LAWYER PROFILE

José Antonio Payet

Latin America 2026

Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Peru

18 years ranked

Capital Markets

Peru

9 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Peru

18 years ranked

About

Provided by Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados

Latin America

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance

Career

José Antonio is a founding Partner of the firm, specializing in general commercial law, mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions.

He has extensive experience and proven track record in the sector. He has participated in several of the most important corporate finance transactions in Peru, including acquisitions and divestitures of public and privately held companies, securities offerings, securitizations, traditional banking and project finance lending, among others.

Professional Memberships

- Admitted to the Lima Bar - 1989

- International Bar Association

Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Licensed in Law

1989

Fulbright Scholar, Harvard University

Master of Laws (LL.M)

1991

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Peru

Eminent Practitioners

Individual Editorial

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.

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Capital Markets - Peru

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Established partner José Antonio Payet elicits compliments from clients for his activity in the Peruvian capital markets sphere.

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Banking & Finance - Peru

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Active partner José Antonio Payet has extensive expertise assisting clients with corporate finance mandates in the Peruvian market.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Antonio Payet is one of the very best. He has this commercial practicality about him. He takes a holistic approach and always looks to work around potential pitfalls.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
José Antonio Payet is our go-to lawyer. He is an expert in corporate matters, a true authority in the field.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
José Antonio Payet is a highly accomplished lawyer, with ample experience in the field.
Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
José Antonio Payet is a versatile lawyer who can handle complex financings.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America