Hernández & Cía. announces the incorporation of Pamela Arce as a new partner of the firm. Pamela, a recognized expert in insolvency law and corporate restructuring, will lead the Restructuring and Insolvency practice area and consultancy in aeronautical matters.
With more than 20 years of experience in insolvency law and corporate restructuring and having participated in several important insolvency proceedings, private refinancing transactions, purchase and sale of assets of companies in insolvency, as well as in insolvency and corporate liquidations of special relevance, Pamela joins the firm, which will now have 26 partners and more than 100 lawyers.
Pamela has advised debtors and creditors of different industries in negotiations aimed at avoiding insolvency situations, as well as in all stages of bankruptcy proceedings before the Bankruptcy Proceedings Commission of INDECOPI. Her work also includes the planning and preparation of restructuring plans, private refinancing agreements, challenges to creditors’ meeting agreements and advising on the liquidation of companies under the General Corporate Act.
Previously, she acted as counsel at De Bracamonte, Haaker & Castellares; Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager at Sky Airline Peru and senior associate at Rebaza, Alcazar & De las Casas for more than 11 years. She was also an international associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton NY.
She holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Berkeley and a Certificate of Specialization in Business from the same university. Lawyer by Universidad de Lima (magna cum laude).
Her trajectory has been highlighted by Chambers and Partners and other specialized publications. Among the most significant transactions in which Pamela has participated, the following stand out:
“We are very pleased to welcome Pamela Arce to our team,” said Juan Luis Hernández, Managing Partner of the firm. “Pamela’s incorporation will allow us to enhance the firm’s practice in an area that has developed in recent years due to the increase of pre-bankruptcy negotiations that allow companies to obtain refinancing or better conditions to manage their liabilities, thus avoiding bankruptcy situations. We are confident that Pamela’s experience will be a great asset to our clients and team.” He added that Pamela also has experience in aviation law, which will allow the firm to provide sophisticated advice in this area to clients in the sector.
Pamela Arce says:
“Hernandez & Cía. is one of the leading firms in the country. Joining a team of first-class professionals and leading the Restructuring and Insolvency area is a great challenge that I assume with great enthusiasm“.
Pamela also highlighted that she identifies important synergies with other areas of the firm. Thus, the interaction with the corporate practice area allows planning corporate restructurings that optimize the management of liabilities and assets, while the collaboration with the litigation team provides robust strategies for the prevention of conflicts and the defense of interests in judicial and arbitration proceedings. In addition, coordination with the financial practice area facilitates the preparation of refinancing plans and advice on complex transactions. These synergies allow us to provide a comprehensive approach for the benefit of our clients, whether as creditors or debtors.
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