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Juan José Hopkins
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Juan José Hopkins

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  • Spanish
  • English
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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.

Awards & Recognitions
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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.

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.

Memberships & Roles

  • Colegio de Abogados de Lima (CAL)

Education

  • 2011 - Master in Finance and Corporate Law, University ESAN 
  • 2008 - Lawyer, University of Lima

Insights by Juan José

CMS Grau advises Interbank on local financing for Aruma Peru for PEN 60 million and cross-border financing for Aruma Mexico for USD 10 million

12 Mar 2026 2 min read

Electronic Wallet Payments in Peru: Regulatory Obligations and Key Considerations for Businesses

16 Jan 2026 4 min read

CMS Grau advises BCP and Ban Bif on financing up to S/ 56 million in favor of Laboratorios SMA

18 Nov 2025 1 min read

CMS Grau advised BBVA on financing of up to S/ 95 million to a district council in Lima

03 Nov 2025 1 min read
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