García Sayán Abogados is a "well-established" firm and is known in the market for a reputable energy practice, most notably in hydrocarbons. "In oil and gas, they are respected, recognised lawyers," notes one competitor....
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García Sayán Abogados is a "well-established" firm and is known in the market for a reputable energy practice, most notably in hydrocarbons. "In oil and gas, they are respected, recognised lawyers," notes one competitor. Clients point to the firm's overall capabilities in other areas. "In electricity, they are very knowledgeable, and for sure in general corporate, regulatory, and capital markets," says one, adding that the latter is the firm's strength.
In the mining sector, the firm handled legal aspects for Compañía de Minas Buenaventura in a joint venture with Minera Gold Fields, a South African company, to develop the Chucapaca Mining Project. In a separate transaction, García Sayán assisted Volcán Compañía Minera in a sale of $400 million worth of its shares.
Additionally, clients value their thoroughness and accessibility. "They are very analytical," says one. "We use a bunch of law firms, and [García Sayán Abogados] are very keen on the analysis and are meticulous with their reports."
The firm's banking and capital markets leader, Luis Gastañeta, advised Deutsche Bank Securities in the registration of senior notes issued by Emgesa, a Colombian energy company, for a private offering to pension funds administrators. Gastañeta did the same for Cencosud, a Chilean retail company, back in January 2011, as well. Furthermore, he advised SAVIA in a $100 million credit facility loaned by Banco Santander along with K-Sure, a Korean government insurance agency making their first entrance into Peru's markets.
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