Peru

Full service firm Estudio Muñiz was founded in 1981. Since then it has become well known for its work in corporate law. It has also grown to 11 offices across Peru, with the main office being in Lima.  

Focusses/specialisms

The firm does notable work in banking, debt capital markets, M&A, project development and project finance.

In banking, the team represents borrowers and lenders in acquisition finance, project finance and corporate finance. It also acts for banks and financial institutions in regulatory matters.  The project development and finance team is especially known in the mining industry.

The capital markets practice advises issuers in bond issuances. It also helps out with equity matters stemming from public M&A transactions and investment fund formations.

The M&A practice acts for strategic and private equity firms in acquisitions on the buy and sell side. Many of these transactions are related to project development matters. It also advises on joint ventures and corporate reorganizations. 

Key clients

Key clients for the firm include China Three Gorges, Goldman Sachs, Silvestre Perú, BBVA, Gemini Trust Company, the Peruvian Department of Social Security, Arca Continental, Citibank, Whitehelm Capital, China Yangtze Power, Cerámica Lima, HNG Group and Backus and Johnston.

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

M&A

“They are the top M&A firm in the Peruvian market. They provide sophisticated advice in several industries (which as an investment office we truly value). The depth of the team is also exceptional.”

"It is a firm highly specialized in M&A matters, which is reflected in the number of transactions of this type in which it has participated and in the excellent service they have provided us. Has highly qualified professionals, from the most experienced lawyers to the youngest lawyers with whom we have interacted."