Full-service firm
Hernández & Cía does outstanding work according to their peers and clients. The firm was founded in 1992 and
is located in Lima. It is a member of the
Legalink alliance.
The firm boasts excellent teams across all practice areas. In banking and finance, the team advises lenders and borrowers in syndicated loans, credit agreements and bridge loans related to project financing, corporate financing, refinancings and acquisition finance.
The capital markets team regularly
advises issuers in debt and equity related deals, specifically tender offers, public offerings, secondary offerings, bond issuances and delistings. The team also works with structuring investment funds.
The M&A team has experience with both public and private M&A transactions. It
advises primarily private equity investors in acquisitions,
restructurings and investments, but does also work with strategic investors.
The project development team advises public and private developers and sponsors in the infrastructure, oil and gas, mining and energy industries.
Key clients for the firm include the Carlyle Group, Bank of China, BBVA, Credicorp, Graña y Montero, Faro Capital, W Capital, Grupo Wiese, Deloitte, Proinversion, IFC and
Contugas.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period, the practice was active in the
banking, capital markets, M&A and projects practice areas.
The
banking team
advised syndicated lenders in cross-border financing
transactions with complex regulatory components.
The firm’s capital markets work consisted of
advising clients
on ongoing regulatory matters and quota offerings in the real estate sector.
The M&A team was active in the food production, renewable energy, automotive and real estate industries to name a few. The firm advised buyers and sellers in cross-border acquisitions,
and also led corporate reorganization transactions of substantial size.
The firm’s project development team was engaged in various
public-private partnerships such as wastewater treatment plants,
hospital constructions and highways. The team
frequently worked with development banks.
Additionally, the firm did a great deal of work in the mining sector.
Partner Diego Carrión departed
the M&A team to join
Cuatrecasas.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Odebrecht $151 million refinancing
Specialized Hospital of Piura PPP
Talma
Servicios
Aeroportuarios $135 million financing
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Bank lending: Lender side
“They had planning, order, quick responsiveness, coordination and go beyond the scope of work.”
“Knowledge, proactivity, time management,
compromise and engagement.”
“I worked directly with Jose
Goyburu and Andrea Limon. Highly proactive, critical thinking,
results and solution-orientated, and good negotiation with the counterpart. A lot of ownership.”
“Immediate response, sharp advice, personalized service.”
“Great experience and broad knowledge on this type of transaction, doing impeccable work, always generating creative solutions and bringing specialized advisory.”
“They have deep sector knowledge and strong M&A capabilities.”
“He is responsive, well prepared, deadline-sensitive and solves problems quickly.”
“Problem-solving and proactive, with risk management and creativity.”
“Shows considerable ownership of execution and leads transactions with responsibility. He is results oriented and on time.”
“A lawyer with
great experience and professionalism, super committed to
transactions and with a problem-solving attitude. Perfect execution of deals.”
“Fantastic lawyer – sharp and laser-focused, business-oriented and highly efficient.”
“Knowledge, reputation, problem-solving and commercial skills.”
“Andrea is very proactive and results oriented. She leads negotiations and is very diligent, which leads her to meet the deadlines of each transaction.”
“Deep sector knowledge and solid professional network.”
