Drawing on the firm's international and full-service structure, the litigation practice at DLA Piper Perú has developed solid experience advising on a range of local and cross-jurisdictional commercial, civil and corporate disputes, including those pertaining to the maritime, energy, logistics, construction and financial industries, among others. The practice group is co-led by experienced partners Guillermo Hesse, who specialises in judicial litigation (with a particular focus on complex civil and corporate disputes); and Hernán Jordán, who has extensive experience in disputes related to the energy, real estate and insurance sectors. Counsel Javier Abusada has solid experience in constitutional and administrative matters and senior associate Katherine Gálvez advises clients on complex judicial and out-of-court disputes. Further associate support is provided by Miguel Mendez and Alonso Catter, who specialise in civil and commercial litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'I consider that the lawyers of this firm know in depth the laws and procedures that are carried out in Peru, so they have been a very important guide to know what we as clients should do at each step.'
- 'My experience with the Piper team exceeds all my expectations. I know that I can always count on each and every one of the people responsible for my case and as a client you feel supported with an armour of professionals who work together to obtain success on my behalf.'
- 'Hernán Jordan has shown special consideration for my circumstances, always ensuring that the best decisions are made and advising me on how to make the best progress.'
- 'Katherine Galvez has always been straightforward and honest with the reality of my trials, always giving a clear vision of the best paths to take.'
- 'Jose Agreda is the epitome of efficiency, giving me his accurate opinion at times so necessary be it day, afternoon or night, Monday, and even outside of his working hours, always alert to international documentations and coordinating what is needed.'
- ‘I was deeply impressed by the absolute rapport by the team at DLA Piper as shared with me as the client. They immediately understood the underlying consequences of the illegal conducts of the perpetrators and were very quick and keen to come up with a strategy to bring them to court seeking indemnification.’
- 'The team is engaged and proactive.'
Key clients
- Fratelli d’Amico Armatori
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
- Bertling Logistics (Peru)
- Minera Zafranal
- Lima Airport Partners
- Pindstrup Mosebrug
- Simonett W
- Ecolab Peru Holdings
- Ipesa
- Savia Peru
- Concesionaria IIRSA Norte
- Concesionaria Interoceánica Sur Tramo 2
- Concesionaria Interoceánica Sur Tramo 3
- Peru LNG
- Línea Amarilla Brasil Participacoes
- Nycander vcon Massenbach Family
- Star Up (Star Peru)
- Comercio y Servicios de la Selva
- Liquidez Peru
- Consorcio Huachipa
Work highlights
Represented ship management company Fratelli d’Amico Armatori (FdA), in complex litigation brought by the Peruvian regulator INDECOPI.
Represented Norwegian agricultural substrates company Pindstrup Mosebrug in its first legal dispute in Peru.
Successfully represented Bertling Logistics in a commercial claim against energy company Jeumont Group, involving both its Peruvian subsidiary, Jeumont Peru, and its parent company in France.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Guillermo Hesse; Hernán Jordán
Other key lawyers
Javier Abusada; Katherine Galvez; Miguel Mendez; Alonso Catter