The bankruptcy and restructuring team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is well versed in the design of private reorganisations and asset acquisition operations in insolvent companies, particularly within the aviation, financial services, construction and mining industries. Guillermo Puelles heads the team and specialises in public and private insolvencies, restructurings and liquidation proceedings. Other key team members include Hugo Silva, who is adept at advising clients in public restructuring and liquidation issues in Peru and is also the legal advisor for multiple matters for Microsoft Perú. Jorge Trelles specialises in corporate liquidation proceedings and the mergers and acquisitions of distressed companies, while associates Renzo Rossi and Gaspar Flores are experienced in restructurings and insolvencies.

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  • ‘They look at the situation as a whole and design a strategy not only based on the legal issue itself, but also from a business perspective! They are clear that their function is to resolve cases maximising the client's benefit at a reasonable cost.’

  • ‘Personalised treatment, accurate advice and immediate response from Guillermo Puelles, Gaspar Flores, and Renzo Rossi.’

  • ‘The change to Rodrigo, Elois & Medrano Abogados was absolutely positive, personalised, transparent attention and, what is very important, clear and immediate responses.’

  • ‘The Firm has always supported our company in its corporate issues related to restructuring and acquisition processes, mergers, etc. Great reliability and always with all the willingness to obtain the best results based on our needs.’

  • ‘Claudio Ferrero is an excellent professional and person who is always willing to support our projects in Peru and internationally. The availability, efficiency and solvency in all inquiries, reports, and projects that have been requested is highly appreciated.’

Key clients

  • Latam Airlines Peru
  • Latam Airlines Group
  • Astaldi Sucursal del Perú
  • Pluspetrol Norte
  • Scotiabank Perú
  • Ecoexpress Javier Prado
  • Avianca Perú
  • Corporación Aceros Arequipa
  • Banco GNB del Perú
  • Pan American Silver Huaron
  • Microsoft Perú

Work highlights

  • Advised LATAM Airlines Group to facilitate the completion of a restructuring, in which the airline obtained a $4.25bn exit financing package.
  • Advised LATAM Airlines Peru on the strategy of restructuring Latam Airlines (Group), including the impact of non-recognition of the Chapter 11 in Peru.
  • Advised Pluspetrol Norte En Liquidación (PPN) on its crisis strategy derived from diverse financial and economic distress suffered due to market conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Practice head

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Guillermo Puelles