The corporate and M&A group at GSA Legal advises a range of local and foreign clients from the mining, engineering and retail industries. The team demonstrates know-how in corporate restructuring, joint venture agreements, and in the representation of both sellers and purchasers in M&A transactions. The leadership trio comprises Luis Gastañeta, who handles private equity and foreign investments work; Alfonso Tola, who covers transactional matters concerning financings and corporate law; and Shirley Cárdenas, who advises on M&A deals and corporate governance issues. Senior associate María Soledad Gastañeta demonstrates skill in corporate and contractual law, in addition to mergers and spin-offs.
Testimonials
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‘The corporate team led by Luis Gastañeta has extensive expertise and knowledge on corporate, financial, corporate and mining matters as well, which makes them a very complete team. I also highlight the commitment and time of attention they give us; it is a team that is always willing and very collaborative.'
'We recommend Luis Gastaneta, Alfonso Tala and Maria Soledad Gastaneta, who are all very capable lawyers with extensive knowledge in the field.'
Key clients
- Compañía de Minas Buenaventura and subsidiaries
- Volcan Compañía Minera and subsidiaries
Work highlights
- Advised Compañía de Minas Buenaventura on the transfer of 100% of the shares of Contacto Corredores de Saguaros to Howden Holdco Perú.