DLA Piper Perú acts for large local and multinational clients and leverages its large global network to handle cross-border deals. It advises companies on the full life cycle of deals, from due diligence and structuring to negotiation and preparation of documents, to post-transaction issues. It also stands out for its ancillary expertise in private equity and venture capital matters, antitrust and competition issues, and general corporate governance. The team is led by Luis Vargas, Fernando Lanfranco and Janilú Badiola: Vargas handles corporate transactions in the construction, energy and real estate sectors; Lanfranco deals with corporate, civil and financial law; and Badiola advises on day-to-day corporate and commercial issues, and deals in highly regulated industries.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team have been excellent, extremely responsive (despite the time difference), on the front foot explaining differences and intricacies of Peruvian law and steering us towards how the market is in Peru.’

  • ‘Janilú Badiola has been wonderful - I would not hesitate to recommend Janilú or to use her again. She has driven forward the process and managed the other side very proactively. Mariajosé Salazar and Nelly Espinoza have also been helpful at providing updates, turning the documents and closing off points.’

  • 'The team is excellent, and their ability to work as a team also stands out.'

  • 'Dealing with clients and their style / legal culture is fantastic. I would highlight their high standards of personalised service and their ethical level.'

  • 'Fernando Lanfranco stands out especially not only as a lawyer but personally and ethically.'

Key clients

  • American Tower Corporation
  • Basa Group
  • British American Tobacco Peru
  • Carsol Fruit Export
  • Cinépolis
  • Constructora Cumbres
  • Electrolux
  • Expeditors
  • Get Justo
  • Grupo Nuovit
  • Importaciones Hiraoka
  • Inverdesa
  • Kallpa Generación
  • Louis Dreyfus Group
  • Mall Plaza Peru
  • Minera Chinalco
  • Pandora Jewelry
  • Rico Pollo
  • Webhelp

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis Vargas, Fernando Lanfranco, Janilú Badiola