Global law firm Baker McKenzie has 76 offices spread across six continents. In Peru, the firm known as Estudio Echecopar is located in Lima and is best known for its outstanding work in capital markets, project development and project financing. 

Focusses/specialisms

Though the firm is known for its top tier work in capital markets, project development and project financing, it also has highly regarded banking and M&A practices. 

In banking, the firm acts for borrowers and lenders in project financing, acquisition financing, real estate financing and general corporate financing. 

The capital markets team is active across both debt and equity, representing issuers. The debt capital markets has experience with sovereign bond, investment grade, high yield and green bond issuances. On the equity side, it works on public offerings. It also has experience with investment fund formations and securitizations.

The M&A practice acts on the sell and sell side in strategic and private equity acquisitions across a wide variety of industries. It also acts for firms in strategic investments. 

In project development, the firm acts for developers and sponsors in PPP and private projects. It is very prevalent in the social infrastructure, sanitation, energy, oil and gas, mining and transportation industries. It works on both financing and development aspects of the projects.

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include Ergon Perú, Inversiones Centenario, Banco Santander, Scotiabank, Republic of Peru, Banco Internacional del Perú, Fondos Sura, Consorcio Transmantaro, Fypasa Construcciones, COSAPI, Citibank and Sinia Capital.

Client feedback: 32^nd edition (2022/2023)

Capital markets: Debt

“Its partner, Alonso Miranda, has impressive knowledge on Capital Markets and he is always available.”

M&A

“They are deeply knowledgeable, customer focused and with good commercial sense.”