Latin America - Peru

Hernández & Cía

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The May 2023 arrival of former Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria principal associate Carlos González Prada as a partner completed a recruitment process at Hernández & Cía that had previously seen the firm hire senior associates Natalia Gallardo and Tely Porcel (in Janaury and Septemeber 2022, respectively), profoundly consolidating the practice led by José Manuel Abastos and Jorge Reátegui. Abastos is a well known finance and transactional practitioner with particular expertise in relation to PPPs, concessions and infrastructure, while Reátegui’s strength in real estate matters translates in the public law arena into extensive know-how regarding the acquisition of rights, regulatory affairs, and licensing and certifications with regard to land and property usage. Administrative law specialist González Prada brings additional experience regarding sancitons and licensing to the group. Along with mandates in the highway concessions, mining and auotmotive sectors, recent activity has seen the team particularly active in the water and sanitation, retail and chemical areas.  

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Key clients

  • AB Inbev - Unión de Cervecerías Backus & Johnston
  • Distribuidora Deportiva Puma
  • Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Peru branch)
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
  • Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
  • Interseguro Compañía de Seguros
  • Lima Expresa
  • Marcobre
  • Metrocolor
  • Private Investment Promotion Agency (PROINVERSIÓN)
  • Tiendas del Mejoramiento del Hogar
  • Toyota del Perú

Work highlights

  • Advised AB InBev on the reopening of its main industrial plant closed by the District Municipality of Chaclacayo.
  • Devised an administrative strategy on behalf of a mining company in support of an appeal for the annulment of a disciplinary procedure which was successfully obtained.
  • Successful counselled Metrocolor regarding sanctioning proceedings that implied a fine and the final closure of the company's factory in Lima's Chorrillos district, as well as the revocation of the municipal permits necessary for the operation.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Manuel Abastos, Jorge Reátegui