Led by well-regarded practitioners José Antonio Payet and Susan Castillo, the corporate and M&A department at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados continues to be active in M&A deals, despite the slow market. It has recently advised on a number of cross-border transactions and often works as local counsel or co-counsel for large international law firms, as well as acting as lead counsel to buyers, sellers, investment banks, private equity firms and family businesses. Veteran practitioner Payet is well known in the market for commercial matters, M&A and finance transactions, while Castillo advises on corporate, civil, and banking and finance law, and is well versed in foreign and domestic deals. Juan Antonio Egüez is another key contact, with experience of corporate transactions in highly regulated sectors, often handling takeover bids, financing operations and debt issues. Principal associate Guillermo Arribas is recommended for corporate matters relating to the real estate sector, and associate Rafael Ortiz is a name to note for corporate matters and financial regulatory issues. Since research concluded, the department has been further strengthened with the September 2023 return of Jorge Lazarte, whose experience stretches across corporate, administrative and arbitral matters.
Testimonials
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‘The Payet studio team is very dedicated to the client and their specific requirement. During the whole process they responded very quickly and solved all the problems very efficiently. They have a very well-prepared team, as well as state-of-the-art technology.’
‘I would highlight their level of preparation, quick response, attention to detail and good client service.’
‘ Juan Antonio Egüez has excellent treatment. Absolute disposition and very assertive in his answers. He knows how to complement with the different people in his office when the subject requires it.’
Key clients
- Grupo Verme
- Scotiabank Perú
- Termochilca
- Class y Asociados
- TÜV Rheinland
- Sociedad Conyugal Plevisani
- Alpayana
- Senator International
- Grupo Hortifrut
- Perú Energía Renovable
Work highlights
- Advised Grupo Verme on the sale of Colegios Proeduca, a company in the education sector, which owns multiple schools (elementary, middle and high schools) in Peru.
- Advised Perú Energía Renovable on the acquisition of majority of shares in Fener Perú, a company that is developing the Windica wind-solar project, with an approximate generation capacity of 175.2MW.
- Advised Grupo Hortifrut on the sale of 75% of its shares in HFE Berries Perú, a Peruvian company in the agricultural sector, in favour of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (acting through its subsidiary Sooke Investments).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Antonio Payet, Susan Castillo