With strengths in the real estate, electricity and financial services industries, CMS Grau’s corporate and M&A group advises domestic and global clients on restructuring work, corporate governance matters, and the structuring and negotiation of joint development agreements. The offering is co-led by managing partner Juan Carlos Escudero, who focuses on assisting corporate institutions with the structuring of M&A deals, and Miguel Viale, who handles international transactions which involve collateral structures and financing, often in the oil and gas sector. Juan José Hopkins is noted for his work in the fintech and venture capital spaces, and primarily advises start-ups on their seed funding and digital business requirements. Senior associate Cinthia Canepa concentrates on securities and corporate matters, while associate Andrea Paiba handles various project finance deals.
Testimonials
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‘The greatest interaction was with Miguel Viale, showing great adaptability to the requirements and particularities of the deal, with a quick response.'
‘A team with experience and knowledge in corporate issues, with an additional focus on the client's business, identifying legal and extralegal risks.'
‘Miguel Viale is an excellent lawyer, with experience and useful advice focused on the transaction. Additionally, he has very good negotiation and contractual strategy skills. He is a lawyer concerned about giving good advice to his client.'
‘It is a multidisciplinary team of the highest quality that stands out in the Peruvian market. Skilled at finding solutions, flexible with the needs of their clients and focused on personalised and very competitive treatment.'
‘Very flexible, quite versatile with the topics we work on, they adapt quickly to the business idea that is proposed to them, committed and supportive of the client. It is one of the most outstanding firms in the medium for all its qualities. 100% committed to the client's interest, the support is comprehensive.'
‘We recommend Miguel Viale and Andrea Paiba for their breadth of knowledge and empathy with clients. They are super professional, competent, and empathetic.'
‘I highlight the work of Cynthia Cánepa. Their advice has been transcendental for the company's operations and businesses.'
Key clients
- Transelec
- Derco
- Unilever
- EDF
- Grupo Mate
- Grupo Falabella
- Grupo El Comercio
- IBM
- Charles Taylor
- Enagás
- Baker Hughes
- Scotiabank
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- Schlumberger
- Savia
- Marhnos
- Verano Capital
- Nitron
- Grupo Caral
- Rapyd
- PDC
- Continua
- Veolia
- Transportadora de Gas de Perú TGP
- Aleatica
Work highlights
- Advised Colbún Perú on its acquisition of a percentage of shares owned by Sigma Fondo de Inversión en Infraestructura in Inversiones de las Canteras.
- Advisnig Caral on the structuring and execution of the divestment of the Paladin fund in various real estate projects executed by the client in Peru.
- Advising Charles Taylor on the process of a merger by absorption of Charles Taylor Affinity, and on the subsequent process of authorisation of the modification of bylaws and capital increase before the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Pension Fund Administrators.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Escudero, Miguel Viale