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Hernández & Cía.

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : 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 3

Band 3


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. assisted Energy Capital Partners with the financing for acquiring Atlantica, through its subsidiary California Buyer.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía.'s service is excellent. The team is highly committed, proactive and knows how to be legally thorough, while moving the transaction forward in the shortest possible time.

    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 showed constant commitment from day one. His solid subject expertise, coupled with his professionalism and total availability, are hallmarks of his dedication.

      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.

    • With her solid knowledge and tailored approach to each deal, Andrea Limón can efficiently solve complex matters, all the while maintaining a commercially oriented perspective.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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