The practice at Hernández & Cía is commended by clients for being ‘well-coordinated, professional and having outstanding experience in the field’, representing clients in the infrastructure, finance, energy, insurance and tax sectors. The department advises clients in the public and private sectors on arbitrations and negotiation strategies, as well as investor-state and commercial arbitrations before national and international arbitral institutions, including the ICC and ICSID. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Javier de Belaunde, who has extensive experience in complex arbitration cases; and Enrique Johanson, who focuses on contractual and construction arbitration procedures. Jorge Luis Zubiate has experience representing local and foreign companies in judicial and domestic arbitration proceedings; Sheilah Vargas specialises in arbitration procedures related to the telecoms, mining and banking sectors. Senior associates Lourdes Luna and Alan Pasco have expertise in arbitration matters related to the construction sector; Federico de Cárdenas focuses on commercial arbitration. Since publication, the practice has been joined by a seven-strong team from DLA Piper Perú, led by Carlos Núñez and including principal associates Billy Franco and Ramiro Rubio and senior associate Silvia Otárola, bolstering the firm’s expertise in arbitration related to infrastructure and public works (as of March 2026).
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Testimonials
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- 'Javier de Belaunde is a well-known and recognised figure in the Peruvian market and his importance is indisputable, as a lawyer he is brilliant and his personal quality is indisputable.'
- 'Enrique Johanson is a very competent lawyer and masters both substantive and procedural matters in the arbitration cases he faces.'
Key clients
The Republic of Peru
Marcobre
Work highlights
Represented the Republic of Peru in an international investment arbitration before ICCID.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Billy Franco
Practice head
Javier de Belaunde; Enrique Johanson
Other key lawyers
Jorge Luis Zubiate; Sheilah Vargas; Lourdes Luna; Alan Pasco; Federico de Cárdenas