Peruvian firm Hernández & Cía. announced the addition of Nydia Guevara as a partner in the Banking and Finance, Securities Markets, and Fintech areas. Her arrival strengthens these strategic practices and represents a significant step in the firm’s growth plan.
“Nydia’s return is a milestone for the firm. We are bringing back one of the most renowned professionals in the Peruvian market, distinguished by her profound knowledge and extensive experience in financial matters in general, and in banking, finance, and capital markets in particular. Her leadership will enhance our capabilities and strengthen collaboration among our different practice areas,” said Juan Luis Hernández, managing partner of Hernández & Cía.
“Returning to Hernández & Cía. has a very special meaning for me. On a personal level, because it’s where I started my career, and also professionally because it’s a challenge to join a top-tier firm with a leading position in the Peruvian legal market. I’m very excited to contribute to its growth and the development of essential practices for the financial market and the Fintech ecosystem,” commented Nydia Guevara.
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The addition also represents a return: Nydia Guevara was part of Hernández & Cía. from the beginning of her professional career until 2006. Since then, she has developed a distinguished career at local and international firms. Before joining Hernández & Cía., she was a partner at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano. Previously, she was a partner at Miranda & Amado and a foreign associate at Shearman & Sterling, now A&O Shearman, in New York. She holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Columbia Law School.
With more than two decades of experience, Guevara advises financial entities, issuers, investors, fintechs and corporate clients on national and international financing, securities issuances, Project Finance, structuring of financial instruments and regulatory matters related to banking, capital markets and financial innovation.
Her career has been consistently recognized by leading international directories. Chambers and Partners ranks her in Band 1 for Capital Markets and Fintech Legal, and also recognizes her expertise in Banking and Finance. The Legal 500 distinguishes her as a Leading Partner in Capital Markets, while IFLR1000 identifies her as a Notable Practitioner in Banking and Finance and Capital Markets. Furthermore, last June she was recognized as Lawyer of the Year – Capital Markets by The Latin American Lawyer.
In her new role, Nydia Guevara will work across the various departments of Hernández & Cía., expanding the firm’s ability to support clients in complex financial and corporate transactions with a comprehensive approach. Guevara joins a Banking, Finance, and Capital Markets team comprised of five partners and a total of 14 lawyers, led by Juan Luis Hernández.
