Acting for domestic and international clients alike, Hernández & Cía’s banking and finance group offers an interdisciplinary approach by collaborating with the firm’s tax department. The firm is well placed to advise on project finance and syndicated, corporate and real estate loans. Notably, the department is often instructed as counsel for several leading national banks. The team is jointly led by the experienced Juan Luis Hernández, who handles complex national and global financial transactions, and José Goyburu, who covers leveraged financing and distressed debt matters. José Manuel Abastos regularly advises international companies on sovereign financing and capital markets. At the senior associate level, Julien Labory-Alicq assists clients with debt funds and securitisation, while Andrea Limón works on corporate M&A deals.

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‘The involvement in each transaction and the level of attention to detail that the team manages is a differentiating factor. They manage to understand and transmit the client's need and urgency, without losing sight of legal protection in negotiating transactions. Order and organisation are also reflected in the management of transactions and implementation of virtual tools.'
‘José Goyburu is highly involved in the transaction, being clear about the details and taking part in most of the meetings. In situations of discussion or deadlock, he successfully proposes solutions that favor the interests of his clients and benefit the transaction. Andrea Limón is great at handling transactions and is able to transmit ideas and messages clearly. Andrea and Jose make up a great team, which achieves satisfactory results in complex transactions in challenging situations. Without a doubt, they are stand-outs in the financing negotiation market.'
‘The personalised service, dedication to the client, understanding the crisis and responding on time and in all circumstances stands out, in addition to the ability to incorporate other areas of support if necessary and evaluate different angles.'
‘We recommend Luis Hernandez and Julien Labory for their sense of urgency, empathy, and skills.'
‘Knowledge of the sector and clarity to explain the issues. Likewise, the response speed is satisfactory without sacrificing the quality of the analysis. Very well connected in the Peruvian market with different government agencies and other investors operating in the country.'

Key clients

Scotiabank Perú
Banco BBVA Perú
Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros / Banco de Crédito del Perú
BD Capital Sociedad Administradora de Fondos
Scotiabank Colpatria
Banco Santander Perú
BTG Pactual Perú
Banco Bci Perú
Itaú Colombia
Banco Interamericano de Finanzas - Banbif

Work highlights

Advised Banco Interamericano de Finanzas – BanBif, on a financing operation for up to $28.5m in favour of Agualima.
Advised a syndicate of lenders formed by Banco Santander Perú, Scotiabank Perú and BD Crédito SOFOM on a financing operation of up to $28.5m in favour of Pieriplast.
Advised Scotiabank Perú and Banco de Crédito del Perú on a medium and short-term financing granted to Icatom for an aggregate amount of up to $18m.

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