
Hernández & Cía is well-regarded for its handling of international trade and customs matters, assisting clients with tax regulations and international trade and supply logistics, including port and maritime operations. The practice group is adept at advising on the design of structures for relevant operations; customs taxation and valuation; tariff matters; compliance and certification processes; and administrative procedures, among other pertinent matters. Industry expert Leonardo López leads the team, leveraging longstanding experience in regulatory compliance matters, customs planning and audit procedures. The wider team includes principal associate Miguel Ángel Campos, a specialist in maritime and port law; and associate Paloma Velásquez Bolognesi, who offers counsel on customs planning, audits and valuation, due diligence and contentious customs procedures.
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Key clients
- Procter & Gamble Peru
- Trafigura del Peru
- Telefónica del Peru
- Grupo Falabella
- ZZZ & S
- Toyota del Peru
- Distribuidora Puma
- Hasbro Peru
- DT Dinet Peru
- AGP Peru
- Unión de Cervecerías Peruanas Backus & Johnston
- Equinox International
Work highlights
Advised P&G on a discussion with the customs administration regarding the correct application of customs valuation rules due to the payment of royalties.
Advised Backus on the filing of refund requests for excise tax on its imports based on Andean Community regulations.
Advised PUMA on a discussion with the customs administration regarding the correct application of customs valuation rules due to the payment of advertising expenses.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Miguel Ángel Campos
Practice head
Leonardo López
Other key lawyers
Miguel Ángel Campos; Paloma Velásquez Bolognesi
