Luis Vargas and Sergio Barboza, new Co-Managing Partners of DLA Peru

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.

DLA Piper in Latin America’s team offers full-service business legal counsel to domestic and multinational companies with interests in and operations throughout the region. Its integrated approach to serving clients combines local knowledge with the resources of the DLA Piper global platform. With more than 400 lawyers practicing throughout Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Puerto Rico, in addition to its US-based cross-border attorneys, its teams frequently work with our professionals throughout the LatAm region, Iberian Peninsula, and around the globe. DLA Piper’s global platform of 90+ offices in more than 40 countries enables the Firm to serve all its clients’ legal and business needs, whether they are based in Latin America or wish to do business there.