Estudio Olaechea > Lima, Peru > Firm Profile
Estudio Olaechea Offices
BERNARDO MONTEAGUDO 201
SAN ISIDRO
LIMA 27
Peru
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Estudio Olaechea > The Legal 500 Rankings
Peru > Real estate Tier 2
Estudio Olaechea handles a broad range of real estate mandates, including high-profile transactions, leasing, permitting and negotiations with indigenous communities. The team also stands out for its niche expertise in property title clearances on rural and agrarian properties. It is active in the commercial, residential and industrial spaces under the leadership of Rossana Natteri, who is well versed in sales and acquisitions, construction matters and civil law issues. At the senior associate level, Alberto Meneses deals with registrations, notarial matters and civil law in relation to both urban and rural properties, and Paloma Hoyos handles due diligence on deals, corporate issues and regulatory matters.Practice head(s):
Rossana Natteri
Testimonials
‘Highly specialised knowledge and practical knowledge. They are fast without losing quality in the deliverables.’
‘A highly engaged team. They work in coordination, they are very open to listening to other points of view, and there is a sense of camaraderie and good humor.’
‘Much more personalised treatment than in other offices, more friendly, they put together the conclusions combining legal and colloquial language, great clarity to express the pros and cons of the options.’
‘Knowledge and personalised treatment. I’d highlight Rossana Nateri.’
Key clients
San Fernando
Inmobiliaria Huawil
Cushman & Wakefields Perú
InterContinental Hotels Group
Saint Gobain
The Boston Consulting Group
Pfizer
Nokia Solutions and Networks Perú
APM Terminals Callao
ACS Solutions Perú
Akko Group
Quatro Proyectos
International Youth Hostel Federation
Supermercados Peruanos
Chimu Agropecuaria
Desarrollos Terrestres
Salabella
Pandero EAFC
Grupo Doble V
Oficinas del Perú
Fondo Privado Renta 1
Work highlights
- Advised International Youth on the sale of a property located in the district of Miraflores to Viviendas del Perú.
- Advised San Fernando on a process to formalise the possession of a state-owned property.
- Advised Fondo Renta 1 on the review, amendment and negotiation to modify the terms and conditions of the usufruct contracts, trust and security interest on credit rights and flows.
Peru > Corporate and M&A Tier 3
Estudio Olaechea has a well-established track record in the market and continues to handle a large number of M&A transactions, acting for high-profile international clients and smaller domestic players, with a focus on the banking, construction, energy and mining sectors. The team is led by Carlo Viacava, MartÃn Serkovic, Jose Antonio Honda and Joanna Dawson: Viacava draws on his private equity and banking expertise to support on corporate transactions; Serkovic is a name for competition and restructuring matters; Honda is active in corporate matters in the energy and infrastructure spheres; and Dawson is experienced in cross-border transactions. Senior associate Valery Vicente handles the acquisition and sale of assets, spin-offs and reorganisations, while Carol Quiroz, who was promoted to the partnership in March 2023, offers support on deals and heads the firm’s data protection practice.Practice head(s):
Carlo Viacava; Martin Serkovic; Jose Antonio Honda; Joanna Dawson
Key clients
Barentz International
Eversheds Sutherland
Saint-Gobain
SGS del Perú
Otoya MH
SAAM
Grand Vision Peru – Topsa Peru
MH Supply
Wiese Group
Work highlights
- Advised SAAM on the acquisition of Ian Taylor Peru SAC in order to increase its market share of the maritime towage services market in Peru.
- Advising Wiese Group, which is interested in selling to its stocks in a Peruvian holding company.
- Advised OTOYA MH on the elaboration of a due diligence of the assets to be acquired from an asphalt business as well as on the negotiation and drafting of all transaction documents.
Peru > Dispute resolution: White-collar Tier 3
Estudio Olaechea‘s white-collar crime practice is headed by Diego Abeo, who specialises in criminal law, criminal procedure and corporate compliance, and often represents corporate clients in criminal litigation. The practice is experienced in cases related to fraud, financial crime, environmental crime and misappropriation, among other issues. Recent work includes advising clients on filing complaints in regard to improperly issued cheques, and assisting clients in matters involving employees committing illicit appropriation. Other key team members include senior associate Maria Fernanda Gutierrez, who advises a number of the department's key clients.Practice head(s):
Diego Abeo
Testimonials
‘They always keep us informed about regulatory changes. Direct involvement of the main lawyer in the case or consultation, not only in the first meeting but for the duration of the assignment. Another aspect to highlight is that the criminal team shows interest in learning about the company’s operations and, based on this, identify possible contingencies.’
‘Immediate attention. I can call them at any time and day and they are always available. They are always in direct contact with me or any employee of the company, giving good legal strategies for our requirements, as well as being very reliable when there are criminal investigations. The main lawyer who attends us is Diego Abeo Sabogal.’
‘The knowledge of each member makes the team consolidate the legal knowledge of the firm, therefore, the services provided are reliable.’
‘I’d highlight the punctual, responsible and personalised attention of Diego Abeo.’
‘Diego Abeo provides an exceptional and complete service, providing all possible scenarios prior to the adoption of a legal strategy.’
‘Professional academic preparation of the lawyers, honesty, speed and accuracy in responses. The Firm is implemented with modern systems, equipment and technology suitable for the performance of its functions. The professional staff of the firm are updated with national regulations and those of other countries, which allows a comparative analysis with the realities of other countries.’
‘Willingness to serve the client by the team leader, Diego Abeo. Solving problems in the shortest possible time, given the requirements presented.’
Key clients
ACS Solutions
Agronegocios La Grama
Clorox Peru
Desarrollos Terrestres
Draeger Peru
Inversiones 2055
Pandero
Peruvian Andean Trout
San Fernando
Universidad PacÃfico
Silva Palma Victor Juan
Viña Tacama
Lenovo
ClÃnica Internacional
SGS Del Perú
Hytera Mobilfunk
Asociación Civil Religiosa Diospi Sullana
RÃmac Seguros y Reaseguros
Molitalia
AgrÃcola La Venta
Nokia Solutions and Networks Peru
Caterpillar Leasing Chile
Mar Andino
Inmobiliaria Huanwil
Supermercados Peruanos
Work highlights
- Advised Nokia on a complaint filed against a former employee who used the company’s resources and appropriated 159 high-value cell phones.
- Advised San Fernando on an investigation initiated against the company for the commission of the crime of usurpation against a third party.
- Advised Asociación Civil Religiosa Diospi Suyana in a case in which two of its doctors were denounced for the commission of malpractice for the death of a patient.
Peru > Environment Tier 3
The environmental law practice at Estudio Olaechea is led by senior partner Jose Antonio Honda and has recently been advising several high-profile clients on water rights issues, an area of increasing importance in the country. It also offers notable expertise in permitting, regulatory and compliance matters, negotiations with indigenous communities and administrative procedures brought by regulators. Honda has a strong track record in environmental work relating to the infrastructure, mining, aquaculture, agriculture, and food and beverage sectors, while senior associate Ricardo Barrantes is a name to note for regulatory and government procurement matters.Practice head(s):
José Antonio Honda
Testimonials
‘They were attentive to our requirements for information and analysis on certain Peruvian standards, in a timely and efficient manner.’
‘They have the knowledge of any large firm, but their service is special, they adapt to the client’s needs and have a quick and efficient response.’
‘Good distribution of their resources, accurate evidence to respond to sanctioning procedures, good communication with the company, probity, professionalism, punctuality and responsibility.’
‘Ursula Wismann: responsibility, professionalism, punctuality, empathy, kindness, transparency, proactivity, objectivity. Jose Antonio Honda: responsibility, professionalism, punctuality, leadership, transparency, objectivity. Ricardo Barrantes: responsibility, professionalism, kindness.’
Key clients
APMTC
Mar Andino Peru
Maersk
CMPC
La Grama
Imerys
Work highlights
- Advised APM Terminals Callao on environmental regulatory matters relating to its port infrastructure and operations in Callao.
- Advised Maersk Logistics on an environmental compliance audit.
- Advised La Grama on compliance issues relating to residual treatment.
Peru > Insurance Tier 3
Peru > Intellectual property Tier 3
Estudio Olaechea‘s IP team advises clients on the full range of IP, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious matters. Recent work for the practice includes a patent registration across multiple countries, filing trade mark oppositions, and registering patents for clients. The practice is headed by Mónica Germany, who has more than twenty five years’ experience in IP and is particularly adept at handling consumer protection-related issues. Associates Aitana Devescovi and Cristina Fernandez are key contacts for matters such as cancellations.Practice head(s):
Mónica Germany
Testimonials
‘It is a firm with which we have had a relationship for several years, they have handled our affairs in Peru in an effective and responsible manner, they are very professional and that makes us always want to work together with them.’
‘Monica Germany is the main advisor with whom we have worked, who responds to all types of queries promptly and completely so that a foreigner fully understands how to navigate the Peruvian intellectual property system. One of the main qualities is the way they relate to clients, assisting with professionalism in intellectual property matters, for which we are extremely satisfied.’
‘The team led by Mónica Germany provides proactive advice on Intellectual Property issues, evidencing expertise in the area. Her close treatment facilitates the management of large portfolios as well as complex litigation, becoming an ally in Peru.’
‘The clear and timely information that Monica provides generates confidence in good management, which together with her close treatment facilitates adequate and efficient interaction.’
Key clients
Precisagro
Turo
eBay
Alliance Tire Company Limited
Disagro de Guatemala Sociedad Anónima
Tumi Contratistas Mineros
The Offspring
Aspel de Mexico
Troikaa Pharmaceuticals
The Clorox Company
Work highlights
- Advised TUMI Contratistas on the registration of an international patent in Chile, Canada, Australia and Mexico.
- Advised Alliance Tire Company on the cancellation action against trade mark BABY ALLIANCE MEMBER.
- Advised Class Complement in a complaint of trade mark infringement and unfair competition from Kipling Apparel Corp because it allegedly copied the designs of the latter’s suitcases and backpacks.
Peru > Public law and regulation Tier 3
Led by MarÃa Eugenia Yabar and MartÃn Serkovic, Estudio Olaechea’s public law and regulatory team advises on a broad range of contentious and non-contentious issues in highly regulated sectors, including administrative proceedings, public procurement and related disputes, licensing and permitting, and issues around bureaucratic barriers. Yabar stands out for regulatory and transport work and handles a considerable amount of public law matters in the aviation industry, while Serkovic acts for foreign and domestic clients in public, regulatory and competition issues and is particularly experienced in the telecoms sector. Patricia Castro, who was recently promoted to partner, is a contact for government procurement and has a notable track record in the ports and maritime segments.Practice head(s):
Maria Eugenia Yabar; Martin Serkovic
Testimonials
‘Knowledge and professional quality. Prestige. Quality of service.’
‘Business knowledge. Involvement in each case and proactive monitoring of it.’
Key clients
APM Terminals Callao
Arajet
Viva Airlines
San Fernando
Atria EnergÃa
W Capital SAFI
Ballet Municipal de Lima
Arcadis Perú
Draeger Perú
Pharmaris Perú
Lenovo (Asia Pacific) Sucursal del Perú
ACS Solutions
Medica del PacÃfico
Work highlights
- Advised Lenovo on its participation in Public Tender No. 001-2022-INDECOPI to provide the leasing service of computer equipment to INDECOPI.
- Advising San Fernando on a complex complaint against the Ministry and SBN before the Commission for the Elimination of Bureaucratic Barriers (CEB) of INDECOPI.
- Advising Arcadis on the execution of an new engineering contract.
Peru > TMT (Technology, media and telecoms) Tier 3
The TMT practice at Estudio Olaechea is headed by MartÃn Serkovic, who advises major international companies on matters including data protection compliance, data breach notifications and the application of European General Data Protection Regulations within Peru. The team’s experience spans industries such as telecoms, aviation, banking, e-commerce and education, with recent work including drafting privacy notices and representing clients in sanctioning proceedings. Key contacts for the practice include Carol Quiroz, who was promoted to partner in March 2023, and associate Andrea Zanusso.Practice head(s):
Martin Serkovic
Key clients
Nokia Solutions and Networks
Telecom Business Solution
Desarrollos Terrestres
Marsh Advisory
Ole Distribution
Salesland Pacifico
Colegio Cristo Rey de Tacna
Olx Clasificados Perú
Ravago Americas
Nishimura & Asahi
Deezer
Work highlights
- Advised Google on the local launching of different Google services and products such as YouTube, Google Play and YouTube Music.
- Participated as an international consultant for the implementation of the Ecuadorian Data Protection Law, giving training tools in international standards of data protection and other matters.
- Provided advice to Nokia Solutions & Networks regarding the local application of technological tools for the implementation of data privacy compliance.
Peru > Dispute resolution: Arbitration Tier 4
Estudio Olaechea‘s arbitration team is headed by the highly experienced trio of Manuel Villa-GarcÃa, Carlos MartÃnez 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.Practice head(s):
Manuel Villa-GarcÃa; Carlos MartÃnez; Cecilia Catacora
Key clients
Mar Andino Perú
Marlew
Kaefer Kostec
Draeger Perú
ACS Solutions Peru
Desarrollos Terrestres Perú
Nokia Solutions And Networks
EDP IngenierÃa y Construcción
Latam Hydro
CH Mamacocha
Toyota Del Perú
Work highlights
- Advised Mar Andino Peru on an arbitration claim filed by Peruvian Aquaculture, or PACSAC, for termination of contract.
- Advised Kaefer Kostec, part of the multinational KAEFER group, on an important arbitration against Consorcio Cosapi-JJC-SC to request the termination of a contract and compensation.
- Advised ACS Solutions Perú (a Conduent Company) on an important arbitration against Protransporte and the Municipality of Lima.
Peru > Tax Tier 4
Estudio Olaechea advises on the gamut of tax issues, acting for local and international clients in cross-border matters. It has recently handled a number of tax matters relating to share sales and acquisitions, customs, reorganisations and disputes. Jorge Dávila co-heads the team and is experienced in international tax matters, tax planning, transfer pricing, M&A and contentious matters. Michael Morales, who was promoted to partner in September 2022, is fellow co-head the team and is a name to note for tax consultancy and tax proceedings before SUNAT and the Tax Court. Senior associate Ericka Caballero and associate Nataly Aspinwall are both recommended for customs and foreign trade. Since publication Dávila has left the firm, effective as of October 2023.Practice head(s):
Jorge Davila; Michael Morales
Testimonials
‘Quick and thorough.’
Key clients
Noatum
Viva Air
Saint Gobain
Holding Transoceánica
Koryfes
Deezer
Syngenta
Bloomberg
Toyota
Blackrock
Hostelling International
Philadelphia Union
Xolit
Me Elecmetal Comercial Perú
Work highlights
- Advised Viva Air on tax-related issues arising from the establishment of a foreign trust.
- Advising Deezer on a contract that will be signed with Bitel in Peru.
- Advised Syngenta on tax matters connected to the acquisition of shares issued by Talex (a company in the fertiliser and insecticides industry).
Peru > Compliance
Estudio Olaechea > Firm Profile
Estudio Olaechea is a full-service law firm committed to high quality, creative and efficient legal advice, sensitive to the particular needs of every individual client. Since 1878, we have always worked on every case with unwavering work ethics, which makes us one of the most prestigious and renowned firms in Peru.
Estudio Olaechea’s biggest responsibility is to look after our clients’ best interests and encourage their business development in an organized and strategic manner. People, companies and organizations receiving our legal services have the support of a long-term strategic consultant with more than 140 years of legal experience through innovation, deep industry knowledge and adapting to the changing customer needs and market demands.
Estudio Olaechea has as policy a team approach from a broad and interdisciplinary perspective to develop solutions at a competitive cost with practice areas that have national and international recognition.
We represent buyers, sellers, investors, shareholder groups and financial advisers in structuring, negotiating and consummating complex business matters. The firm has long-standing and valued professional relationships with banks, financial institutions and industries, representing clients from all around the world. Furthermore, we offer our clients worldwide solutions working together with the most important law firms in the world. We are the Peruvian exclusive members of international associations of independent law firms such as Lex Mundi, Club de Abogados and The Interlex Group, this allows us to provide our clients with swift, cost-effective legal services world-wide as well as to keep updated with legal trends and our clients’ industry developments.
Our practice areas
- Administrative law
- Advertising and unfair competition
- Antitrust
- Aviation, maritime and ports
- Banking and finance
- Better regulation and market development
- Capital markets
- Compliance
- Corporate and M&A
- Consumer protection
- Customs and international trade
- Data protection and information security
- Dispute resolution
- Energy
- Environmental
- Fintech
- Infrastructure and public utilities
- Insolvency and restructuring
- Insurance and reinsurance
- Intellectual property
- Labor and immigration
- Life sciences and healthcare
- Mining
- Private equity / asset management
- Real estate, urban planning and hotels
- Tax
- Telecommunications, media and technology
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and Finance | Capital Markets | M&A | Carlo Viacava | carloviacava@esola.com.pe | |
Dispute Resolution | Carlos MartÃnez | carlosmartinez@esola.com.pe | |
Data Protection and Information Security | Carol Quiroz | carolquiroz@esola.com.pe | |
Dispute Resolution | Cecilia Catacora | ceciliacatacora@esola.com.pe | |
White-Collar Crime | Compliance | Diego Abeo | diegoabeo@esola.com.pe | |
Insurance & Reinsurance | Banking & Finance | Jesus Matos | jesusmatos@esola.com.pe | |
Corporate and M&A | Startups | Joanna Dawson | joannadawson@esola.com.pe | |
Tax | Jorge Dávila | jorgedavila@esola.com.pe | |
Environment, M&A and Infrastructure Public Utilities | Jose Antonio Honda | joseantoniohonda@esola.com.pe | |
M&A | Corporate | Jose Antonio Olaechea | joseantonioolaechea@esola.com.pe | |
Energy | Dispute Resolution | Licy Benzaquén | licybenzaquen@esola.com.pe | |
Labor and Immigration | Lucianna Polar | luciannapolar@esola.com.pe | |
Dispute Resolution | Manuel Villa-GarcÃa | manuelvilla-garcia@esola.com.pe | |
Aviation | Administrative Law | MarÃa Eugenia Yábar | mariaeugeniayabar@esola.com.pe | |
Antitrust | Administrative Law | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Insolvency and Restructuring | MartÃn Serkovic | martinserkovic@esola.com.pe | |
Tax | Michael Morales | michaelmorales@esola.com.pe | |
Intellectual Property | Consumer Protection | Monica Germany | monicagermany@esola.com.pe | |
Maritime and Ports | Infrastructure and Public Utilities | Patricia Castro | patriciacastro@esola.com.pe | |
Real estate | Rossana Natteri | rossananatteri@esola.com.pe |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Diego Abeo | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Licy Benzaquén | Partner | View Profile | |
Miss Patricia Castro | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Cecilia Catacora | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Joanna Dawson | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Mónica Germany | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr José Antonio Honda | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Carlos MartÃnez | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Jesús Matos | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Michael Morales | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Rossana Natteri | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr José Antonio Olaechea | Managing Partner | View Profile | |
Miss Lucianna Polar | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Carol Quiroz | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr MartÃn Serkovic | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Carlo Viacava | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Manuel Villa-GarcÃa | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs MarÃa Eugenia Yabar | Partner | View Profile |