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Hernández & Cía.

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


Hernández & Cía.

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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.

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Banking & Finance - Peru

Band 4

Band 4


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. acted as Peruvian counsel and advised a syndicate of 17 international lenders on a USD560 million financing for Telecom Infrastructure Partners.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía. know how to be spot on and swift in their recommendations and execution. They are an exceptionally skilled team, quick to respond in the context of complex transactions. Their work is flawless, simply impeccable.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJuan Luis Hernández
    Eminent PractitionersJuan Luis Hernández

    Juan Luis Hernández

    Eminent practitioner and 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.

    • Juan Luis Hernández delivers high levels of client service, always coordinating well with us and responding in a timely manner.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Nydia Guevara Villavicencio
    Band 5Nydia Guevara Villavicencio

    Nydia Guevara Villavicencio

    Partner Nydia Guevara Villavicencio continues to be praised by clients for her activity in the Peruvian banking and finance arena.

    • Nydia Guevara Villavicencio is fully committed to our objectives, proactively contributes solutions and inspires a great deal of confidence. Her technical knowledge is exceptional, and this is reflected in the quality and robustness of her recommendations.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchAndrea Limón
    Associates to watchAndrea Limón

    Andrea Limón

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

    • We are in awe of Andrea Limón; she is tremendous in her field. I would recommend her for all finance-related matters.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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