Rodrigo Elías & Medrano Abogados is one of Peru’s premier firms. The full-service firm was founded in 1965 and
is located in Lima. The firm prides itself on its commitment to diversity and has an outstanding mentoring program.
The firm has top tier practices across the board. In banking, the team
represents borrowers and lenders in leasing financing, refinancing, project finance and acquisition financing.
The capital markets team works on both the debt and equity side,
representing issuers and underwriters in bond offerings,
delistings, tender offers and securitizations.
In M&A, the team works on acquisitions and corporate reorganization matters, where it
represents private equity investors and strategic buyers and sellers. The team has experience in public and private M&A across a wide array of industries.
In project development, the firm has
expertise in oil and gas, mining,
energy and infrastructure industries. It
represents concessionaires and financial sponsors.
Key clients for the firm include
Compañía Minera Antamina,
Minsur and LATAM Airlines in banking. In capital markets,
Luz del Suris a key client. In project development the key clients include Republic of Ecuador and BNP Paribas.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Over the research period, the firm saw activity in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, project development and restructuring.
The firm’s banking team was involved in
different types of financing transactions including asset acquisition financing in the infrastructure sector and bank lending transactions involving development banks. The firm also advised on syndicated loans.
In capital markets, the firm advised on high-profile sustainability linked bond issuances. The firm advised issuers and underwriters including development banks and other financial institutions.
All the firm’s work was concentrated in debt capital markets.
The M&A department advised buyers and sellers in public acquisitions and asset acquisitions across various industries. The firm also advised private equity firms in private acquisitions.
The firm’s projects team was mostly involved in advising transport infrastructure concessionaires on regulatory matters. The firm also advised sponsors and project companies in the project finance arena and advised on projects in the mining sector.
In restructuring, the firm
participated in restructuring and insolvency proceedings that had notably high market impacts. The firm advised creditors and debtors.
Deal highlights:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
Centenario Renta
Inmobiliaria $300 million bond issuance
Compañía Minera Raura $126 million financing
Inchcape
$1.5 billion acquisition of Derco
LATAM airlines
$3.7 billion DIP financing
Patagonia Holdco $500 million 7.5% bond issuance
The Central America Bottling Corporation
$1.1 billion 5.25% bond issuance
Client feedback:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
“They are extremely responsive, their advice is
very accurate, they are commercial in their approach, their turnaround time for work is excellent and their fees are reasonable for the quality of the work they provide.”
“Very strong across the board. Thoughtful. Close to clients.”
Capital markets: Structured finance
“Experience and dedication.”
“Proactivity, deep knowledge, and availability.”
“REM is undoubtedly the premier firm in Peru for any type of sophisticated cross-border transaction. Their people are well trained, client-focused and extremely diligent. They are also the most commercially minded of the Peruvian firms, with advice that reflects broad experience and sharp analytic skills.”
“Knowledge of the process and relevant issues. Senior lawyers' involvement. Business-orientated, which allows them to understand that legalities could easily kill a deal. Fast response, hard-working lawyers, detail-orientated and creative.”
Project development: Energy
“High knowledge of the sector, partners' involvement, and availability of the team.”
“Excellent substantive knowledge and technical skills. Good bench. Quality client management and deal execution.”
“Very thoughtful.
Very good with clients. Knows Peru.”
“Luis Enrique is a very experienced transactional lawyer with flawless English and a warm personality. He communicates extremely well and is an artful negotiator. He is thoughtful, diligent and has an eye for detail, yet his advice is pragmatic and commercially minded. He is also highly client service- oriented and works exceptionally hard and hits his deadlines.”
“Very knowledgeable of the law, business-oriented, detail-oriented, with problem-solving capabilities.”
Nydia Guevara Villavicencio
“She has experience,
know-how, and problem-solving ability.”
“He's very responsive, his advice is
very accurate and clear, he understands our business and risk tolerance and provides guidance that is aligned with our risk parameters.”
“Mauricio is a good communicator and has solid experience in cross-border M&A.”
“Deep knowledge and availability.”
“Very proactive, young and with promise.”
“A hard-working lawyer, knowledgeable, detail-oriented and trustworthy.”
“Very knowledgeable on tax issues, with problem-solving capabilities and excellent client management.”
“She offers knowledge of the sector, absolute availability for the client, and empathy.”
