Catering to clients across a broad range of sectors, the litigation department at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados advises the full suite of contentious matters, including civil and commercial litigation, constitutional litigation, and administrative and contentious-administrative disputes. The practice operates under the leadership of three partners: Fernando Meléndez, who specialises in civil and commercial litigation; Edwin Pezo, who has expertise in contentious tax matters and international litigation; and Ericka Angulo, whose broad contentious capabilities see her actively involved in a broad array of cases. Key associate support is provided by Mateo Salinas, who specialises in constitutional litigation and contentious administrative proceedings; and Andre Atachahua, who has expertise in constitutional and administrative law.
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Testimonials
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- 'We have had the opportunity to work with Fernando Meléndez and Héctor Alvarado. Both have a solid base of litigation knowledge and practice, which allows them to provide peace of mind to their clients, knowing that their proceedings are in good hands. '
- 'Estudio Muñiz's team is made up of good professionals who have a long history of defending cases related to the energy and natural resources sector.'
- 'They are highly specialised, reliable, clear and direct and have a good analysis of the probabilities of success, which allow me as a client to make the most appropriate decisions. The lawyers who have assisted me such as Julissa Yamani and Edwin Pezo, are leaders in their field. '
- 'They have a good team, very committed, competing with the other big studios at reasonable costs.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Julissa Yamani
Practice head
Fernando Meléndez; Edwin Pezo; Ericka Angulo
Other key lawyers
Mateo Salinas; Andre Atachahua