The well-rounded capital markets practice at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International is active across the engineering, real estate and energy sectors. The team demonstrates skill in the structuring of shares in investment funds, complex bond issuances, and private and public offerings of senior notes and securitised bonds, often representing international investment banks and broker-dealers. Pablo Berckholtz spearheads the team and focuses on acquisition financing and corporate restructuring. Alonso Miranda is a key member of the group and concentrates on securitisation, real estate investments, complex debt instruments and liability management transactions. Senior associate Adrian Tovar is noted for his knowledge of bilateral and syndicated financing, the regulation of the securities market, and the structuring of investment funds.

Garrigues is highly regarded for its expertise in capital markets deals and is frequently involved in international cross-border debt transactions, often acting as local counsel for leading domestic and global banks and investors. The firm is well equipped to handle complex ECM and DCM transactions, namely project bonds, investment-grade bonds and IPOs. Elsewhere, the team handles international note exchanges, bond issuances and the offering of securities by first-time issuers. The experienced Oscar Arrús leads the department and concentrates on local securities regulation and debt transactions. Sergio Amiel focuses on equity capital markets and IPO work, while Thomas Thorndike covers liability management and international debt offerings by Peruvian issuers, and José Francisco Meier works on domestic capital markets deals. Diego Harman is noted for his activity across the US and Latin American markets and focuses on representing sponsors in future-flow backed securities and private placements. At the principal associate level, Jorge Fuentes handles cross-border debt transactions; Miluska Gutierrez Vega is well versed in regulatory issues; and Monica Yrrarazabal assists clients with the structuring of private investment funds.

Miranda & Amado has a well-established reputation in the capital markets field, and as such has an impressive client base, which includes leading local and international financial institutions and conglomerates. Working in tandem with its tax department, the team advises on international debt and equity offerings, and offerings by national banks under Rule 144A and Reg S. Gabriela Dañino leads the group, drawing from her expertise in cross-border finance transactions and project finance know-how. Industry veteran Juan Luis Avendaño is well regarded for his experience in securitisations, asset and company acquisition financing structures, and international offerings of debt instruments. José Miguel Puiggros concentrates on the structuring of financing transactions, takeover bids and public exchange offers, while Alvaro Del Valle often represents corporate borrowers and securities issuers in acquisition financing and syndicated loan matters.

The highly regarded capital markets offering at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados counts local and international banks, mutual funds and private pension fund administrators among its clients. The group’s portfolio of work includes the structuring of public offerings, employee stock option plans, takeover bids, exchange offers and the delisting of securities. The team is co-led by the experienced José Antonio Payet, who handles complex capital markets transactions, and Eduardo Vega, an expert in banking instruments with experience acting for both local and international entities. Principal associate Rocio Gordillo is a key contact.

Hernández & Cía is a popular choice for investment funds and financial institutions, which turn to the team for a range of transactional securities work, ECM and DCM transactions such as public tender offers and takeover bids, as well as advice on regulatory matters and listings on the Lima Stock Exchange. Recently, the firm advised the Republic of Peru on its first sustainable issuance. The reputed Juan Luis Hernández heads the department and has a track record in advising leading banks and investment funds on private capital placements and the creation of innovative security market structures. Corporate lawyer José Manuel Abastos advises on project financing, sovereign financing and various M&A deals. Senior associate Gloria Zubizarreta is noted for advising international clients with local portfolio listed companies on Peruvian capital markets transactions, while Erick Calla is well versed in regulatory issues related to the stock market. Andrea Limón and Verónica Balta are also key contacts at the senior associate level.

At Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas, the reputed capital markets team advises an array of domestic and international clients from the tech and mining sectors on various high-value transactions. The group’s workload includes public and private securities offerings, regulatory matters concerning corporate governance, the development of new businesses, and the management of investment and mutual investment funds. Notably, the practice leverages its strong tax expertise to advise on capital markets-related tax issues. The offering is jointly led by the experienced Rafael Alcázar, who handles complex cross-border finance deals, and Daniel Gonzáles, who draws on his transactional expertise to advise on distressed finance mandates. Luis Miguel Elias concentrates on transactions in the mining sector, and Víctor Valdez covers structured finance matters. At the senior associate level, Fiorela Ccahua handles securitisations, while Valeria Sánchez demonstrates strength in bond and note issuances.

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados’ capital markets team counts leading domestic banks and foreign export credit agencies among its clients. The group advises on ECM and DCM transactions, project bonds, sovereign issues and international securitisation processes, as well as offering regulatory and compliance know-how. The experienced Jean Paul Chabaneix leads the department and is well versed in the issuance of private notes and the exchange of senior notes. Chabaneix is ably supported by Nydia Guevara, who concentrates on structuring finance and equity transactions, in addition to handling hybrid instruments and subordinated debt. Jorge Trelles is reputed for his work on several Rule 144A and Reg S deals, while senior counsel Paul Castritius focuses on securities and various financial regulatory matters.

Benefitting from a steady pipeline of international equity and debt capital market deals, the capital markets department at Rubio Leguía Normand frequently leads in high-profile and international transactions. Often acting for major global investment banks, the group continues to advise on sovereign transactions and complex securitisation deals. Seasoned finance practitioner Andrés Kuan-Veng stands out for his expertise in the execution of foreign public and private securities offerings, covering IPOs and issuances under Regulation S and Rule 144A. Gerardo Guzmán offers M&A experience, while consultant Eliana Peláez specialises in corporate finance and project finance, advising on both Peruvian and New York law. Senior associate Luis Miguel Garrido is a key contact for banking and capital markets regulation, while associate Sheerley Cárdenas focuses on international corporate financing. Carlos Arata left the firm.

At Benites, Vargas & Ugaz, the capital markets offering covers contract negotiations, risk evaluations, and acting as transactional counsel for key matters. The team is noted for its strengths in the regulatory elements of the capital markets, and also assists clients with asset securitisation work and innovative financing. The well-regarded Jeanette Aliaga leads the department and concentrates on representing top domestic and international companies on project financing, securities offerings and private equity investments. Associate Enzo Rodríguez Mendoza is a key member of the firm and routinely handles complex capital markets transactions involving banking trusts and public offerings.

Ideally situated within a globally integrated network, the capital markets team at CMS Grau advises on international bonds, local bond and commercial paper offerings, as well as regulatory, operational and tax matters. The firm counts financial institutions, private and public investors, and domestic investment funds among its key clients. The leadership trio comprises Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera and Juan José Hopkins. Viale’s key strengths include bank lending and stock market transactions, while Peschiera handles senior and subordinated debt issues under Rule 144A/Reg S, and Hopkins assists fintech start-ups with their entry into the Peruvian market.

At De Bracamonte - Haaker - Castellares, the capital markets department advises on an array of matters, including the issuance and placement of debt securities, securitisation trust structures, real estate finance and private placements. The team is co-led by Ricardo Manuel Haaker Yori, who is experienced in domestic and international financing, syndicated loans and project bonds, and Christian Castellares Alfaro, who concentrates on representing issuers and sponsors in the public and private issuances of asset-backed securities. Senior associate Luis Fernando Edwards Rios is another name to note.

The capital markets team at DLA Piper Perú leverages its international network of offices to advise local banks and other financial institutions on a range of matters, including securities placements, regulatory concerns and bond issuances. The firm also undertakes work relating to public equity and debt capital transactions, listings in international markets, offerings of high-yield bonds, and Rule 144A and Regulation S transactions. Sergio Barboza oversees the department and offers strong capital markets regulation know-how. Principal associate Nelly Espinoza is noted for her specialisation in the field, particularly within the financial and insurance areas. Associate Farah Torres handles the structuring of various loans and stock market regulations.

Strengthened by the arrival of new practice head Carlos Enrique Arata, who joined from Rubio Leguía Normand, the capital markets department at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados counts local and global financial institutions and investment funds among its key clients. Arata draws from his extensive experience in corporate transactions to advise on stock exchange listings, syndicate loans and securitisation structures, often across the real estate, retail and hydrocarbon industries. Rocio Izquierdo assists clients with the local issuances of bonds and the structuring of corporate bonds, as well as regulatory matters. Senior associate Alesandra Azcárate handles cross-border financing work, in addition to transactions under Rule 44A and Regulation S.

Regarded for its strength in securities regulation, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s capital markets practice acts for a range of clients, including brokerage firms, issuers, fund managers and banks. The firm regularly advises on securitisation structures, regulatory matters and domestic bond issuances. The department is under the leadership of Antonio Guarniz, who handles equity issues, medium-term loans and syndicated loans. Senior associate Victor Bravo is noted for his work on finance leases and debt instruments, while associate Mario Arce covers financial regulation matters and the incorporation of fintech companies in Peru.