial, health, agriculture, and other sectors, going through all phases of the negotiations until the conclusion of the agreement and post-closing follow-up.
We have participated in the largest purchase of shares and rights ever to have taken place in Peru in the amount of more than 6 billion dollars, as well as in the important operations ever carried out in the electricity sector.
We have a well-developed and well-achieved work methodology that reviews in detail all regulatory, environmental, sectoral and other relevant aspects of a transaction. We make sure that there is always an efficient tax planning, and we examine all the sensitive aspects from the labor point of view. We work closely with audit firms, financial consultants, and in the case of natural resource transactions, with environmental, community relations and social consulting firms.
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CMS Grau is a respected firm with full-service capabilities and an international network demonstrating experience in M&A transactions in Peru. The Lima-based department is frequently instructed to advise on share purchase agreements, as well as corporate restructuring and due diligence mandates. The team routinely represents real estate investment funds and companies active in the energy and automotive sectors.
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CMS Grau represented VisionEdgeOne Infrastructure Partnership in the acquisition of CityBike Global's Peruvian subsidiaries.
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CMS Grau combines extensive knowledge of the Peruvian regulatory framework with a strong understanding of our sector’s ecosystem. The legal team demonstrates an excellent understanding of our business, providing recommendations that take into account both legal certainty and the economic and operational impact, adding real value to our decision-making process.
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Juan Carlos Escudero Velando maintains excellent, proactive communication throughout the process and has a remarkable ability to instill confidence, reassurance and perspective at key moments, which, together with his legal expertise, adds significant strength to the negotiation process.
Kiomi Mercedes Osorio is experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions across the agribusiness, energy and mining sectors.
Kiomi Mercedes Osorio combines a strong command of the law with a practical, results-driven approach, enabling her to handle complex matters efficiently. She leads negotiation processes swiftly and effectively, fostering consensus between the parties.
Miguel Viale Leo continues to attract market recognition for his involvement in the corporate arena and capabilities in the M&A field.
Miguel Viale Leo brings extensive experience, excellent judgement and a strong ability to listen and adapt to the realities of the business. He builds excellent rapport both with the opposing parties, but his greatest strength lies in his tact and his ability to keep discussions moving forward constructively without compromising our rights.
Senior associate Andrea Paiba earns a place in the rankings this year, thanks to strong market recognition for her work in the Peruvian corporate and M&A arena.
Andrea Paiba is highly dedicated to her clients. She ensures that work progresses efficiently, even under pressure, and consistently delivers top quality work.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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Juan José Hopkins
Cinthia Cánepa
Andrea Paiba
Kiomi Mercedes Osorio
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