Miranda & Amado‘s insolvency and restructuring group is jointly led by Renzo Agurto and Rafael Corzo, with Agurto possessing extensive experience in insolvency proceedings, including advising clients such as Cobre de los Andes and Aguaytía Energy del Perú. The team acts in conjunction with the firm's banking and finance group to offer a predominantly creditor-oriented service with a special emphasis on regulated industries including oil and gas, mining and transport. Other key contacts include senior associate Lisbeth Benavides, who is experienced in assisting clients with restructuring matters and in acting in cross-border cases.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team designated for this practice by Miranda & Amado has extensive experience in this line of legal services. Each of its member lawyers shows great dedication and knowledge of their subject.’
  • ‘Definitely each one of them is very competent in this legal practice, with their own ideas and a personal approach that transmits confidence.’

  • 'Excellent work. Professionals and experts in the subject.'

  • 'Renzo Agurto has excellent professional quality.'

Key clients

  • Cobre de los Andes
  • Aguaytía Energy del Perú
  • New Century Films
  • Administradora de Servicios de Seguridad
  • Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios
  • Ulma Encofrados Perú

Work highlights

  • Advised New Century Films, with debts amounting to PEN13m (around $3.2m), on its insolvency proceeding as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the movie industry worldwide.
  • Advised Talma Servicios Aeroportuarios on its strategy as creditor of Peruvian Air Line, with proceedings involving over 10,000 creditors.
  • Advised Ulma Encofrados Perú, as creditor of Técnicas Metálicas Ingenieros en Liquidación, on the insolvency proceeding of the latter, which involves accumulated debts greater than $33m.

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Practice head

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Renzo Agurto, Rafael Corzo