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Rolando Cevasco
Managing Partner

Rolando Cevasco

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  • Spanish
  • English
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Rolando Cevasco is Managing Partner and co-leads the Tax Department at CMS Grau. He has extensive experience in providing corporate tax advisory services to various domestic and international companies, particularly those in the natural resources sector (mining and hydrocarbons) and the electricity industry. 

His practice focuses on tax matters of mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, as well as tax planning, tax audits, dealings with Tax Authorities, and advisory services for the review of tax returns. He also develops and provides tax planning advice related to wealth management and asset protection.  

From Rolando's professional experience, it is noteworthy that he was in charge of tax matters for the Milpo Mining Group, Manager of the Tax and Legal Advisory Division at Deloitte (Peru), Partner at Acerta Asesores, and former President of the Justice Commission of the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF - First Instance). 

Rolando is a member of the Peruvian Institute of Tax Law (IPDT) and the International Fiscal Association - Peru (IFA - Peru), as well as Vice President of the Tax Affairs Committee of the National Society of Mining, Oil, and Energy (SNMPE) for the period 2023-2024. 

His track record and experience are annually recognised in international rankings such as Best Lawyers, Chambers, Leaders League, Legal 500, ITR, and World Tax. He holds a Certificate in International Taxation from the University of Santiago de Compostela and a Postgraduate degree in Business Law from the University of Buenos Aires. Rolando has also been a professor at ESAN University (Peru) and regularly participates as an expert speaker on tax matters at conferences and events. 

Awards & Recognitions
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    "He is an excellent tax lawyer who has helped me manage the day-to-day issues, as well as developing sophisticated tax structures." Another impressed client goes on to add: "Rolando Cevasco understands the sector and knows our company's history, which allows him to provide us with very efficient advice."
    Chambers & Partners Latin America 2023

Relevant experience

  • Colbún | Acquisition of 100% of the shares of Fénix Power Perú.  
  • Sodimac (Falabella Group) | Acquisition of Maestro Perú Home Center.  
  • Glencore PLC. Xstrata PLCE | Sale of Xstrata Las Bambas.  
  • Xstrata Tintaya | Advise on the signing of a legal stability agreement with the Peruvian government.  
  • Xstrata Las Bambas | Advise on the signing of a legal stability agreement with the Peruvian government.  
  • Compañía Minera Milpo | Advise on the signing of a legal stability agreement with the Peruvian government.  
  • Enagás International | Advise on the signing of a legal stability agreement with the Peruvian government.  
  • Enagás International | Acquisition of 4.34% of the shares of Transportadora de Gas del Perú (TGP) by SK Innovation Co., LTD (3.94%) and Financial Investment Corporation (0.40%).
  • Pga Tour Inc. | Advise on the tax treatment applicable to foreign professional athletes participating in golf tournaments.

Memberships & Roles

  • Peruvian Institute of Tax Law (IPDT).
  • Lima Bar Association (CAL).

Awards & Rankings

  • Band 3 en Chambers Latin America 2023 - Tax.
  • Leading Individual in The Legal 500 2023 -  Tax .
  • ‘Excellent’ category in Leaders League 2023 - Tax.
  • Recognized by “Best Lawyers” -  Tax.

Education

  • 2007 - Expert Certificate in International Taxation, University of Santiago de Compostela.
  • 2000 - Postgraduate Course in Business Law, University of Buenos Aires.
  • 1999 - Lawyer, University of Lima.
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