Ideally situated within a globally integrated network, the capital markets team at CMS Grau advises on international bonds, local bond and commercial paper offerings, as well as regulatory, operational and tax matters. The firm counts financial institutions, private and public investors, and domestic investment funds among its key clients. The leadership trio comprises Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera and Juan José Hopkins. Viale’s key strengths include bank lending and stock market transactions, while Peschiera handles senior and subordinated debt issues under Rule 144A/Reg S, and Hopkins assists fintech start-ups with their entry into the Peruvian market.

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Key clients

  • Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
  • Banchile Administradora General de Fondos
  • Interbank
  • Acres
  • Kallpa Securities
  • PDC Capital
  • Pareto Securities
  • Banco Internacional del Perú - INTERBANK
  • Nexa Resources
  • Banco Falabella
  • Migrante
  • Meridian Group Associated
  • Banco de Credito del Perú (BCP)

Work highlights

  • Provided advice on the first inaugural issuance programme of short-term debentures and securitised bonds of Grupo Vega Distribución and Corporación Vega, up to the amount of S/70m.
  • Advising Caral on the structuring and execution of the divestment of the Paladin fund in the various real estate projects executed by Caral in Peru.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Miguel Viale, Diego Peschiera, Juan José Hopkins