The real estate team at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is led by Carlos Carpio and Hugo Silva and is active in contentious and non-contentious matters pertaining to commercial and residential developments, projects and land acquisitions. As a full-service firm, it is able to draw on expertise from its project finance, tax and regulatory specialists to provide a holistic approach for clients. Also of note is the team's capacity to advise on niche areas of real estate law, such as architecture, archaeology and the analysis of seismic risk. Carpio is an expert in public law matters relating to the real estate sector and handles planning, zoning, permitting, licensing and administrative procedures and disputes, while Silva is a name to note for construction matters, the negotiation and execution of agreements and arbitration. Associate Hugo Sarria is noted for project development and administrative sanctioning procedures.
Testimonials
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‘The attorneys in this practice have exceptional knowledge of their subject matter and the industry. They always propose innovative alternatives that are not limited to the simple repetition of the norm.’
‘The lawyers of the firm have the particularity of knowing all aspects related to the real estate industry. The exceptional knowledge includes aspects of zoning, soil conditions, security and taxation, among others.'
'Carlos Carpio: He is an extraordinary leader, he is very rigorous in his analysis. No other lawyer has his perseverance, knowledge and assertiveness. Rómulo Muñoz: He has very detailed knowledge of the law. Hugo Sarria: He has a particular empathy for relating to public officials. Soleil Castro: She is characterised by her meticulousness and rigor in her analysis.’
‘Seriousness and professionalism in their services.’
'Carlos Carpio attended our case with particular efficiency and knowledge. We are very grateful to him.’
'Carlos Carpio is the star of real estate law in the country.'
'I appreciate and value that their lawyers are extremely kind and willing at all times to answer our questions. Their answers are always direct, accurate and economically profitable. They all follow the profile of their leader, Carlos Carpio, being a benchmark in the country. He is the most prominent and successful lawyer in his specialty in Peru. He is a lawyer totally dedicated to his cases and brilliant in the solutions he proposes.'
'Meticulous work, which allows it to foresee problems and solve them before they are an obstacle for the business.'
Key clients
- CBC Peruana
- Cencosud Retail Perú
- SM Residencial
- Grupo Arama
- Emergent Cold Logistics
- Questdor
- Maersk Logistics & Services
- Universidad de Lima
- Inversiones La Maddalena
- San José Constructora Perú
- Inversiones Llanac
- Compañía Minera Zafranal
- Agrícola Los Andenes
- Playa Grande
- Desarrolladora del Pacífico
- Ball Envases Perú
- Papelera del Sur
- Fundación de Arte Contemporáneo
- Caoba Inmobiliaria
- Inmobiliaria Quadrato
Work highlights
- Advised SM Residencial on its defence against administrative and judicial actions taken by the Municipalities of Lima and Barranco, which claimed the nullity of a construction license obtained by the company for a building.
- Advised Questdor on a strategy for the acquisition of surface rights for over 400 hectares of land for the execution of copper mining investment projects.
- Advised Compañía Minera Zafranal on the development of a copper mining project in Arequipa, Peru, including the acquisition of surface rights.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carlos Carpio, Hugo Silva