DLA Piper Perú
DLA Piper Perú offers clients ‘great knowledge of the real estate and construction business’ and the team acts for high-profile domestic and international clients in transactions, disputes, regulatory matters, administrative issues and corporate mandates. The team, which is led by Hernán Velarde, is well versed in cross-border deals, and leverages its international network for support when necessary. Velarde is recommended for land use matters, urban planning, permitting, contracts, construction and financing matters and is supported by four associates: Andrea Pinillos, Yaritza Rivera, Katia Pinedo and Rosa Villalón. Pinillos and Pinedo are notably experienced in civil, registration and urban planning matters, while Rivera is a name to note for due diligence on transactions and lease agreements, and Villalón handles permitting and administrative matters. Associate Johana Quezada left the firm in December 2022.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great knowledge of the real estate and construction business makes this practice unique.'
- ‘Hernán Velarde leads a very cohesive team of professionals.'
- ‘Great knowledge of the real estate and construction business.'
- ‘You are close to the partner throughout the process.'
- 'Good knowledge of recent regulations and laws.’
- 'Good advice and recommendations for decision-making.’
- 'They work as a team, and share responsibilities depending on the assignment.’
- 'They accompany us on the decision-making process in transactions and not only analyse legal, but also tax and financial risks.'
- 'The lawyers with whom we work directly are Hernán Velarde and Yaritza Rivera; both are always available and offer extensive knowledge of real estate and urban regulatory issues.'
Key clients
- Kallpa Generación
- Esparq Inversiones
- EOM Grupo / Espinosa Arquitectos
- Promotora Grupo Norte
- Inmobiliaria Edifica
- Hemisferio Inversiones (Rosental Inversiones)
- Wework Perú
- Cocinas Ocultas Peru (CSS Company)
- Sura Asset Management
- Fibra Credicorp (Credicorp Capital Sociedad Titulizadora)
- Capital Center
- Rimac Seguros
- Constructora Cumbres
- Cimenta, Administradora General de Fondos
- Lider Promotora Inmobiliaria
- Sazón Criolla
- Wyndham Hotel Group (Maragogi)
- CCLA Perú
- La Quinta de los Fabricantes
- Machiels Perú
- Esparq Ciesa Contratistas Generales
- Ciesa y Covilar
- Inversiones y Rentas Inmobiliarias (RedFin)
Work highlights
- Advised Espinosa on the financing requested from Banco de Credito del Perú for $27m for the development of a project.
- Advised Espinosa Arquitectos on the mixed-use development project Camino Real 195 in the district of San Isidro, Lima, a matter valued at $17m.
- Advised Capital Center on the placement of its offices located in Centro Empresarial Plaza República, district of San Isidro, including a heliport and a central plaza, through leasing contracts with different types of clients.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hernán Velarde