Luis Alberto Liñán > CMS Grau > Lima, Peru > Lawyer Profile

Situated within a global network, the arbitration department at CMS Grau handles both domestic and international arbitration proceedings, primarily relating to commercial issues, contracts and investment issues, often before the ICC and ICSID. The team is skilled in designing strategies for conflict prevention purposes. The group is led by Luis Alberto Linan, who is experienced in representing telecoms and mining companies in civil and constitutional proceedings; Javier Ferrero, who handles complex investment arbitration cases; and Michelle Barclay, who focuses on advising companies in relation to infrastructure and PPP projects. Carlos Hamann specialises in energy and natural resources disputes, while Ramon Huapaya’s scope of work covers public procurement and government contract-related arbitration.

Offering an interdisciplinary service through its cooperation with the firm’s other departments, the litigation team at CMS Grau advises clients from the insurance, tech and electricity industries. Civil and administrative proceedings and civil, constitutional and commercial litigation are all core workflows for the group. The offering is co-led by Luis Alberto Linan, who is experienced in defending leading companies in corporate litigation, and Javier Ferrero, who handles international arbitration and mining disputes. Former senior associate Luis Miguel Manrique left the firm in September 2024.

At CMS Grau, the white-collar crime team is well placed to handle an array of criminal litigation, often relating to environmental crimes, cybercrimes, and investigations into financial and corporate fraud. The group is also known for its strength in offering compliance advice. The experienced Luis Alberto Linan leads the practice and is ably supported by senior associate Romario Ramirez, who concentrates on money laundering and occupational health and safety liability cases.