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.
Rodrigo advised on transformative transactions across finance, agribusiness, and mining in 2024. The firm acted as counsel to IFC on a loan to Banco Bolivariano to support women-led SMEs in Ecuador, incorporating an innovative performance-based incentive under the We-Fi initiative to promote gender equality and economic inclusion.
Rodrigo also represented Unifrutti Group in acquiring Bomarea and AvoAmerica’s Peruvian operations, expanding its multi-fruit portfolio with premium blueberries and avocados and strengthening access to global markets.
Additionally, the firm
advised Pan American Silver on the sale of La Arena mine and La Arena II copper project to Zijin Mining, a deal marked by unprecedented extraterritorial scrutiny under Canada’s Investment Act, setting a precedent for future strategic mineral transactions.
Banco de Crédito del Perú, Barrick Gold Corporation, Celsia, Centroid Systems, IFC, Pan American Silver, The Bank of Nova Scotia and Unifrutti Group.
“Their high expertise in the fields and leading in the sector, their sense of urgency and focus on the client necessities” (Banking and finance client)
“Nydia Guevara and Fernando Molina are top of the line financing advisors in Peru. They understand the challenges of international transactions, clearly explain the nuances of Peruvian law considerations no matter how complex the financing structure, and do so in a timely fashion. They raise any issues early and are commercial in their approach to issue resolution. Love working with this team!” (Capital markets client)
“REM has the leading team in Peru in mining matters. The team stands out through the excellent quality of their work, their strategic thinking, their responsiveness, their work ethic and their subject matter knowledge.” (Project development mining client)
“This is undoubtedly the leading law firm in the mining sector in Peru. They combine unmatched theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience, and they truly understand both the business and the broader context in which it operates. Their advice reflects a genuine 360° vision: not only do they provide first-class legal analysis, but they also go further, incorporating technical, practical, political, and social considerations into their guidance. This holistic approach makes their counsel uniquely valuable and sets them apart as the go-to experts for mining matters in the country.” (Project development mining client)
“Excellency. They are by far the most specialized firm in Peru and have a client-oriented approach to problem solving.” (Project development mining client)
“Oscar Benavides clearly understands client needs and knows how to provide assertive and timely advice.” (Project development mining client)
“Nicolás Cornejo is a skillful negotiator that looks for solutions rather than raising problems. He’s extremely efficient.” (M&A client)
“Nydia Guevara is very proactive, diligent and has a very good knowledge about the capital markets.” (Banking and finance client)
“Nydia is exceptionally knowledgeable regarding capital markets issues in Peru. She also has a clear understanding of how those issues overlap with US securities law considerations. She is a complete pleasure to work with.” (Capital markets debt client)
“Eduardo Lopez Sandoval is experienced in corporate and M&A matters in general, and knowledgeable of similar cases with other clients.” (M&A client)
“Fernando Molina provides legal advice in consideration of the client’s interests. He has a lot of experience in M&A, negotiation skills and strategic thinking.” (M&A client)
“Luis Carlos is the leading expert in mining matters. He also has a deep knowledge of international arbitration matters. He is enormously smart, a great strategic thinker, is great at explaining complex issues in simple terms, and has a wealth of knowledge in Peruvian mining law and other Peruvian law matters.” (Project development mining)
“Luis Carlos Rodrigo is widely regarded as a key reference in mining law in Peru and a strong representative of his firm. His leadership combines deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the industry, allowing him to provide advice that is both technically sound and commercially relevant. What sets him apart is not only his expertise but also his personal qualities: he is honest, respectful, approachable, and genuinely pleasant to work with. This combination of professional skill and personal integrity has earned him the trust of clients, peers, and stakeholders across the sector.” (Project development mining)
“Luis Carlos Rodrigo provides personal assistance, quick responses, very good solutions and expertise on various topics.” (Project development mining)
