Corporate and M&A

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria

Regularly acting for private equity funds, publicly listed companies and other entities, the corporate and M&A group at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria operates across the mining, telecoms, healthcare and construction sectors. The firm handles leveraged buyouts and advises distressed companies on bankruptcy matters, in addition to its core workflow of traditional M&A transactions. Industry veteran Guillermo Ferrero, who draws from his experience in cross-border deals, leads the department alongside Rafael Boisset, who demonstrates skill in tech-related transactions and venture capital work. Víctor Abad, who was recently promoted to practice director, advises on acquisition finance and private equity matters. Senior associate Jacqueline Febres is noted for her involvement in numerous high-profile transactions.

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‘They are very agile in preparing contracts and carrying out negotiations very successfully. Being a firm that has offices in other countries allows them to have that regional vision and share experiences from other markets.'
‘Guillermo Ferrero has extensive knowledge of M&A matters and extensive experience in closing operations in various industries. He and his team are highly skilled in obtaining merger control authorizations.'

Key clients

Jokr S.a.r.l.
Jokr Services GmbH
Luis Perry
Publicis Groupe
Macrocapitales Sociedad Administradora de Fondos de Inversión
Komatsu Ltd
Grupo Hame
Grupo Unilabs
Scale Capital Partners
Ardian and Agr-Am
Empresa de Créditos Santander Consumo Peru
GTV Globokasnet
Vela Software Spain
Capac Investment Fund
One Global Broking
Arthur J Gallagher
Phenna Group Holdings Limited

Work highlights

Advised Grupo Hame on the acquisition of 100% of the shares issued by Agrokasa Holdings and 12.5% of the shares issued by Sociedad Agrícola Drokasa and its subsidiaries, as well as on the acquisition of 100% of the membership interest of Pacific Produce.
Advised Komatsu on the sale of 60% of its subsidiaries’ interests in Joy Global in favour of Mitsui & Co.
Advised Ardian and Agr-Am on the direct acquisition of the Peruvian business of Latin America Power Holding, which includes the indirect transfer of 100% of Latin America Power Peru and its subsidiaries.

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