At Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International, the banking and finance department counts an impressive range of domestic and international companies, including investment banks, among its clients. The team stands out for its expertise in regulatory work, often pertaining to alternative payment systems, and also regularly advises on syndicated loans, corporate finance, financings and refinancings. The practice is led by Pablo Berckholtz, who frequently assists global banks on derivatives and repurchase transactions. Marco Alarcón advises on liability management and real estate financing, while Juan Carlos De Los Heros is reputed for his skill in trusts and project bonds. Alonso Miranda’s core areas of focus include the structuring of complex debt instruments and securitisation. At the senior associate level, Adrian Tovar is active in bilateral and syndicated financing, and public and private offerings of securities.
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‘They are a team specialised in banking and finance, each one with expertise that complements the team as a whole.'
‘We recommend the team for their expertise and the efficient solutions provided by Marco Alarcón and Paolo Robilliard.'
‘They are an excellent practice, which seeks to provide effective and high-quality advice.'
‘Alonso Miranda stands out for seeking to ensure that transactions progress and that all parties benefit.’
‘The team is proactive and available. The partner who serves us understands what we need and executes operations with clarity and proactivity.'
‘Alonso Miranda has good knowledge of the industry and is proactive.'
‘The lawyers have extensive experience, they also have great training and the ability to broadly analyse the requirements, going beyond what is required and managing to provide a response that is understandable to anyone and in an appropriate time.'
‘Excellent quality service and highly professional people with solid values.'
Key clients
- DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral-Genossenschaftsbank, Frankfurt am Main
- Landesbank Baden-Württemberg
- Scotiabank Peru
- CFGInvestment
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina y el Caribe – CAF
- Banco Santander Perú
- BBVA Securities
- BofA Securities
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Wells Fargo Bank, National Association
- MUFG Bank
- JPMorgan Chase
- Bank of America
- HSBC Bank USA
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Coöperatieve Rabobank
Work highlights
- Advised Banco BBVA Peru and BBVA Securities in connection with a loan agreement of $345m granted to Skanon Investments for the acquisition of Martin Marietta Southern California Cement.
- Advised Banco Santander, as lead arranger, and Citibank, as administrative agent, in connection with a credit facility granted to GIP EM Dragon Luxco to fund the purchase price for the acquisition of 50% of the equity interest in Trabajos Maritimos.
- Advised Citibank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Banco de Chile and Itaú Corpbanca, as lenders, in connection with a credit facility of $240m granted to Inversiones Gloria Chile for the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Zealand Milk (LATAM).
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Pablo Berckholtz