The experienced team at Rodrigo handles the full spectrum of arbitration matters across a range of sectors, frequently representing clients from the mining, finance and infrastructure segments. Regularly representing domestic and international clients in high-profile arbitration cases, the department has experience in handling international commercial and investment arbitration, in addition to designing strategies for complex disputes. A leading figure in the arbitration space, José Tam leads the team and draws on extensive experience in handling civil and commercial arbitration cases. Martín Chocano is experienced in international investment arbitrations under International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and UNICTRAL arbitration rules. Italo Carrano is active in arbitration proceedings related to the execution of investment contracts and international investment protection treaties; 'complete and outstanding lawyer' Jorge Alvarado is an additional key contact. Senior associate Gonzalo Chirinos specialises in constitutional arbitration proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'It's a first class team with a great customer service attitude'.
- 'Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano, in Dispute Resolution (arbitration) is the most outstanding team in the Peruvian environment. Their team is impressive because their level of preparation in every aspect (the matter itself, the procedural aspects, the organisation and distribution of tasks, the clarity of exposition and communication, etc.) is very complete and professional. '
- 'Jorge Alvarado (partner) is one of the most complete and outstanding lawyers; for many he is the best in Peru. His level of preparation and his quality of exposition and response to unexpected situations is extremely high and out of the ordinary.'
- 'Luis Bedoya, Italo Carrano, José Tam, Martín Chocano and Francisco Cárdenas also stand out for their professional quality and high level of knowledge.'
- 'The associates whose work I have been able to appreciate, and who are very relevant and competent professionals, are: Gonzalo Chirinos, Raúl Zúñiga, Jack Zapata and Nicolás Alarcón.'
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
José Tam
Other key lawyers
Martín Chocano; Jorge Alvarado; Italo Carrano; Gonzalo Chirinos; Luis Bedoya; Francisco Cárdenas