The litigation group at Rodrigo (formerly: Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados) sits within its integrated dispute resolution practice. It is highly proficient in proceedings involving administrative, civil, commercial and constitutional litigation for both domestic and international clients - notably those drawn form the mining, oil and gas, telecoms and financial sectors, among others. The leadership trio consists of José Tam, who has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation and negotiation proceedings; and Arturo Aza and Renzo Carrasco, who specialise in complex constitutional litigation. Further partner-level firepower is supplied by Jorge Alvarado and Fabrizio Castellano who have expertise in contentious-administrative and constitutional proceedings. Experienced associate Mayra Jimenez specialises in civil litigation, while Sergio Gianotti focuses on commercial litigation and contentious public law proceedings. The team's capacity was further expanded with the arrival of associates: Raúl Fernando Zuñiga Peralta in June 2024 from Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados; Raiza Arroyo and Oriana Juliet Sarango Nuñez from Benites, Vargas & Ugaz (in July and October, respectively); and finally, Fernando Rincón from Hernández & Cía, in November the same year.
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Testimonials
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- 'Rodrigo Elías y Medrano's litigation and arbitration team is unique because it is part of the largest law firm in Peru. Any substantive issue where a specialist and expert lawyer is needed can be consulted and resolved in collaboration between the litigation and arbitration team and the other teams of the firm, who are also leaders in their respective practice areas. This is a unique value.'
- 'Rodrigo Elías y Medrano's litigation and arbitration team is sufficient to handle all the different matters that a client may have with the diligence required for each case.'
- 'Undoubtedly the most outstanding lawyer in the area is its leader José Tam, who can be relied upon for both the easier and the more difficult matters.'
- 'The lawyers in Rodrigo Elías y Medrano's litigation team have a practical and business acumen that is not always found in other law firms. Equally, their recommendations and advice are legally sound, regardless of how difficult or pressing the situation may be.'
- 'The best dispute resolution team the Peruvian market has to offer.'
- 'Very powerful team with the capacity to handle large cases. '
Key clients
- Telefónica del Perú S.A.A.
- Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston S.A.A.
- Empresa Editora El Comercio S.A.
- Gases del Norte del Perú S.A.C.
- Minera Chinalco Perú S.A. (Chinalco)
- Refinería La Pampilla – Repsol
- Brookfield
- Minsur S.A.
- Compañía Minera Antamina S.A.
- Alimentos Procesados S.A.
Work highlights
Represents Telefónica del Perú in a contentious administrative process aimed at challenging the validity of a sanction imposed by the Supervisory Body of State Procurement – OSCE.
Represents Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston S.A.A. in two constitutional proceedings brought against the Tax Court, for its unjustified refusal to request the opinion of the Court of Justice of the Andean Community.
Represents one of the defendants in a constitutional proceeding initiated by 8 citizens, through which the nullity of the transfer of shares of the companies Epensa and Alfa Beta Sistemas to Empresa Editora El Comercio has been requested.
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Practice head
José Tam; Arturo Aza; Renzo Carrasco
Other key lawyers
Jorge Alvarado; Fabrizio Castellano; Mayra Jimenez; Sergio Gianotti