LAWYER PROFILE
Luis Vargas

Luis Vargas

Latin America 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 1 practice area

About

Provided by DLA Piper

Latin America

Practice Areas

Corporate

M&A

Telecom

Private Equity

Career

Luis is the Head of the Corporate and M&A practice at the firm. He focuses on local and cross-border corporate structures, corporate governance practices, and general contract negotiation. Likewise, Luis has an extensive experience providing legal advice in reorganization matters as well as complex corporate transactions in national and international franchises and joint ventures.

He has handled mergers and acquisitions mandates for local and foreign companies in various sectors, including construction, energy, real estate, retail and agriculture. Other key areas of his practice concentrate on foreign and local investment, mainly in private capital work, advising fund managers on their investments in Peru, including due diligence processes.

Finally, Luis advises on responses, investigations, claims, and procedures for consumer protection and unfair competition. In addition, he provides adaptation services to personal data protection regulations and reinforces corporate procedures and practices in this matter.

Luis co-leads DLA Piper's Regional Private Equity Practice for Latin America.

Professional Memberships

Lima Bar Association

UCL Alumni Association – London

Chilean – Peruvian Chamber of Commerce

Publications

Corporate and M&A – Peru Practice Guide for Chambers and Partners by associate Roberto Berendson and M&A partners Luis Vargas, Fernando Lanfranco and Janilú Badiola.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Luis Vargas is quick to respond with innovative and creative solutions.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper (59)

Argentina

Chile

International Counsel

Mexico

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership