Regarded for its strength in securities regulation, Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria’s capital markets practice acts for a range of clients, including brokerage firms, issuers, fund managers and banks. The firm regularly advises on securitisation structures, regulatory matters and domestic bond issuances. The department is under the leadership of Antonio Guarniz, who handles equity issues, medium-term loans and syndicated loans. Senior associate Victor Bravo is noted for his work on finance leases and debt instruments, while associate Mario Arce covers financial regulation matters and the incorporation of fintech companies in Peru.

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  • ‘Comprehensive advice, from start to finish. Very willing to resolve queries.'

  • ‘In addition to experience, they are very good at scheduling meetings and delivering reports on time.'

  • 'We recommend Antonio Guarniz for the experience he brings to the projects, which is very enriching considering his experience in said public sector.'

  • ‘A team with solid knowledge and adequate response times.'

Key clients

  • Grupo BVL
  • Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago
  • Bolsa de Valores de Colombia
  • Lumina Capital Management
  • CPPIB Credit Investments
  • Grupo Hame
  • Agrokasa Holdings
  • Empresa Azucarera El Ingenio
  • Popular Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión
  • Agro Industrial Paramonga
  • Redditus Capital
  • Faro Capital Sociedad Administradora de Fondos Mutuos
  • Banco de Crédito del Perú
  • Enfoca Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión
  • Grupo Coril
  • Grupo Visiva
  • Grupo Megacentro
  • LXG Capital
  • Core Capital
  • Grupo Lindcorp
  • Aosphere

Work highlights

  • Advised Grupo BVL, Bolsa de Comercio de Santiago and Bolsa de Valores de Colombia on a deal aimed to integrate the three markets under a common holding company.
  • Advised Lumina Capital Management on a $490m senior secured notes programme issued by Auna and Hospital y Clínica OCA.
  • Acted as counsel to CFG Investment in the tender offer to redeem for cash its Variable Rate Senior Secured Notes due 2032, and purchase for cash its 10.00% Second Lien Notes due 2032, from previous issuances of notes.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antonio Guarniz