CMS Grau
Partner at CMS Grau. Miguel specialises on Banking, Finance and Capital Markets, Corporate law and Mergers & Acquisitions.
The banking and finance team at CMS Grau is known in the market for its expertise in traditional and syndicated lending, and equity and project finance matters, with a notable roster of clients in the mining, renewables, and oil and gas sectors, among others. Juan Carlos Escudero is a key figure in the department; he handles corporate and banking work and acts for large international banks. Miguel Viale stands out for banking, finance and capital markets work, and Diego Peschiera is a name to note for syndicated loans, debt issues and financing transactions. Juan José Hopkins, who joined from SUMARA Hub Legal in September 2022, brings expertise in fintech and venture capital to the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The lawyers maintain knowledge of the local financial system and the corresponding regulations. They are excellent in response time and efficiency.’
- ‘Deep knowledge of project finance.’
- ‘Something that sets them apart is their comprehensive advice. The team works on all types of transactions (projects, corporate lending, capital markets and regulatory matters).’
- ‘We have been working for many years with the area of CMS Grau led by Miguel Viale in a very satisfactory manner. Miguel has a lot of experience in the financial sector and is quite creative in finding solutions not only within the market standard, but also for new problems, which gives him the ability to propose a comprehensive strategy.’
- ‘The service they provided us was excellent. What makes this team stand out from the rest is the good commercial advice.’
- ‘The CMS team is pro-client: it helps to take care of the interests of the bank, always balancing practicality for the client and empathising with the situation, to make things happen quickly.’
- ‘Very good relationship with banks and clients.’
- ‘Juan Jose Hopkins and Miguel Viale are both highly experienced lawyers and very willing to deal with last-minute assignments quickly and efficiently.’
Key clients
- FMO
- BBVA
- Banco Santander
- CAF – Development Bank of Latin America
- Banco Internacional del Perú – INTERBANK
- Mizuho Bank
- Credicorp Capital
- Scotiabank Peru
- Banchile Administradora General de Fondos
- Transelec
- EDF Perú
- Banco Santander
- Deutsche Bank
- Ernst & Young (EY)
- Boart Longyear
Work highlights
- Advised Scotiabank Perú and Banco Santander Perú on the medium-term structured financing for $41m in favor of Exportadora Frutícola del Sur.
- Advised CAF and DEG on the preparation and negotiation of agreements and corporate documents under Peruvian law necessary to materialise the prepayment of financing granted to La Virgen S.A.C. in 2017.
- Advises Volcom Capital, which developed as a major financier of Arte Express and was awarded 16 office buildings in downtown Lima for $60m.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera