Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Rubio Leguía Normand
Frequent work with national and international financial entities has enabled us to consolidate our position as one of the leading Peruvian law firms in the banking and financial area. Our practice includes advice in bilateral loans and syndicated loans, structured finance and sophisticated security structures, securitizations and derivative transactions on the local and international market.
In addition to corporate borrowers, key recurrent clients of our firm include all major international and domestic banks involved in Peru, as well as multilateral institutions, such as Banco Santander, Bank of America, JP Morgan, Citibank, BBVA, Gramercy, Scotiabank, BTG Pactual, Interbank, ICBC, Interbank, Banco de Crédito del Perú, Corporación Andina de Fomento – CAF, among others.
During the last year our firm has advised JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. New York Branch, in their capacity as lenders, in connection with two USD 325,000,000.00 lending transactions. Also, the team at RLN provided expert guidance to Santander and Banco de Credito in structuring a vital financing arrangement for the Canadian company Sierra Metals aloing with its Peruvian subsidiary Dia Bras Peru and its Mexican subsidiaries, Dia Bras Mexicana and Exmin.
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Rubio Leguía Normand is a notable firm with a burgeoning practice advising lenders on real estate financing, debt financing and above all, project finance deals. The team boasts significant skill in handling secured bilateral and syndicated loans on behalf of local and international banking corporations.
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Rubio Leguía Normand assisted JP Morgan Chase and BBVA, in their capacity as lenders, in connection with two credit and guaranty agreements, valued at USD175 million and USD150 million respectively, in favour of SURA Asset Management.
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We value Rubio Leguía Normand's vast knowledge and experience, especially in local banking regulatory matters, local and international structured financing, as well as its constant availability.
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Pre-eminent partner and department head Andrés Kuan-Veng Cabrejo advances to the top band this year with glowing market support for his banking and finance practice in Peru. He is well-placed to act on lending transactions, as well as banking and financial regulatory matters and is a first port of call for investment and commercial banks.
Andrés Kuan-Veng Cabrejo has a keen commercial vision, alongside a remarkable ability to understand complex issues and read between the lines.
Andrés Kuan-Veng Cabrejo has ample experience in financings and local regulation. He is always available and his deep subject expertise allows him to find creative solutions, tailored to his clients.
Active partner Juan José Hopkins receives ample recognition from clients within the banking and finance market in Peru.
Juan José Hopkins shows extensive knowledge in financial transactions. He stands out in issues related to trusts and startups, and is a very complete lawyer.
Head of Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Provided by Rubio Leguía Normand
Sheerley Cárdenas
Carlos Cerpa
Juan José Hopkins
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