CMS Grau’s capital markets practice is on an upward trajectory and was significantly bolstered in 2022 with the arrival of Juan José Hopkins from SUMARA Hub Legal in September, and the hire of senior associates Cinthia Canepa in June and Andrea Paiba in December of the same year, from EY Law and Garrigues, respectively. The department acts for domestic and foreign financial institutions and companies in public and private securities offerings, structured products, placement processes and auctions. Hopkins now heads the team alongside Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera and Juan Carlos Escudero; Viale maintains an active practice covering bank lending, trusts and securitisations; Peschiera is well versed in foreign and domestic issuances and subordinated debt matters; and Escudero brings experience in corporate transactions both in Peru and further afield.
Testimonials
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- 'We work very well with Estudio CMS Grau, especially with Diego Peschiera, who is the lawyer who helps us the most and advises us on financial legal issues. He and his team are always attentive to our queries, and we work very well as a team.'
- 'Diego Peschiera is a serious and honest lawyer. Always willing to help and contribute to the exchange of ideas. He has a good perspective of our business and knows how to explain the legal aspects that relate to us. Diego is a lawyer who explains things very well and his recommendations are always well received.'
Key clients
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Banchile Administradora General de Fondos
- Interbank
- Migrante
- Lufthansa
- Acres
- Kallpa Securities
- PDC Capital
- Pareto Securities
- Banco Internacional del Perú
- Interbank
- Nexa Resources
- Banco Falabella
Work highlights
- Advised Migrante on the creation of a trust with Grupo Coril for the securitisation of its loan portfolio, which will enable it to issue securitised bonds for up to $25m.
- Advised Credicorp Capital on the registration of a subordinated bond issuance programme for Pacifico Seguros for the amount of $150m.
- Advising Caja Municipal de Ahorro y Credito de Huancayo on the update of the documentation for the second negotiable certificates of deposit programme of CMAC Huancayo for the placement of its first issue for an amount of S/50m.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Escudero, Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera, Juan José Hopkins