The rapidly growing corporate and M&A practice at Hernández & Cía advises Peruvian economic groups, notable corporations and private equity firms on various complex and cross-border mandates. Working in tandem with the firm’s tax department, the team demonstrates expertise in the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors, and also has specific expertise in advising on corporate crisis and compliance matters. Industry veteran Juan Luis Hernández concentrates on sophisticated M&A deals and leads the group alongside Alfredo Filomeno, whose core strengths include advising high-profile clients on corporate governance issues. Sandro Cogorno is reputed for his work in the international M&A space, Gloria Zubizarreta handles the negotiation and structuring of M&A transactions, and Erick Calla is a key contact for M&A-related litigation.

The corporate and M&A team at Miranda & Amado remains a leader in the practice, leveraging the expertise of its team to advise domestic and multinational financial institutions and corporations involved in day-to-day matters and complex, cross-border M&A, across such sectors as energy, agriculture, infrastructure, mining and real estate. The team’s comprehensive offering covers corporate finance and corporate reorganisations, as well as coordinating with the firm's tax, antitrust, regulatory and employment teams on related corporate matters. The practice is led by Roberto MacLean, who draws on over 20 years' in the M&A sphere. Other key figures include Bruno Amiel and Nathalie Paredes, who bring expertise to acquisitions, share purchase agreements and asset purchases; experienced managing partner Luis Miranda; and counsels María Pía Talavera and Katherine Torres, who both bring strength to M&A, and to complex, financing transactions.

The corporate and M&A team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is admired for its premier capabilities in the space, where the sizeable team advises top clients both locally and globally. The group continues to advise on corporate financing, spin-offs and corporate reorganisations, business integrations, shareholder disputes and general corporate matters. Renowned corporate attorney Mauricio Olaya spearheads the department and has ample experience in leading significant M&A mandates for international corporations. Juan Carlos Vélez guides banks and financial institutions through global acquisitions, Carlos Enrique Arata focuses on project finance and M&A in the hydrocarbon and mining sectors, and Ricardo De la Piedra is a key contact within the team, primarily advising on business mergers in the renewable energy industry. Víctor Lazo structures and implements complex financings, in addition to drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, while Diego Muñiz possesses acquisition financing expertise. Rolando Wilson assists with restructurings and joint ventures.

Cementing its status as a market-leader, Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados’ M&A team advises investment banks, insurance companies and private equity firms on national and global M&A, primarily within the energy, healthcare and infrastructure sectors. Well-versed in the transactional, regulatory and tax elements of the practice, the team’s workload includes corporate governance, spin-offs, asset transfers, takeovers and the structuring of corporate vehicles. Industry veteran José Antonio Payet is a first-choice expert for high-profile mandates such as the acquisitions and divestitures of public and private companies, and leads the team alongside Susan Castillo, who also has ample experience in the capital markets space. Juan Antonio Egüez focuses on the financing of projects and companies in regulated sectors, José Cúneo covers mining sector M&A, and Alfredo Chan advises on cross-border M&A and related arbitration. Rafael Ortiz is a go-to for matters concerning mergers in the fintech sector.

The corporate and M&A practice at Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas draws on the experience of its team to advise domestic and multinational corporates in such areas as energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, mining and retail, on day-to-day matters and high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. The practice is headed by managing partner Alberto Rebaza, a specialist in strategic planning, corporate governance and crisis management; and Felipe Boisset, who brings expertise to M&A, financing operations and complex investment strategies. Other key figures include Alberto Rebaza, whose practice encompasses M&A, capital markets, fintech matters and data protection; and Daniel Gonzáles, who advises corporates and financial institutions on complex, strategic transactions, distressed asset acquisitions and corporate reorganisations. Key support is provided by senior associate Josefina Arana.

Rodrigo offers advice across the broadest ambit of the corporate and M&A market, where the team’s scope of expertise includes mergers, joint ventures, management buyouts and the sale and purchase of assets and stocks. Also well-versed in spinoffs and tender offers, the practice is jointly led by Ramón Vidurrizaga and Jean Paul Chabaneix, who has ample experience in leading sophisticated and cross-border M&A transactions. Luis Enrique Palacios is a first-choice expert for those seeking guidance on transactions across the LatAm region, while Eduardo López focuses on M&A involving public listed companies, in addition to private equity transactions. Juan Diego De Vinatea is skilled in M&A involving renewables and project developments, whereas Jorge Trelles and Nicolás Cornejo both possess transactional expertise.

Praised for it ‘great knowledge of the market and its stakeholders', 'excellent handling of complex and stressful situations' and 'ability to go beyond transactional legal advice', Cuatrecasas' corporate practice has very much come of age since the office's founding in 2019. The practice has built out is client roster from its original private equity and energy cornerstones and today handles transactions and mandates across the full breadth of the market, including infrastructure, healthcare and agribusiness, among others. Key strengths include joint ventures, distressed M&A deals, corporate restructuring, and asset and business transfers. Managing partner Oscar Trelles, who is experienced in leading complex international M&A transactions, co-directs the practice in conjunction with Diego Carrión, who is skilled in private equity and complex corporate advisory work; clients highlight the team's 'closeness', 'commitment' and 'proactivity'. Noted for her expertise in capital markets, financial regulation, financings and corporate transactional matters, generation partner Kiomi Osorio is integral to the practice. At associate level, seniors Guido Maeda (M&A, corporate and commercial law) and Mariano Peró (corporate transactional matters) are the names to note. Associate Augusto Hostia left the firm for an in-house position in May 2025.

Having left Baker McKenzie's international network in mid-2025, Estudio Echecopar continues to be engaged by a stellar range of investors and global corporations and to lead on significant M&A transactions - particularly in the medical, energy and chemical sectors. Core workflows include advising on the merger control regime, divestments, joint venture agreements, shareholder disputes and corporate arbitration and litigation. Practice head Liliana Espinosa is known for her work on spin-offs, the sale of companies and assets, and private and public M&A. Ines Baca has a track record of dealing with corporate reorganisations and share participations, while Fernando Sam has experience in corporate finance, often acting for multinationals.

The corporate and M&A team at Garrigues operates across the energy, investment and telecoms sectors, and undertakes a high-level of acquisitions, sales and landmark transactions. Under the guidance of the reputed Sergio Amiel, who is well-versed in project development and finance, the team’s clientele includes major Peruvian corporations and investment funds. Thomas Thorndike focuses on acquisition financing, José Francisco Meier is a go-to for corporate structured finance and Héctor Zegarra assists with M&A within the Spanish market, in addition to the structuring and negotiation of local and global corporate deals. Jorge Fuentes and Alessandro Mussio are key practitioners within the department.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria routinely advises international private equity funds on leveraged buyouts and M&A involving publicly listed and distressed companies. Working across the mining, real estate, tourism and construction industries, the department is led jointly by industry veteran Guillermo Ferrero, who has ample experience in high-profile M&A mandates, and Rafael Boisset, a go-to for tech sector and international M&A. Víctor Abad is also noted for his prowess in private equity and acquisition finance, while Jacqueline Febres is a notable member of the team.

Drawing support from a global network of offices, DLA Piper Perú is well positioned to undertake work across the LatAm region, serving a range of multinational corporations and investment funds. The corporate and M&A team routinely advises clients on distressed asset transactions, private equity work, corporate restructurings and strategic investments. Luis Vargas is experienced in M&A within the infrastructure and energy sectors, and leads the practice alongside Fernando Lanfranco, who is noted for his work in cross-border investments and legal due diligence exercises. Leslie Chávez and Roberto Berendson are both knowledgeable in designing complex contractual structures, shareholding transactions and divestitures. Luis Cerreño focuses on regulatory compliance and tax structuring matters.

Active in the infrastructure, mining and energy sectors, Estudio Olaechea’s corporate and M&A offering serves a broad range of private equity and domestic clients and regularly undertakes cross-border work. The leadership quintet comprises Carlo Viacava, who focuses on the negotiation of corporate structures and reorganisations; Martín Serkovic, a key contact for corporate and project finance; José Antonio Honda, who is noted for his experience in M&A in the transport and agriculture industries; and Joanna Dawson, a key figure for compliance and regulatory work. Valery Vicente concentrates on spin-offs and the acquisitions and sales of national and foreign assets, while Gonzalo del Castillo covers strategic business transactions.

The team at Rubio Leguía Normand brings strength to advising financial institutions and major domestic and multinational corporates involved in day-to-day operations, and in complex M&A. With a client portfolio spanning such industries as aviation, transport, energy, health, education, tourism, telecoms, tech and chemicals, the practice’s full remit covers matters ranging from leveraged buyouts and corporate restructurings to regulatory compliance and governance frameworks. The group is led by Andrés Kuan-Veng, who also heads the firm’s banking and finance and capital markets departments, and who draws on over 20 years of experience to advise on transactions across the practice area. Key support is provided by associates Carlos Cerpa and Sheerley Cárdenas. Luis Ernesto Marín arrived from Lazo Abogados in November 2024.

Skilled at handling cases involving strategic acquisitions, joint ventures and private equity matters, CMS Grau’s corporate and M&A team works with its IP and tax departments to serve a range of financial institutions and private equity investors. The group lies under the leadership of Miguel Viale, who focuses on M&A involving innovative financing and collateral structures. Juan José Hopkins advises startups and fintech companies in their requirements for seed funding and stock market regulatory matters, respectively. Juan Carlos Escudero assists with corporate restructurings, Cinthia Cánepa drafts and negotiates financial transaction contracts, and Andrea Paiba is a key contact for local banks.

At Dentons Peru, the firm’s experience spans foreign investments, business restructurings and contract drafting. The corporate and M&A group is collectively led by Manuel Barrios, who assists foreign and national entities with the execution of business projects and tax-related concerns; Julio Gallo, who covers corporate finance; and Sandra Lorca, a key contact for M&A, public takeovers and consumer protection considerations. Renzo Camaiora and Alexandra Egas both conduct due diligence exercises, and Ana Lucia Montenegro handles related antitrust work.

With specific expertise in the real estate, infrastructure and mining sectors, DS Casahierro Abogados’ corporate and M&A department covers corporate reorganisations and sales and acquisitions. Percy Castle, who is well-versed in structuring foreign investment transactions and advising on tax regulations, leads the group alongside Alex Montoya, who has particular knowledge of regulatory matters. Mariela Arévalo  covers commercial contracts, while Elizabeth Saiz handles the financing and development of mining projects.

Working across the infrastructure, sustainability and tech sectors, Ontier Peru’s experience covers corporate reorganisations and complex commercial structures. The corporate and M&A group is co-led by Aldo Cornejo Uriarte, who guides telecoms companies through corporate restructurings, and Juan Enrique Dupuy García, who assists on financial transactions and business management strategies. Eduardo Linares concentrates on regulatory compliance; Franco Bravo is a key contact for those seeking advice on dissolution and liquidation processes.

At Santiváñez Abogados, the corporate and M&A team’s scope of work includes governance matters, strategic contracts, joint ventures and domestic and cross-border transactions. The leadership trio comprises Luis Fernando Martinot, who is also well-versed in bankruptcy law and financial distress management, Yanira Becerra Stock, who negotiates and resolves shareholder disputes, and Guilhermo Auler, a key contact for corporate restructurings and reorganisations. Roberto Lluen conducts due diligence exercises.