Corporate/M&A - Peru
What the team is known for
Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is a respected full-service firm with expertise encompassing a number of corporate mandates including significant cross-border M&A transactions. The department is frequently instructed to advise on majority share acquisitions and corporate restructuring matters, as well as asset acquisitions. The team maintains an active client base in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and energy sectors.
Strengths
"Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados provide a very business-oriented approach. Their commercial acumen is one of their best assets."
Notable practitioners
Revered partner Mauricio Olaya Nohra has prodigious experience advising Peruvian companies and international clients on a variety of transactional mandates. He frequently acts on high-value, cross-border acquisitions and sales. "Mauricio Olaya has a stellar presence in the Peruvian market. He delivers clever advice and has vast experience in the corporate M&A arena." "Mauricio Olaya is a point of reference in Peru. He is a top lawyer with a wealth of experience and great business vision."
Juan Carlos Vélez continues to garner significant endorsement from market commentators due to his strong transactional practice. "Juan Carlos Vélez has in-depth technical knowledge, he can act on a wide spectrum of matters, and his legal advice is always practical."
Up-and-coming partner Ricardo De La Piedra is often involved in cross-border transactions, particularly on the buyer side. "Ricardo de la Piedra is a brilliant and creative lawyer. He comes up with quick, pragmatic responses and immediate solutions to complex matters."
Associate-to-watch Diego Muniz continues to elicit significant praise from clients due to his work related to domestic and cross-border acquisitions, and other corporate mandates. "Diego Muniz is a smart lawyer with solid drafting and corporate skills. He is very fast-acting and proactive."
Associate-to-watch Rolando Wilson Orozco regularly acts on a range of high-value corporate matters, including sales, and corporate reorganisations. "Rolando Wilson Orozco is a solid lawyer with great soft skills. He has a bright future ahead."
