Benites, Vargas & Ugaz
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Handling matters in individual and collective labour law, Benites, Vargas & Ugaz is well-equipped to assist both public and private entities with a range of matters, including collective bargaining, company employment policies (hiring, compensation), immigration regulations and outsourcing. The practice group is praised for its ‘care and dedication’ in administrative and judicial procedures, and also provides advice (prevention and enforcement) pertaining to sexual harassment policies. The department is jointly led by Jorge Luis Acevedo, drawing on over twenty years of experience to advise on tax, social security, litigation and collective bargaining matters; and Carla Benedetti, a specialist in labour litigation and occupational health and safety, with a strong track record in proceedings before the Superintendence of Labour Inspection (SUNAFIL, by its Spanish acronym). Clients further benefit from the expertise of senior associates and accomplished litigators Karla Zuta, María Eugenia Tamariz and Franklin Altamirano.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm manages labour processes very well across different cases.’ \n‘Karla Zuta has a cordial, friendly manner and extensive knowledge of employment law; she is highly committed to the cases under her responsibility.’ \n‘The firm provides support in the handling of judicial proceedings, which constitutes the main strength of the firm’s service. They not only fulfil this responsibility thoroughly but also fully satisfy the client, who feels supported in every action before the courts and observes preparation, care, and attention in each intervention to achieve a favourable outcome.’ \n‘The care and dedication with which they prepare each judicial intervention stands out.’ \n‘They have an excellent team with a very good balance of experience and youth. Very solid and always available to attend to any requirement.’ \n‘The experience of the lawyers providing the service, especially Carla Benedetti and Jorge Luis Acevedo. They understand our needs well and know our business.’ \n‘The team is very agile and provides highly accurate advice, seeking a balance between risk and the need to move forward in decision-making. Jorge Luis Acevedo is a business advisor who quickly understands the context of a problem and offers practical solutions without relying solely on 'what the regulation says'. They are professionals who know the regulations thoroughly and can interpret them according to context.’
Key clients
- Administración de Empresas (Breca Group)
- Newmont Mining
Work highlights
Obtained a favourable ruling for AESA from the National Institute for the Defence of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (INDECOPI) in a case involving the declaration of bureaucratic barriers to EsSalud (public health system in Peru) due to irregularities in the requirements for returning subsidy payments to employers.