The labour and social security department at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados is well-positioned to handle employee suspension and termination matters, outsourcing, unions, immigration and labour litigation. The client roster includes domestic and international entities across a range of industries, including hydrocarbons, finance and construction. Practice lead Ricardo Herrera stands out for his experience in negotiations with unions and defence of clients in judicial procedures. Further bolstering the team are César Puntriano, another key contact for the firm’s labour procedures; María del Pilar Flórez, an immigration specialist; and Ricardo Vilchez, who has extensive knowledge of labour law as it pertains to the fishing industry. Rounding out the team are Rocío Saux, who contributes expertise in audits, health and safety matters, and corporate restructuring; and Boris Sebastiani (litigation and audit matters).
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Profile

Work Department
Labour and employment
Position

Senior partner

Career

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Partner, Tax & Legal Services, responsible for labor matters (2015-2016); PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Director, Tax & Legal Services (2013-2015).; professor of Business-Related Labor Law, ESAN University Corporate Law School (2013 to date); professor of Labor Law, master’s Degree Program in Finance and Corporate Law, ESAN University (2010 to date).

Languages
Spanish and English
Memberships
Peruvian Society of Labour Law and Social Security, L&E Global
Education

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, School of Law (2002); Master’s Degree in Labor Law and Social Security, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2013); Second Professional Specialization in Labor Law and Social Security, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (2011).

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The attention is personalised and courteous. The lead lawyer attends to us and provides support promptly.’

    ‘César Puntriano is courteous and clear in his recommendations and legal support.’

Key clients

  • Telefónica Del Peru APM Terminals Callao APM Inland Services Mitsubishi Perú LAIVE Adecco Consulting Diageo Peru Credit Suisse Transportadora de Gas del Peru Ferreyros Salaverry Terminal Internacional Avianca Peru Cia Ericsson Lindley Electrodunas Ingredion Perú Electroperu Gas Natural de Lima y Callao (Cálidda) Contugas Nestlé Perú Transportes Marítimos Swissport Perú Casagrande

Work highlights

Represented Transportadora de Gas del Perú and Compañía Operadora de Gas in several labour lawsuits.
Represented APM Terminals Callao in labour lawsuits.
Advised Biotoscana Farma de Peru on employees’ labour relationship termination.