The bankruptcy and restructuring team at CMS Grau is co-led by Michelle Barclay, who has extensive experience in cross-border insolvency, and Victor Farro, who is experienced in local and international insolvency matters involving complex litigation and boasts a 13-year stretch at INDECOPI. The team’s experience spans various industries including finance, mining, energy, consumer products and education, among others, with recent work including assisting an international energy company in bankruptcy-related litigation. The team’s work in large cross-border cases benefits from the use of the firm’s international network. Other names to note for insolvency proceedings include associates Javier Marquez and Ivanna Escala.
Testimonials
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‘They have very good knowledge of the cases we see, good contacts and are always giving us feedback. The firm is agile, there is a diversity of lawyers and they are very collaborative with our company.’
‘Michelle Barclay is excellent. A lot of knowledge and always has a much better handle than the lawyers of the other parties. Victor Farro, excellent lawyer, good knowledge of bankruptcy processes.’
‘I'd highlight Michelle Barclay and Ivanna Escala.'
'As a firm they work hard to promote inclusive talent, and have good practices, policies, workshops, etc.'
Key clients
- China Fishery Group
- Enagás Group
- Depósitos Químicos Mineros
- Falabella Group – Gamma
Work highlights
- Acting as advisors to the Chapter 11 Trustee for more than four years and assisted in the China Fishery Group's consolidated plan of reorganisation.
- Provided advice to ENAGAS, a Spanish international energy company, in the Gasoducto Sur Peruano bankruptcy case regarding the termination of a concession contract by the Peruvian government.
- Provided legal advice to Depositos Químicos Mineros (Odfjell Terminals) in an important bankruptcy case handled by the Peruvian Bankruptcy Authority.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michelle Barclay, Victor Farro