The well-rounded capital markets practice at Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International is active across the engineering, real estate and energy sectors. The team demonstrates skill in the structuring of shares in investment funds, complex bond issuances, and private and public offerings of senior notes and securitised bonds, often representing international investment banks and broker-dealers. Pablo Berckholtz spearheads the team and focuses on acquisition financing and corporate restructuring. Alonso Miranda is a key member of the group and concentrates on securitisation, real estate investments, complex debt instruments and liability management transactions. Senior associate Adrian Tovar is noted for his knowledge of bilateral and syndicated financing, the regulation of the securities market, and the structuring of investment funds.
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Testimonials
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‘The capital markets practice is unique because of the transactional experience and in-depth knowledge of the securities market. They present a competitive advantage over other firms.'
‘The team is very collaborative. We coordinate with Alonso Miranda who centralises our requirements.'
‘The specialisation they have. Our main contact is Alonso Miranda who always brings innovative, simple legal solutions and also has extensive knowledge of the market. His extensive experience allows us to resolve some issues based on other market backgrounds.'
‘Alonso Miranda not only has extensive knowledge of securities market regulation but is also very creative in providing practical solutions that allow transactions to be successfully closed with high-quality support.'
‘The team has in-depth knowledge of the capital market and combines this well with structuring viable business solutions.'
‘It has prestige in the sector and that helps its approaches to be recognised and accepted.'
‘Their knowledge of the market is top-notch, their accessibility is top-notch, and their response time is excellent. We have built a first-class working and friendship relationship.'
'Their efficient work, good attitude, immediate response and problem solving are their competitive advantage. We recommend Pablo Berckholtz, in particular.'
Key clients
- Santander Investment Securities
- Banco BTG Pactual
- Citigroup Global Markets
- HSBC Securities (USA)
- J. P. Morgan Chase
- ISDA - International Swaps and Derivatives Association
- Larrain Vial
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Banco Internacional del Perú - Interbank
- Scotiabank
- Citibank
- Bank of America
- Grupo BVL
Work highlights
- Acted as legal counsel to Banco Internacional del Peru in connection with its issuance of its 7.625% Subordinated Notes due 2034 under Rule 144-A and Regulation S of the US Securities Act of 1933.
- Acted as legal counsel to Banco Internacional del Peru in connection with the tender offer to purchase all its outstanding 6.625% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2029.
- Advised Grupo BVL on all regulatory aspects under Peruvian law in connection with the international integration of the stock exchanges in Peru, Chile and Colombia, with an exchange of shares between shareholders of the client that adhered to the Acuerdo Marco de Integración, and Holding Bursatil Regional.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Adrian Tovar
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie InternationalLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Alonso Miranda
Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie InternationalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pablo Berckholtz