Market leader Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados acts for an extensive client list of exporters, importers and foreign trade operators, featuring key industry players from across the energy, mining, oil and gas, chemicals, textiles, automotive and agriculture sectors. The deep bench includes Julio Guadalupe, who is well versed in international trade law, with a particular emphasis on customs matters; senior associate Juan Acuña, who stands out for his ability to advise on tariff classification, indirect tax planning as well as customs audits and valuations; and Joan Tello, a senior associate with extensive experience handling tax audits and contentious-administrative processes before the judiciary and customs and tax administration.
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'The level of satisfaction that the client obtains in the service provided by the firm is very high, generating trust and security. This makes them true references in legal services in Peru.’
‘It is a firm that provides certainty and professionalism in its advice.'
'I would like to especially highlight Julio Guadalupe Báscones, a reference in Customs matters in Peru and internationally, who absolutely dominates his area of practice and provides advice with a very high degree of confidence, but also with extreme care for the client.’
Key clients
- Terminales Portuarios Euroandinos Paita
- Luz Del Sur
- Multifoods Sac.
- Avianca Holdings
- Papelera Del Sur
- Skechers Latina America Llc And Skechers Peru
- Alimentos Polar Peru Sac
- Mars Incorporated
- Braedt S.A.Apm Terminals Inland Services
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Work highlights
- Advising ABB on an important customs audit process to verify compliance with the legal requirements of the company's certification as an Authorised Economic Operator.
- Advising Scharff Logistica Integrada in connection with an appeal proceeding before the Peruvian Tax Court challenging a multimillion fine imposed by the customs authority.
- Advising Southern Peru Copper Corporation on an audit procedure conducted by the Tax and Customs Authority related to the exportation of mining concentrates carried out in 2020.
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Juan Acuña
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Julio Guadalupe