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Juan José Hopkins

Partner

Contact
CMS Grau
Av. Santa María 130
Miraflores, L18
Lima
Peru
Languages Spanish, English

Juan José Hopkins is a partner in the Corporate M&A and TMC practice. He is an expert in financial transactions, M&A, Venture Capital and Fintech. He has extensive experience advising companies and financial institutions on all types of corporate and project transactions, including advising startups on their seed funding and digital business needs.

He has also advised several Fintechs on their entry into the country and on their banking and stock market regulatory needs.

His previous experience as a founding partner of Sumara Hub Legal stands out, as well as having been in charge of the legal area of the most important trust company in Peru.

He holds a Master's Degree in Finance and Corporate Law from ESAN University, where he currently teaches graduate and executive programmes and courses. He is a regular speaker at business and academic events on financial technology topics, and author of articles on trends and new legislation in the Fintech industry.

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"He is a meticulous lawyer with a vast knowledge of the banking and finance field in Peru." Another observer states: "Juan José Hopkins has broad experience in this area and is always available."

Chambers & Partners Latin America 2023

Relevant experience

  • Justo Inc. | Advising on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Freshmart in Peru.  
  • Inmobiliaria Santa Cruz | Advising on the financing for the construction of an office building in the district of San Isidro. 
  • APM Terminals | Advising on the financing for the improvement of the North Pier of Callao.  
  • La Fiduciaria | Advising on the trust for the financing of Red Vial No. 4: Pativilca - Trujillo administered by Autopista del Norte.
  • Wealmoor | Advising on the purchase of a majority stake in Sunshine Exports.
  • Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) | Advising on the issuance of bonds for the construction of the Eten Cold Generation Plant.
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Memberships & Roles

  • Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL)
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Publications

  • Cryptocurrencies: What should we consider before investing in them? Published in Conexión ESAN. Lima, 2021.
  • A boost to crowdfunding in Peru. Published in Conexión ESAN. Lima, 2021.
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Education

  • 2011 - Master in Finance and Corporate Law, University ESAN 
  • 2008 - Lawyer, University of Lima
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11/04/2024
CMS Grau advises BCP on financing for logistics condominium project in...
CMS Grau advised Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) as lender and arranger of a medium-term loan of up to around US$ 20 MM granted in favor of Inmobiliaria Koricancha S.A. (IKSA), for the financing of...
11/03/2024
CMS Grau advises banking syndicate on financing in favor of Tambo
CMS Grau advised Banco Internacional del Perú (Interbank) and Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP), as lenders in a syndicated financing of up to S/ 37.5 MM granted by those banks in favor of Tiendas Tambo...
07/02/2024
CMS Expert Guide to Crypto Regulation in Peru
Disclaimer: This chapter was last updated on 8 September 2023 and does not reflect any subsequent developments. The information provided is intended for general informational purposes and should not be...
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15/11/2023
CMS Expert Guide to Public Takeovers in Peru
1. Are takeovers of listed companies regulated? Yes, the Consolidated Text of the Securities Market Law and the Public Offering and Delisting Regulations regulate the acquisition of companies with listed...
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20/09/2022
CMS Grau incorporates Juan José Hopkins as a new partner with expertise...
The law firm CMS Grau announced the incorporation of Juan José Hopkins as a new partner. Juan José has extensive experience in financial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, Venture Capital and Fintech...