Well known for its focus on the mining and energy industries, the corporate and M&A team at CMS Grau continues to expand its reach, with an uptick in instructions in the technology, media and communications sectors. The team is fully integrated into the firm’s large international network and often works in tandem with practitioners in other jurisdictions and as local or co-counsel with other large international firms. The group is led by Juan Carlos Escudero, Miguel Viale, and Juan José Hopkins, who joined from SUMARA Hub Legal in September 2022. Managing partner Escudero has 20 years of experience in M&A and restructurings; Viale is a key contact for international deals with collateral structures and financing; and Hopkins brings experience in venture capital and fintech deals to the team. The practice was further bolstered in 2022 with the arrival of senior associates Andrea Paiba and Cinthia Canepa from Garrigues and EY Law, respectively.
Key clients
- Transelec
- Derco
- Unilever
- EDF
- Grupo Mate
- Grupo Falabella
- Grupo El Comercio
- IBM
- Charles Taylor
- Enagás
- Baker Hughes
- Scotiabank N
- Banco de Crédito del Perú
- COFIDE
- Amazon
- Marhnos
Work highlights
- Assisted Peruvian mining company Compañía Minera Lincuna on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Contonga Minería, titleholder of the Contonga mine.
- Advising UK-based insurance technology specialist Charles Taylor on the acquisition of Herrera D.K.P Sociedad Civil Responsabilidad Limitada, an insurance adjuster company.
- Advised Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), Scotiabank and COFIDE on the sale of Termochilca for $141m offered by UNACEM.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Carlos Escudero, Miguel Viale, Juan José Hopkins