Hernan Velarde

Hernan Velarde

Partner
Hernán Velarde Schwartzmann possesses deep understanding, extensive experience and specialisation in real estate. He provides timely commercial guidance throughout the negotiation process
Chambers Latin America, 2025
About

Hernán Velarde possesses a wealth of experience in zoning, urban planning, construction, and both municipal and corporate law. With a keen focus on merger and acquisition transactions in real estate and financing, he navigates the complexities of these fields with depth and precision.

His extensive knowledge in the hospitality and leisure sectors equips him to assist clients in the development and management of hotels, marinas, gyms, and country clubs, effectively transforming their visions into tangible realities.

Furthermore, Hernán excels in legal project planning, skillfully drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts, including land purchase agreements, lease agreements, real estate trust agreements, surface contracts, usufruct agreements, easements, credit agreements, and building contracts. 

 
Bar admissionsNew YorkPeru
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

Chambers Latin America

  • Band 1, Peru Real Estate, (2025 – 2026)
  • Band 2, Peru Real Estate, (2022 – 2024)
  • Band 3, Peru Real Estate, (2019 – 2021)
  • Band 4, Peru Real Estate, (2018)

The Legal 500 Latin America

  • Leading Partner, Peru Real Estate, (2023 – 2026)
  • Recommended, Peru Real Estate, (2018 – 2022)
Education
  • LL.M., Corporate Law, New York University School of Law, 2025
  • J.D., Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, 2004
  • Advanced Professional Certificate, Law and Business, New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business, 2005
    Diploma of Advanced Studies, Taxation, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú School of Management and Accounting
     

Media Mentions

  • Quoted, "Formalization or disincentive? Bill seeks to redefine the short-term rental market," Diario Gestión, 2024

Prior Experience

Previously, Hernan was legal counsel at BBVA Banco Continental.

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Member, Lima Bar Association
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, GRI Club