DLA Piper Peru announces new office leadership

DLA Piper is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Vargas and Sergio Barboza as Co-Managing Partners of the Peru office. This leadership transition represents a significant advancement in the firm’s ongoing expansion in Latin America.

Vargas has extensive experience in M&A as well as private equity, focusing on local and cross-border corporate structures, corporate governance practices, and general contract negotiation. He provides legal advice in reorganization matters as well as complex corporate transactions in national and international franchises and joint ventures.

Barboza’s practice focuses on banking and finance, fintech, capital markets, and insurance, with experience in a wide range of transactional and banking regulatory matters, including formation or acquisitions of financial institutions, issuance of debt and equity securities, and all aspects of banking supervisory issues.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Luis and Sergio as Co-Managing Partners of our Peru office,” said Francisco J. Cerezo, Chair of the US-Latin America Practice. “Their leadership and vision will be instrumental in further strengthening our presence in the region.”

“Both Luis and Sergio are highly regarded leaders and sought-after attorneys, frequently ranked by international legal directories such as Chambers and Legal 500 for their high-level counsel and contributions in their respective fields. Together, they will lead the Peru office with a focus on delivering high-quality legal service and nurturing client relationships across key sectors,” said Rick Chesley, DLA Piper’s Global Managing Partner.

Former managing partner Ricardo Escobar will remain actively engaged with the firm as a counselor to the Executive Committee. He will also resume his leadership of the Project Finance and Energy and Natural Resources practices.