Market-leading labour boutique Vinatea & Toyama maintains a strong reputation in the space, boasting a 56-strong team which includes nine practice leads. The team's members are well-versed in the intricacies of labour law and are adept at advising on the full spectrum of related aspects, including litigation matters, preventive strategic planning services, the design of employment policies, and protocols and compliance. Reputed litigator Luis Vinatea jointly leads the litigation team with Magaly Alarcón, Roberto Matallana and Eduardo Mercado, while the consulting area is led by Alfredo Salvador and new partner Juan Carlos Girao. Name partner Jorge Toyama Miyagusuku and Herbert Prelle also contribute to the team, as well as to the labour relations area. Co-head Renato Mejía is the key contact for inspections matters and leads the related area in the firm. Also integral to the team, and both recently raised to partnership, are Fabiola Maza, who is highlighted for her expertise in corporate restructuring processes, equality and diversity policies, and production decentralisation processes; and Alfonso Higa, a specialist in labour litigation and defence in relevant procedures.
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‘Vinatea & Toyama focuses its work on highly specialised and complex labour consultancy, as well as on the handling of judicial proceedings. In both areas, the service is first-class. Likewise, the firm’s constant support in identifying labour contingencies arising from regulatory or case law changes makes clients feel protected and accompanied, which provides total satisfaction with their service.’
‘The lawyers do not leave any detail unresolved, and they coordinate with the client well in advance on every requirement to ensure deadlines are met with deliverables ready as requested.’
‘The firm is always innovating, offering different perspectives. Not only do they have a solid labour law base, but—unlike other firms—they translate solutions into practice, not just theory.’
‘They are allies in labour and people management; their innovative vision goes beyond law, as they seek to be allies and strategic partners with their clients. They are part of the decision-making process.'
'Jorge Toyama and Juan Carlos Girao stand out as partners; they are clear and strategic.’
‘The lawyers at Vinatea & Toyama are professionals who not only lead the entrusted cases, they take them on as if they were their own, dedicating themselves fully. They maintain constant direct contact with the client, informing us in detail of progress; the relationship flows very smoothly.’
Key clients
- Minera Aurifera Retamas
- Banco De Credito Del Peru
- Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde
- Ripley
- Cencosud Retail
- Anglo American Quellaveco
- Corporacion Lindley
- Telefonica Del Peru
- Latam Airlines Peru
- Compañía Minera Antapaccay
- Pesquera Diamante
- Pan American Silver Peru
Work highlights
Advised Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde on their labour inspections and a collective bargaining.
Advised BCP on their litigation portfolio and high-value consulting services.
Advised Grupo Gloria on their strategic labour planning initiative.
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Practice head
Jorge Toyama Miyagusuku; Luis Vinatea; Roberto Matallana; Herbert Prelle; Magaly Alarcón; Alfredo Salvador; Renato Mejía; Eduardo Mercado; Juan Carlos Girao
Other key lawyers
Fabiola Maza; Alfonso Higa