In the real estate field, CMS Grau demonstrates expertise in a variety of matters, including the development of real estate and urban planning projects, construction contracts, land remediation management, and preparations for leases, sales and assignments. On the finance side, the team is well versed in the negotiation of administration trust and guarantee trust contracts. Operating across the energy, infrastructure, housing and mining sectors, the group is led by the experienced Carolina Gajate, who handles housing project developments and the acquisition of rural land for the natural resources projects. At the associate level, Gustavo Atarama concentrates on legal land remediation for commercial and retail projects, while Carmen Assereto focuses on urban and rural property clearance, as well as usufruct rights and purchase options. In July 2023, former practice heads Raúl Ravina and Roberth Rojas, as well as associate Patricia Camacho, left the firm.
Testimonials
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'Experienced firm with all the relevant capabilities.'
‘Led by Carolina Gajate, and together with Gustavo Atarama, they have extensive knowledge and provide absolute peace of mind to be able to make property purchases with complete security.'
‘The knowledge they have in theory and from the practical cases they have seen. Experience in case studies has helped us find ways to structure operations or solve problems. Likewise, they know their client very well and understand their needs and concerns when it is necessary to structure an operation, which makes it much easier to achieve the desired result.'
‘The 360 view they have of the subject they are in charge of, not only specifically focusing on the real estate aspect but including the business view. To this I add attention to detail both in the analysis of issues and in the structuring and preparation of documents, as well as the positions they adopt to defend the interests of their clients, with arguments and conviction. We have worked mainly with Carolina Gajate and Gustavo Atarama.'
Key clients
- Hipermercados Tottus
- Lima Airport Partners
- Inmobiliaria Pardo 200
- Fondos Sura SAF
- Concesionaria de Proyectos de Infraestructura
- Inmobiliaria Hotelera Rama
- Inmuebles Limatambo
- Transelec
- Engie Energía Perú
- Grupo Caral
- Credicorp Capital Servicios Financieros
- Nitron Group
- Petroleos del Perú
- Soluciones Inmobiliarias Morada
- Compañía Minera Antamina
- EDF
- Colbun
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carolina Gajate