Miranda & Amado‘s litigation team is highly regarded in the market, counting household name companies on its client roster. The team is especially adept at handling complex regulatory disputes, with expertise in the mining, power, infrastructure, oil and gas, telecoms and electricity sectors. The practice is jointly headed by Giovanni Priori, whose recent work includes advising Telefónica del Perú on numerous cases, including the reversal of multiple Supreme Court rulings, and Mauricio Raffo, who has more than 25 years of experience as a litigator. Fellow seasoned litigator Santiago Carrillo is another key contact, and in recent team developments, Carlos Glave was promoted to partner in January 2023.

The highly regarded litigation division of Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados‘ dispute resolution team is jointly headed by José Tam, Arturo Aza and Renzo Carrasco. Tam specialises in civil, commercial and constitutional litigation, while Aza is skilled in handling complex constitutional and public law litigation. Carrasco is experienced in representing high-level executives and companies in complex commercial litigation proceedings. Fabrizio Castellano advises clients on telecoms and mining litigation cases, and associate Mayra Jimenez is experienced in contentious administrative and constitutional proceedings. Renato Gil specialises in litigation proceedings concerning environmental and public law proceedings.

DLA Piper Perú‘s dispute resolution team offers clients advice on various contentious matters, including real estate rights, commercial disputes, constitutional cases, contractual litigation and private international law. The team utilises its global network to assist clients in cross-border disputes, with co-heads Guillermo Hesse and Hernán Jordán adept at handling international litigation. Of counsel Javier Abusada, with more than 20 years’ experience as a litigator, is also a key contact for tax, administrative sanctions and telecoms matters. Associates Alejandro Tello and Ricardo Geldres are also names to note for litigation.

The well-regarded litigation team at Garrigues is jointly led by Hugo Forno Flórez and Melissa Nuñez Santti. Núñez is particularly experienced in the negotiation and defence of civil and commercial claims, and Forno draws on over three decades of experience to handle civil and contracts matters, and is also active in assisting clients with dispute prevention. Recent work handled by the team includes the annulment of arbitral awards, representing clients in real estate disputes, defending clients against insurance disputes, and assisting clients in contractual and tax disputes. Associates Javier Bueno Zúñiga and Javier Jimeno Goicochea are key names for civil and commercial litigation. Fellow associate Jose Vera Uturunco possesses particular expertise representing telecoms, energy, security and construction clients, while associate Kevin Villanueva Sotomayor is especially experienced in civil litigation.

The litigation practice at Hernández & Cía was given a significant boost in early 2023 with the arrival of Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña, Samuel Abad, Enrique Johanson and senior associate Federico de Cárdenas from Estudio Echecopar member firm of Baker McKenzie International and Sheilah Vargas from Sheilah Vargas - Litigios y Arbitraje. The practice offers clients expertise in areas such as tax, constitutional, administrative, civil and contractual litigation matters, with recent work examples including assisting Equinox International in a judicial process against the tax court and SUNAT. The team is headed by Jorge Luis Zubiate, who has specialist experience acting as a legal advisor to banks, financial services, mining and fishing companies. Associate Sebastián Linares Luna is also recommended.

The litigation team at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados assists both domestic and international clients from a broad range of industries, including telecoms, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, media, oil and gas, and financial services. The team is jointly headed by name partner Fernando Meléndez, experienced litigator and previous in-house adviser Edwin Pezo, and experienced litigator Ericka Angulo. Angulo is particularly adept at litigating cases in the industrial sugar, real estate and insurance sectors. Associates Julissa Yamani and Mateo Salinas lead matters in administrative litigation and constitutional litigation, respectively. In personnel developments, senior associate Claudia Quispe arrived from Rebaza, Alcázar & De Las Casas in March 2022.

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 experienced in both domestic and international arbitration. Luis Bustamante and Micaela Ortiz – who was promoted to partner in December 2022 – specialise in commercial, civil and administrative litigation, with Bustamante possessing particular expertise in the construction sector. Mayra Bryce is experienced in civil and contractual litigation and was promoted to partner in December 2022, while associates Maria Fernanda Corrochano and Jasmín Alarcón also work on all types of national and international litigation.

CMS Grau‘s litigation practice is led by Luis Alberto Linan, who brings 25 years of litigation experience to the team, and Alessandra Cocchella, who has more than 15 years of experience in litigation as well as extensive expertise in constitutional law. Key sectors for the practice include aviation, energy, financial services, mining, telecoms and technology, with prominent clients including Alicorp, Unna Energia and Banco de Crédito del Perú. The team is active in corporate and administrative litigation, as well as civil and constitutional processes. Luis Miguel Manrique Ruesta is recommended for designing strategies for the prevention and resolution of conflicts. Since publication, the team has been further strengthened with the hire of Karina Urquizo - formerly a principal associate at Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria - as a partner (effective as of March 2024).

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria‘s litigation practice is jointly led by Ramiro Portocarrero and Sebastián Basombrio, who are both skilled in assisting clients in judicial litigation proceedings. Notable areas of expertise for the department include regulatory, constitutional, civil and commercial litigation. The team has also seen recent growth in tax litigation, a practice which has expanded under the joint leadership of Basombrio, Portocarrero and principal associate Karina Urquizo, who is also recommended for her skill in complex commercial and administrative litigation. Since publication, Urquizo has left the firm - effective as of March 2024.

The 30-strong litigation team at Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados is co-led by founding partner Fernando Rodriguez Angobaldo and seasoned litigator Jaime Heredia. In a headline mandate, the team is advising Scotiabank Perú on 110 lawsuits relating to civil, commercial and consumer protection issues, while - more broadly - the practice handles matters across a wide range of sectors including regulated areas such as finance, telecoms, healthcare, oil and gas, and mining. It is especially adept at handling controversies in the telecoms infrastructure sector, as showcased by the firm’s recent representation of Telefónica del Peru in an administrative case challenging fines imposed by OSIPTEL. Key support is provided by a strong bench of senior associates, including Joel Campos, Lucero Ramírez Izaguirre and Marco Torres Maldonado. However, partner Adolfo Pinillos left the firm with effect from June 2023.

Experienced litigator Bruno Marchese, who has more than 30 years of experience in the field and a particular specialism within the aeronautical sector, leads the dispute resolution team at Rubio Leguía Normand. Experienced consultant partner Fausto Viale aids the team with his expertise in civil and constitutional law, while Giancarlo Celis, who was promoted to partner in October 2023, brings experience as in-house counsel in international companies such as AB InBev. Recent work from the litigation team includes representing La Fiduciaria in a proceeding brought against Corporación Aceros Arequipa involving high levels of compensation, and representing ANDEAN in several judicial proceedings against local governments in Peru.