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Cuatrecasas

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru

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Cuatrecasas

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We advise on all kinds of transactions: M&A, asset and business transfers, joint ventures, distressed M&A, commercial agreements, licensing, and corporate restructuring, including due diligence procedures, and drafting and negotiating contracts. We have a team specialized in private equity and venture capital investment.

 

We also advise our clients on all aspects of their business and corporate activities, from the incorporation of companies and their development, to their daily operations.

 

In addition to our team in Peru, we have teams of recognized standing in Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Our lawyers have extensive experience in domestic, interregional and crossborder transactions.

 

Our transactional capacity in Latin America stands out as we offer a service that combines the resources of a global law firm with proximity and local expertise, contributing a unique value to both transactions that require the coordination of several jurisdictions, and to those in the markets in which we operate.

Clients (13)

  • Stracon
  • Ashmore Group
  • Inversiones TDV
  • Yinson Renewables
  • Acciona Energía
  • Administración de Empresas
  • Prima AFP
  • Pescados Capitales
  • Minsur
  • MT Industrial
  • Grupo Anders
  • British American Hospital
  • TRE Peru

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Corporate/M&A - Peru

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is a notable international firm with an established practice in the Peruvian M&A arena. The department boasts significant expertise in advising on a broad range of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including the establishment of SPVs and majority stake acquisitions. Its strong bench of practitioners also offers extensive experience in corporate governance matters and joint venture agreements. The firm's clientele comprises financial institutions and companies operating in the mining sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas acted as counsel to Acciona Energía on the sale of Energía Renovable del Sur to Luz del Sur. The transaction was valued at USD256 million.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas is our first choice for transactional matters. The team is incredibly efficient, commercially astute in negotiations and has a deep understanding of our company and its needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Oscar Trelles
    Oscar Trelles

    Oscar Trelles

    Outstanding partner Oscar Trelles is experienced in a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate and M&A mandates, including complex acquisitions and divestments. He maintains a strong presence across a variety of sectors, including agribusiness, energy, manufacturing and mining.

    • Oscar Trelles is, in my opinion, one of the leading transactional lawyers in Peru. He knows our business inside and out, understands our objectives and how best to achieve them through negotiation, and leads multi-party teams on complex transactions with exceptional skill.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

    • Oscar Trelles is our go-to adviser for our most complex matters. I have a great deal of trust in his judgement and recommendations, as he is consistently commercial in his approach and has a deep understanding of our business and its dynamics.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Diego Carrion
    Diego Carrion

    Diego Carrion

    Diego Carrion boasts extensive experience assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions from both the buyer and seller sides, often in transactions with cross-border elements.

    • Diego Carrion is an exceptional lawyer and a pleasure to work with. He combines strong technical expertise and industry knowledge with a positive approach, excellent client skills and a consistently high level of service.

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Peru

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