Guillermo Ferrero

Guillermo Ferrero

/Partner

Perú

Partner of PPU, admitted to practice law in the United States (New York) and Peru. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions of private and listed companies, in which he has represented both sellers and buyers. He has advised major clients in all types of financial transactions, including debt instrument issuance programs (bonds, short-term instruments, negotiable certificate of deposit), equity issuances, medium-term syndicated loans, leasing transactions, asset securitization, among others.

In addition, in 2018 Guillermo was part of the working group in charge of the revision of the General Companies Law by request of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Guillermo participated in two Latin Lawyer’s Deal of The Year winning advisories: Uber Peru, 2020 (regulatory category) and Navent, 2021 (M&A category, private).

Cita

Leading practitioner Guillermo Ferrero Álvarez-Calderón is a revered figure due to his outstanding experience in the Peruvian M&A world. He is highly sought after for his advice on complex sales and acquisitions, often with cross-border implications. “Guillermo Ferrero Álvarez-Calderón's sound judgement, empathy and listening skills put our mind at ease. He blends technical expertise with a human touch and makes all the difference at key moments.” “Guillermo Ferrero Álvarez-Calderón has vast experience, is clever and is very diligent. He is always there for us".

Band 1, Corporate/M&A, Chambers and Partners Latam 2026.

Education

MBA - Violeta Aftalion Award and highly recognized Latin America student

University of Cambridge

2003

Master’s Degree in Corporate Law (LLM)

New York University

2000

Lawyer

Universidad de Lima

1996

Languages

English / Spanish

Work Experience

Partner

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2021 - Currently

Partner and Co-Chair

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría

2016 - 2020

Managing Partner

Ferrero Abogados

2007 - 2015

Consultant

Sun Microsystems Inc. (Inglaterra y Europa)

2003 - 2003

Associate

Parsons, Behle & Latimer

2002 - 2002

Memberships

New York Bar Association - President of the International section in Peru

Lima Bar Association

Academic and Teaching Activities

Universidad de Lima

Professor in the Master of Business Law - M&A Course

- Currently

Universidad de Lima

Professor in the Corporate Law program (Recognized as the best Law professor in 2010)

2009 - 2016

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

Professor in the “Corporate Finance", “Commercial Law II - Society” and “Mergers & Acquisitions" programs

2005 - 2016