DLA Piper Perú stands out for its experience handling cross-border deals for domestic and multinational companies, where it leverages its global office network. The team acts for issuers and underwriters in public equity and debt capital transactions, such as IPOs, follow-on offerings and listings in international markets, and is also known for the offering of investment-grade and high-yield bonds, including Rule 144A and Regulation S transactions. Sergio Barboza heads the firm’s banking and finance and capital markets offerings with over 20 years of experience, while senior associate Nelly Espinoza, a key member of the team who leads on high-profile deals, is recommended for compliance, day-to-day operations and sanctioning proceedings. Farah Torres is another key senior associate, who focuses on regulatory advice, financing and debt issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The speed of responses is very important these days, and DLA Piper offers this characteristic in its service.'
- They are quick to respond, but also very clear and straight to the point.'
- ‘Good professionalism and speed in giving answers.'
- 'High level of knowledge and experience in practice.'
- 'Their attention is excellent, they always answer on time, with the required detail and efficiency.'
- 'One of the innovations in the firm's service is the integration between knowledge of the stock market, financial system regulations and fintech issues.'
- 'Normally, my inquiries are directed to Farah Torres, who stands out with distinction when clearing up our doubts.'
- 'The biggest difference is the understanding and response that is provided, since it solves the specific query, avoiding general formulas or ambivalent responses. Their answers are precise and efficient.’
Key clients
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Santander Consumo Perú
- Agrícola y Ganadera Chavín de Huántar
- Macrocapitales Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión Inteligo
- BTG Pactual SAB
- BTG Pactual
- Conexa Asset Management
- Rimac Compañía de Seguros
- Financiera Oh
- BD Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Inteligo on the issuing of second short-term instruments from the programme of Santander Consumo Perú.
- Advised Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros on the placement of negotiable certificates of deposit.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sergio Barboza