Strengthened by the arrival of new practice head Carlos Enrique Arata, who joined from Rubio Leguía Normand, the capital markets department at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados counts local and global financial institutions and investment funds among its key clients. Arata draws from his extensive experience in corporate transactions to advise on stock exchange listings, syndicate loans and securitisation structures, often across the real estate, retail and hydrocarbon industries. Rocio Izquierdo assists clients with the local issuances of bonds and the structuring of corporate bonds, as well as regulatory matters. Senior associate Alesandra Azcárate handles cross-border financing work, in addition to transactions under Rule 44A and Regulation S.
Testimonials
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‘Estudio Muñiz is a specialist in the legal due diligence process for investing in local and foreign investment funds. Additionally, part of their strengths is the immediate relationship to serve the client and seek solutions during the evaluation process. They provided me with support and advice in the transaction of private bond issues, showing agility, closeness and ability to solve problems.'
‘Rocío Izquierdo is an outstanding professional. The work is diligent, timely and impeccable.'
‘Rocío Izquierdo knows how to adapt and respond to our needs. We are very satisfied to work with a professional with her profile since she makes our work easier in every project we see with her.'
‘They show special treatment, closeness and the ability to move businesses forward. Both Carlos Arata and Alesandra Azcarate have shown outstanding capabilities in providing advice and evaluations regarding investments. Likewise, they are highly trained people in the matter.'
‘The practice of lawyers in capital markets transactions becomes essential at the time of negotiation between the parties involved. The lawyers, in addition to having the necessary legal knowledge, possess a strong commercial and financial understanding of the transaction.'
‘Carlos Arata has demonstrated impeccable knowledge and vast experience in capital market operations, as well as skills conducive to satisfying all parties to the operation.'
Key clients
- China Yangtze Power
- China Three Gorges Corporation
- Banco BBVA Perú
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Insigneo Securities
- U.S. Bank
- Wilmington Trust
- Citibank
- Marsh Rehder
- Credit Suisse
- Banco Internacional del Perú - INTERBANK
- Acres Finance
- Volcom Capital
- Protecta Security Compañía de Seguros
- Fynsa
- Macroconsult
Work highlights
- Advised Acres Finance and a group of insurance company investors on the structuring of a S/70m securitisation by Yobel Supply.
- Advised the shareholders of Agrokasa Holdings on a $161m sale that occurred on the Lima Stock Exchange.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Arata