Leveraging the firm’s international network of offices, CMS Grau’s client roster comprises investment banks, sovereign and corporate issuers, asset managers and financial institutions. Working across the energy, telecoms and retail sectors, the group routinely works on debt and equity issuances, the structuring of securitisation trusts, IPOs and bond issuances. The team is jointly led by Juan José Hopkins, who clients come to for advice on syndicated loans, and Miguel Viale, a key contact for matters concerning bank lending, collateral structures and financing, and stock market transactions. Cinthia Cánepa handles securities markets work, in addition to corporate lending in the fishing and real estate industries. Andrea Paiba covers project finance, while Gabriel Najar handles due diligence exercises.
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'The firm has professionals with experience in executing complex transactions. Not only in structuring, but also in execution and/or recovery processes, which makes their contribution even richer. Juan Jose Hopkins has the necessary experience to lead a complex transaction, which allows him to comprehensively cover all aspects of the transaction.'
Key clients
- Grupo Caral
- Falabella Peru
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Credicorp Capital
Work highlights
Advised GC Dulanto on the structuring and issuance of $3.5m in bonds through a securitisation trust to finance a real estate project.
Advised Falabella on the evaluation of intra-group transactions related to a financing agreement with Scotiabank Peru, supporting the operation of shopping centers in Trujillo and Atocongo.
Advised Glencore International on the structuring and execution of multiple share purchase agreements to delist PERUBAR from the Peruvian Capital Market.
Practice head
Juan José Hopkins; Miguel Viale
Other key lawyers
Cinthia Cánepa; Andrea Paiba; Gabriel Najar