Luis Vargas

Luis Vargas

Co-Managing Partner
US-LatAm Practice Group Regional Co-Leader, Corporate M&A / Private Equity
Lima
About
Luis Vargas focuses on local and cross-border corporate structures, corporate governance practices, and general contract negotiation. Likewise, Luis has extensive experience providing legal advice on reorganization matters as well as complex corporate transactions in national and international franchises and joint ventures.

Luis expertly drives mergers and acquisitions for a diverse portfolio of local and international companies across key sectors such as construction, energy, real estate, retail, and agriculture. His extensive expertise extends to foreign and domestic investments, with a particular focus on private equity. He provides strategic counsel to fund managers navigating investment opportunities in Peru, ensuring thorough due diligence processes.

Currently, Luis heads the Corporate and M&A practice in Peru and co-leads the US-LatAm Corporate M&A/Private Equity Practice for AKD Partners, solidifying his position as a leading practitioner in the field.
Areas of FocusCorporateMergers and AcquisitionsPrivate Equity

EXPERIENCE

  • Advised a global IT services company in its acquisition by an international private equity firm and a multinational building materials corporation
  • Advised a local construction materials company in its acquisition by a global cement and aggregates leader
  • Advised a regional fitness brand in the acquisition of a US$23 million equity interest in its Peruvian subsidiary, resulting in full ownership
Languages
  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

 Chambers Latin America

  • Band 5, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2020 – 2026)
  • Band 4, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2018 –2019)

Chambers Global

  • Band 5, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2020 – 2025)
  • Band 4, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2018 – 2019)

The Legal 500 Latin America

  • Leading Partner, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2026)
  • Recommended, Peru Corporate/M&A, (2017 – 2025)
Additional Recognitions
  • "Approved," Corporate/M&A, LACCA, (2018 – 2021)
  • Latin Lawyer 250
    • Key Partner, Peru: Corporate/M&A, (2024 – 2025)
    • International Counsel, Corporate/M&A, (2024)
  • Highly Regarded Lawyer, Peru: M&A, IFLR 1000, (2022 – 2024)
Education
  • LL.M., University College of London, 2007
  • J.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, 2000

Media Mentions

  • Mentioned, "Luis Vargas y Sergio Barboza, new Co-Managing Partners of AKD Partners's Peru office," Latin Counsel, 2025
  • Mentioned, "AKD Partners refreshes management and adds tax partner in Peru," Latin Lawyer,2025
  • Mentioned, "AKD Partners Appoints New Co-Managing Partners for Peru Office," Law.com, 2025
  • Mentioned, "AKD Partners Peru names news co-managing partners," Leaders League, 2025
  • Mentioned, "AKD Partners appoints co-managing partners in Peru," LexLatin, 2025
  • Mentioned, "AKD Partners Peru names new managing partners," Latin American Lawyer, 2025
  • Quoted, "Mining: The upcoming sales and the reasons that would prolong the streak of mining deals," Economic Week, 2025
  • Quoted, "Private equity funds gain interest in Peruvian companies: what sectors are they watching?" Management, 2024

Memberships And Affiliations

  • UCL Alumni Association, London

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Phone

+1 511 616 1200
(Work, Lima)