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. The firm advises private equity investors, sellers and strategic buyers in M&A, and is active in oil and gas, energy and infrastructure in the project development practice.
Highlights
The firm’s banking department advised the International Finance Corporation as lender in a loan granted to Banco BBVA Peru with a unique ESG component. The financing is designated specifically for “Eligible Green Buildings”, making it a novel transaction in the loan space.
The firm also advised Auna in several capital markets related matters including the client’s IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm’s cross-border advice on Auna’s international bond issuance was similarly impressive.
Key clients
International Finance Corporation, Inter-American Development Bank, Macquarie Asset Management, Banco BBVA Perú, Southern Copper Corporation, Auna and Compass Group.
Testimonials
“Very knowledgeable about mining law in Peru. Top-quality lawyers at an international level and in English. Claudio Ferrero stands out as a solid partner.” (M&A client)
“The team at Rodrigo, Elias & Medrano Abogados is highly competent, with deep knowledge and formidable experience in M&A transactions, providing assurance at every stage of the process.” (M&A client)
“Rodrigo, Elias & Medrano Abogados fields a highly capable and professional team. The team's substantive knowledge is excellent, they have extensive and relevant experience in the jurisdiction and are very user-friendly (easily accessible, responsive, etc.). They also have good relationships with other players in the jurisdiction, which can be very helpful.” (Project finance client)