Chambers Review
Garrigues is a prominent full-service firm boasting market-leading experience in project finance mandates. The team also demonstrates expertise in matters related to project development, including concession agreements, public tenders and risk analysis. The department is frequently sought after by domestic and international borrowers and lenders to advise on the financing and development of power transmission, transport and social infrastructure projects.
Notable Practitioners
Acclaimed partner Oscar Arrus boasts a market-leading practice in the Peruvian projects arena. He comes highly recommended by the market, with one interviewee enthusing: "Not only does he offer experience and wisdom, but he also provides a very strong commercial vision of the market." Another impressed observer adds: "Oscar Arrus is well known in the Peruvian market for his extensive knowledge of public and private infrastructure projects."
Adept partner Sergio Amiel is singled out by an interviewee, who reports: "Aside from his extensive project finance knowledge, he also has strong operational insight and commercial awareness." Another respondent adds: "Sergio Amiel does an excellent job at handling innovative projects in Peru."
Well-regarded partner Diego Harman continues to be endorsed by interviewees, with one noting: "He is very solution-oriented and is a great collaborator." Another observer adds: "Diego Harman's project finance knowledge and expertise has been essential to us finding solutions to our issues."
Established partner Thomas Thorndike continues to stand out for his project finance expertise, with one client reporting: "What sets him apart from others is the level of detail he offers in his work, as well as his involvement in the cases." Another respondent further enthuses: "Thomas Thorndike has ample knowledge of the regulatory arena, is very proactive and is always one step ahead of any question we might bring to him."
Noted partner José Francisco Meier wins praise from clients for his active presence in the Peruvian projects arena. An impressed observer reports: "José Francisco Meier is always available and offers broad knowledge in concession projects."
Associate-to-watch Johanna Holz Rincón breaks into the rankings this year off the back of strong market recognition. One interviewee reports: "Johanna Holz Rincón has extensive knowledge of project finance mandates and is a very good lawyer who offers effective advice."
Associate-to-watch Ian Forsyth comes into the rankings for the first time this year after receiving excellent praise from clients, with one enthusing: "He offers good experience structuring projects that have an important financial impact."