Leveraging the firm's international network of offices, the tax group at CMS Grau regularly advises on tax compliance matters and the tax elements of commercial transactions. Operating across the energy, mining, and oil and gas industries, the practice is co-led by Rolando Cevasco, who focuses on tax issues within M&A deals and wealth management matters, and Yessica Manzur, a specialist in international tax planning and tax structuring. At the senior associate level, Carlos Chirinos demonstrates strength in transfer pricing and tax audits, while César Dávila focuses on tax litigation and the taxation of high-net-worth individuals.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Strengths: Commitment to the organisation, they seek to integrate and share experiences among all their clients.'

  • ‘Yessica Manzur is a very capable lawyer who understands commercial risks to be able to provide appropriate solutions taking into account tax risks. Very good disposition and availability for the client.'

  • ‘It is a good team that understands the client's problems and proposes proper solutions.'

  • ‘Rolando Cevasco is characterised by his ease in explaining complex topics. Carlos Chirinos, always objective and clear. Cesar Dávila, committed to the case.'

  • ‘The Estudio Grau team is specialised in all areas.'

  • ‘Despite being specialised in each subject, the attention is immediate and personalised.'

  • ‘Very good team synergy and dedicated work.'

  • ‘Personalised treatment and client service from Yessica Manzur.'

Key clients

  • Cerro de Pasco Resources
  • Autopistas del Norte
  • Veolia
  • Consorcio Transmantaro
  • EDF
  • Media Pro
  • Inmobiliaria Pardo 200
  • Turbo de los Andes
  • Compañía Minera Hampton
  • MSA del Perú
  • Minera Colquisiri
  • Globenatural Internacional
  • Indus
  • Sensient
  • Falabella Group
  • Auplata
  • Ubits Learning Solutions
  • Alomar Servicios Médicos
  • Emerson Electric
  • Coelvisac

Work highlights

  • Assisted MSA, China Railway Tunnel and EDF in the valuation of shares in various cross-border transactions.
  • Advised the shareholders of Imobiliaria Pardo 200 on a project financing with Credicorp Capital, for the construction and start-up of a retail real estate project located in Miraflores.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rolando Cevasco, Yessica Manzur