DLA Piper Perú
DLA Piper Perú is well placed to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions by virtue of its broad international network, and often works in tandem with other offices. Under the leadership of Sergio Barboza, who has ‘a solid reputation at the transactional and regulatory level’ and Ricardo Escobar, the practice continues to act for borrower and creditor clients in financings, banking-related corporate work and regulatory matters. It is well versed in deals in the infrastructure, telecoms, energy, mining, and oil and gas sectors, and acts for banks, financial institutions, insurance companies and investment fund managers. Barboza has 20 years of experience in banking and capital markets matters; Escobar acts for foreign and domestic clients on financing transactions; and principal associate Reyna Silva-Santisteban handles a range of contractual, corporate, financial and administrative matters. Juan Carlos Ramírez and Nelly Espinoza are also key contacts at the principal associate level, with Espinoza bringing expertise in regulatory and compliance matters. Associates Farah Torres and Ricardo Mercado are also noted.
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Testimonials
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'We believe DLA Piper is superior to other financial firms we have worked with, as they combine excellence and experience in both transactions and banking regulations.'
'They efficiently handle any financial matter, including M&A and capital markets, and have a large, highly qualified senior team, and all the lawyers have a very business-focused orientation.'
'Sergio Barboza has a solid reputation at the transactional and regulatory level. He has led all the strategic transactions of our company and has a very good relationship with the financial authorities.'
'Farah Torres and Nelly Espinoza know banking and stock market regulations in detail, and are extraordinary at anticipating the risks we face. They are undoubtedly two stars in this matter. They are always available to attend to any issue.'
'We were accompanied by a large team with lots of expertise in various fields (banking, trust, corporate, real estate).'
'Great working with Reyna Silva-Santisteban, Ricardo Mercado and Sergio Barboza; they have been very helpful, available and have delivered quality work.'
'The firm has lawyers with a high level of expertise, they work very closely with clients, working hand in hand in the implementation of regulations, being purposeful and clear in their recommendations.'
'Clear, simple and timely communication.'
Key clients
- JPMorgan Chase Bank
- Goldman Sachs
- Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank (Development Bank of Austria) - OeEB
- ING Bank
- BlueOrchard
- BTG Pactual
- Deutsche Investitions- Und Entwicklungsgesellschaft MBH - DEG
- Santander Bank
- Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries – BIO
- Bank of China
- International Finance Corporation - IFC
- Bancolombia
- Proparco
- TMF Group
- Itaú Corpbanca
Work highlights
- Advised on the $3.7bn debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to LATAM Airlines Group and Qatar Airways Investments.
- Advised IDB Invest on finance connected with developing social housing projects.
- Advised Banco Santander Perú and Banco Santander (NY) on a syndicated loan.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergio Barboza, Ricardo Escobar