Department profile
Hernández & Cía.

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru


Hernández & Cía.

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The firm’s corporate work is significantly broad and diverse because of the firm’s heavy weight and cross border clients. We continuously advise the most important economic groups in Perú such as Grupo Romero, Grupo Wiese, Grupo Breca, Grupo Gloria and Intercorp in M&A transactions as well as being permanent advisors to The Carlyle Group, Grupo Falabella, AB Inbev and others.

One of the few experts and  experienced firms advising private equity funds in their transactions in Peru and abroad. Recently advised The Carlyle Group pertaining the design and execution of a transaction involving the transfer of its controlling stake in Hermes Transportes Blindados S.A, in favour of CVC Capital Partners Fund VII, for an enterprise value of approximately $400,000,000, which was awarded with the "M&A/ Private Equity: Deal-of-the-Year-2020"

Advise high profile players in regular corporate matters as well as handling corporate crisis, involving also joint advisory with our Compliance and White-Collar Crimes´ practices such as the advisory provided to AENZA (formerly G&M), which recently signed a Plea Agreement with the Peruvian authorities, being the first one ever closed by a Peruvian company related to the company's involvement in the Lava Jato case.

Impressive expertise in venture capital, providing legal services to either startup´s entrepreneurs or to investors, through round venture capital financing or by direct acquisitions. Recently advised Alicorp on its venture capital portfolio.

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Corporate/M&A - Peru

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hernández & Cía. boasts a high-quality team with a renowned practice advising both domestic and international clients on a variety of transactional mandates. The department is adept at advising on complex tender offers and significant corporate reorganisations for transnational companies. Major retail operators and private equity houses are among its clients, as well as companies active in the construction and energy industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía. represented MidOcean Energy in the acquisition of 35% of PERU LNG, a transaction which was structured in two tranches, with the client first acquiring 20% from SK Earthon and a subsequent 15% from the Hunt Oil Company.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía. has the experience and the track record to handle complex transactions with high-profile clients. The team can foresee clients' needs, regulatory risks and industry trends.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Juan Luis Hernández
    Band 1Juan Luis Hernández

    Juan Luis Hernández

    Pre-eminent practitioner Juan Luis Hernández secures a top spot in the rankings following significant market acclaim. He is held in high esteem for his expertise in complex, often cross-border corporate/M&A mandates, including reorganisations, acquisitions and share transfers.

    • Juan Luis Hernández is an outstanding lawyer who has the ability to break down legal problems into digestible, concise concepts and approach them with actionable, strategic solutions.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
    • Juan Luis Hernández is brilliant. He stays on top of what's critical and comes up with innovative solutions to complex situations. He is a dealmaker who knows how to facilitate a transaction.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingGloria Zubizarreta
    Up and ComingGloria Zubizarreta

    Gloria Zubizarreta

    Up-and-coming partner Gloria Zubizarreta continues to receive strong market recognition for her activity in the M&A space in Peru.

    • Gloria Zubizarreta is an expert in M&A. She is exceptionally articulate and charismatic.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Up and ComingSandro Cogorno
    Up and ComingSandro Cogorno

    Sandro Cogorno

    Up-and-coming partner Sandro Cogorno continues to garner strong market support. He acts on a wide range of corporate/M&A matters, including acquisitions, sales and corporate reorganisations.

    • Sandro Cogorno is there when we need him. Very diligent and dedicated, he is the driving force behind the deal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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