About

Provided by Hernández & Cía.

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.

Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Peru

2
Band 2

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

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

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Juan Luis Hernández
E
Juan Luis Hernández
E
Eminent Practitioners

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.

José Goyburu
3
José Goyburu
3
Band 3

Noteworthy partner José Goyburu continues to earn strong endorsement from the market for his expertise in the banking and finance field in Peru.

José Goyburu is always focused on providing the best service to his clients and has the ability to negotiate successfully with challenging counterparties.

Andrea Limón
Andrea Limón
Associates to watch

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.

Julien Labory
Julien Labory
Associates to watch

Senior associate Julien Labory makes his debut in the ranking table this year on the back of solid market acclaim for his banking and finance practice in Peru.

Julien Labory has the ability to anticipate our needs. He understands us well.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hernández & Cía.

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Peru

Banking & Finance

Juan Luis Hernández
E
Juan Luis Hernández
E
Eminent Practitioners
José Goyburu
3
José Goyburu
3
Band 3
Andrea Limón
Andrea Limón
Associates to watch
Julien Labory
Julien Labory
Associates to watch