The arbitration practice at Miranda & Amado is headed by Mauricio Raffo, who has more than 25 years of experience in arbitration, with a specialism in investor-state arbitration. The team has particularly strong expertise in construction arbitration, with recent work examples including assisting Cumbra in an arbitration proceeding initiated by the Peruvian state, and acting as lead counsel for a major bank in several arbitrations concerning the performance of construction contracts and investment agreements. Other work includes representing a client in two landmark ICC arbitrations against the Republic of Peru. José Daniel Amado is a key contact for international arbitrations, while Cristina Ferraro‘s work focuses on the energy and extractive sectors. Luis Alonso Navarro handles investor-state disputes, and associate José Luis Repetto provides key support to the team.

The highly regarded dispute resolution team at Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is jointly headed by Julio César Pérez, who is experienced in litigation, arbitration and constitutional procedural law, and Mario Reggiardo, who is highly regarded for domestic and international commercial arbitration, and handles both ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings. Reggiardo’s arbitration experience encompasses cases related to concessions, infrastructure and commercial contracts, and includes experience in ICC arbitrations. Other key names to note are Luis Bustamante, who is experienced in construction arbitration, and Mayra Bryce, who was promoted to partner in December 2022 and is highly experienced in advising on local and international arbitration strategies. Micaela Ortiz advises on international arbitration issues encompassing corporate matters and construction issues, among others. Associates Maria Fernanda Corrochano and Jasmín Alarcón are also names to note for commercial arbitration. Since research concluded, administrative specialist Jorge Lazarte, who has considerable experience sitting as an arbitrator, has rejoined the firm after some 12 years in various in-house and institutional roles - effective as of September 2023.

José Tam, who has extensive experience handling complex civil and commercial arbitration, leads the arbitration practice at Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados. The team has a focus on commercial and investment arbitration both domestically and internationally, with recent work including shareholder disputes, governmental and regulatory affairs, and construction disputes. Key contact Luis Bedoya is experienced in international arbitration under the rules of the LCC, AMCHAM, ICC, UNCITRAL and ICSID, with colleague Italo Carrano specialising in construction disputes. Arturo Aza is experienced in proceedings against governmental entities, while Jorge Alvarado specialises in complex arbitration. Associate Julio Olórtegui‘s recent work includes arbitration proceedings in the energy and mining sectors.

DLA Piper Perú‘s arbitration practice is jointly headed by Carlos Nuñez and Hernán Jordán, who each have more than two decades of experience in arbitration. The practice’s construction and project matters division is led by Nuñez, while Jordán leads the commercial arbitration aspect, which has sector specialisms such as mining, energy, finance, insurance, retail and transport. The firm is well placed to utilise its vast international network in cross-border arbitrations, as demonstrated by its experience in handling arbitrations before the ICC and ICSID. Other key team members include associates Billy Franco, Alessandra Iannacone and Alejandro Tello.

Hugo Forno Flórez and Melissa Nuñez Santti jointly head the arbitration practice at Garrigues, where the team is highly experienced in representing clients in arbitrations before the ICSID and ICC. The practice’s sector experience includes construction, oil and gas, telecoms, mining and insurance, among others, and the team’s international capabilities are shown in its recent work for clients such as the Republic of Peru, with ICSID arbitrations based in Washington DC. Another key team member is senior associate Hugo Forno Odria, who joined the practice in January 2023.

Hernández & Cía‘s dispute resolution practice is co-led by finance sector specialist Jorge Luis Zubiate and expert in international arbitration Caterina Miró Quesada. Recent work handled by the practice includes counselling clients including the Republic of Peru, Supermercados Peruanos and Mexichem Peru in domestic and international arbitration proceedings. The team's varied caseload includes disputes involving tax, M&A, energy, construction and infrastructure-related issues. Associate Renzo Saavedra is also a key contact, with a specialism in contractual disputes. The team was bolstered in early 2023 with the arrival of Enrique Johanson from Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International and Sheilah Vargas from Sheilah Vargas - Litigios y Arbitraje.

The arbitration team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is experienced in assisting domestic and international companies in high-stakes arbitration proceedings, with sector experience including construction, retail, real estate and financial services, to name a few. The practice is co-headed by Fernando Meléndez and Edwin Pezo, with Pezo experienced in complex international arbitrations. The team benefits from its cross-practice approach, utilising partners from other departments in relevant disputes, such as Yuri Vega for construction and corporate disputes. Senior associate Claudia Quispe is another key contact.

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria‘s dispute resolution practice is jointly led by Ramiro Portocarrero, who leads in international arbitration proceedings, and Sebastián Basombrio, who is highly experienced in complex domestic and international arbitration. The team’s expertise includes a focus on construction and concessions arbitrations, with senior associate Lisbeth Gárate specialising in the former. Fellow senior associate Sonia Queija acts as second chair in many arbitrations, which has recently included ICSID proceedings and disputes regarding concessions and royalties.

The dispute resolution team at CMS Grau is jointly headed by litigation leader Luis Alberto Linan, international arbitration specialist Michelle Barclay, energy and natural resources specialist Carlos Hamann, public arbitrations expert Ramon Huapaya, and Alessandra Cocchella, who was promoted to partner in August 2022. The practice is experienced in assisting clients in both domestic and international arbitration, and utilises the firm’s international network to assist clients in different jurisdictions.

Cuatrecasas‘ arbitration practice was established in December 2019 and is headed by Domingo Rivarola, who specialises in commercial dispute resolution. The team is experienced in domestic and international arbitration in a range of sectors, but has particular expertise in the infrastructure, transport and energy industries. Other key contacts include associates Rodrigo Rabines, Laia Valdespino and Elody Malpartida, who are all skilled in domestic arbitration and proficient in commercial disputes.

The 10-strong arbitration team at sizeable but specialist disputes boutique Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados is led by experienced arbitrator Jaime Heredia. The practice assists clients in both national and international arbitrations; recent international work includes advising Ariana Management Corporation on a claim against a transnational company for a breach of contract matter. Founding partner Fernando Rodriguez Angobaldo is another key team member, whose recent arbitral work includes defending a client in arbitration for damages against another company, while Enrique Varsi is also active in the arbitration field, particularly in relation to case strategy. Associates Marco Torres Maldonado, Lucero Ramírez Izaguirre and highly regarded up-and-comer Cesar Sanabria also assist on high-stakes cases. However, former partner and practice co-head Adolfo Pinillos left the firm in late June 2023.

Rubio Leguía Normand‘s arbitration practice is led by Bruno Marchese and has a particular focus on complex civil, commercial, construction and administrative disputes. The team has strong industry experience in sectors such as aviation, energy and mining, acting for clients including American Airlines, Frontera Energy Peru and Minera Chinalco Peru. The practice was strengthened at senior level by the promotion of Giancarlo Celis, who has substantial experience leading cases for a variety of clients, to the partnership in October 2023.

The disputes practice at Amprimo, Flury, Barboza & Rodríguez Abogados. is co-led by managing partner and constitutional law expert Natale Amprimo; civil, commercial, contractual and real estate law specialist Eduardo Barboza; and administrative and regulatory specialist Carlos Rodríguez M. All three have extensive experience in dispute resolution, including contentious constitutional and administrative matters. Nevertheless, the practice is probably most prominent in the arbitral sphere. Amprimo and Barboza regularly sit as arbitrators, with the latter also frequently acting as an expert witness – a current case involves his advising on Peruvian contractual law in an ICSID case brought by certain insurance groups. Other key team members include Jaime Miranda, who handles arbitral matters concerning civil, contractual and commercial law, along with real estate; and senior associate Kepler Panduro who specialises in litigation, arbitration and corporate matters.

Estudio Olaechea‘s arbitration team is headed by the highly experienced trio of Manuel Villa-García, Carlos Martínez and Cecilia Catacora, who all have at least two decades’ experience in arbitration and commercial disputes. The practice’s client roster includes Toyota del Peru, Mar Andino Peru, Nokia Solutions and Networks, and EDP Ingenieria y Construccion, and the team’s industry expertise spans sectors such as mining, energy, construction and agribusiness.

Miró Quesada & Miranda‘s dispute resolution practice is jointly headed by name partner Gustavo Miró Quesada, who focuses on financial, corporate, civil and construction-related disputes, and Rodolfo Miranda, who specialises in civil contracting, government procurement, construction and investment disputes. The practice focuses on construction, corporate and commercial disputes, and is experienced in both domestic and international arbitration, with recent work including its representation of a Spanish company in a case against the Mexican government. Associates Franchesco Scarafone and Marcela Valverde are also key contacts.