Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Peru
Band 1
About
Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Our practice in corporate law, cornerstone in the development of the firm, houses a group of recognized experts in advising each and every phase of a corporation’s development.
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados’ attorneys regularly advise on the implementation and organization of corporate vehicles (incorporation procedures, corporate organization in general and corporate governance) and in the execution of its commercial activities (civil and commercial aspects in general), accompanying our clients in their most important processes and transactions (mergers and acquisitions) as well as in their most critical phases (asset restructuring).
Our frequent participation in the market’s most relevant transnational and cross-border transactions in the fields of mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, transfer of assets, takeovers, among others, provides us with the knowledge and experience necessary to offer our clients the best possible and innovative solutions, from a commercial, tax and regulatory viewpoint, with international standards of quality.
Chambers Review
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is a front-running firm showcasing a stellar M&A practice. The department's talented bench of practitioners is frequently sought out to assist clients with cross-border matters such as majority and minority share acquisitions, major corporate reorganisations and regulatory mandates. The team is routinely retained by major domestic and international clients with important activity in the finance, energy, agriculture and media sectors.
Work Highlights
- Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados assisted Actis with the multi-jurisdictional acquisition of the data centre business developed by Nabiax in Latin America, including the acquisition of the holding company. The transaction was worth approximately USD500 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados has a quality team that delivers an impeccable service. They are highly knowledgeable and very efficient."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados are thorough in their analysis. The lawyers have deep legal knowledge and are shrewd negotiators."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados has a quality team that delivers an impeccable service. They are highly knowledgeable and very efficient."
"Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados are thorough in their analysis. The lawyers have deep legal knowledge and are shrewd negotiators."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner José Antonio Payet is revered for his expertise in the Peruvian M&A market. He is adept at handling complex cross-border mandates, including majority share acquisitions.
"We are absolutely delighted with José Antonio Payet. He commands respect in the market and is a skilled negotiator."
Established partner Susan Castillo climbs up the rankings due to increased market visibility and positive feedback from observers. She is well equipped to act on the seller side in high-value cross-border transactions, as well as joint ventures.
"Susan Castillois an excellent lawyer and a tough negotiator."
Solid partner Juan Antonio Egüez moves up a tier on the stength of positive market feedback. He often advises clients on complex M&A transactions, acting on both the buyer and seller sides.
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Juan Antonio Egüez's M&A work."
Associate-to-watch Guillermo Arribas receives excellent feedback from market observers. He often assists clients with share acquisitions and sales.
Ranked Lawyers at
Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Peru
Members
Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados
Alfredo Chan
Head of Department
José Cuneo
Juan José Cauvi
Head of Department