Miranda & Amado fields a skilled labour department with capabilities spanning union negotiation, representation before authorities in contentious cases and assistance with regulatory compliance. Practice lead Eric Castro has deep experience assisting with labour relations, occupational health and safety and collective bargaining, while also advising on lawsuits and inspection procedures. The team also features Carlos Cadillo, whose broad expertise takes in arbitration, risk mitigation as it pertains to labour conflicts, social security and immigration matters; Luis Santa-Cruz, raised to the partnership in 2024, who is noted for his work in arbitration and administrative proceedings; and counsel Fernando Rodríguez, who contributes expertise in collective bargaining, immigration issues and compliance. At the associate level, key contacts include seniors Carol Villalobos (foreign employee hiring, salary matters and administrative procedures) and Aracelli Morales (representation in labour claims).
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‘The Miranda & Amado team is highly professional and possesses very specialised knowledge in the areas on which they advise us.’
‘They always alert us to legal regulations relevant to our business.’
‘It is a cohesive team that coordinates internally at all times. The promptness with which they respond to requests is commendable.’
‘They are very approachable people who understand their clients’ needs and, beyond strictly legal matters, seek comprehensive solutions.’
‘I consider the team to be solid, with a strong willingness to understand the nature of our business, which allows them to design better strategies in the employment area.’
‘Empathy is very important; they develop tailored strategies for each case, not merely replicating the law but seeking the best interpretation for each situation.’
Key clients
- Rutas de Lima
- Touring y Automóvil Club del Perú
- Lucky (Lucky Group)
- Refinería La Pampilla (Repsol Group)
- Compañía Peruana de Medios de Pago (Niubiz)
- Contrans
- Peruplast - Amcor Flexibles Lima
- Innova Ambiental
- Clorox Perú
- Lima Expresa
Work highlights
Representing Lucky in audits conducted by the Peruvian labour authority and judicial labour proceedings related to matters such as health and safety, temporary contracts, and payment of benefits.
Advised Rutas de Lima on collective bargaining with its union.
Assisting Clorox Perú with reviewing the planning, strategy and negotiation of its first collective bargaining in the country.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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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.
Aracelli Morales
Practice head
Eric Castro
Other key lawyers
Carlos Cadillo; Luis Santa-Cruz; Fernando Rodríguez; Carol Villalobos; Aracelli Morales