Co-led by José Balta and Mario Pasco, the team at Rodrigo is known for handling the full spectrum of labour and employment matters, including employment litigation, establishing employment policies, and assisting clients with compliance with labour regulations. It regularly acts for clients in administrative proceedings and has strong knowledge of handling collective bargaining negotiations in the mining sector. Balta has experience advising on general labour and employment matters, including advising clients in hiring and individual mass terminations, while Pasco regularly acts on collective bargaining negotiations and has experience assisting clients with internal labour investigations. Additional names to note include Ernesto Cárdenas, who assists clients in the energy sector; and Eulogio Peña, who was promoted to the partnership in June 2026 and has experience defending clients in labour proceedings. The team is further strengthened by associates Claudia Cermeño and Mariana González-Prada, both of whom specialise in labour law and social security matters.
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Testimonials
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- The team has extensive knowledge in the field. Being a multi-area firm allows them to have a broad perspective on issues, not just from a labor law standpoint.
- Ernesto Cardenas, a consulting partner, is very strategic in his responses. The difference between Estudio Rodrigo and other firms is that the team becomes a strategic ally, not just an advisor, which is key for making complex decisions.
- Jose Balta. Integrity, professionalism, and customer-oriented.
- Best labor lawyers in Peru. I work with many law firms across the Latin America region. I continue to be positively impressed by the professionalism, customer-centricity, and technical proficiency of the lawyers at Rodrigo.
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Bechtel
- Promigas
- Stracon
- Antamina
- Natura
- Latam Airlines
- Southern Peru Copper Corporation
- Marcobre
- Las Bambas
- Hudbay
- Luz del Sur
Work highlights
Assisted Southern Peru Copper Corporation with several collective bargaining agreement extensions, covering thousands of employees across its three major mining operations.
Advised Promigas on structuring a new line of business by creating two new companies in northern Peru, which involved restructuring their operations, hiring and transferring personnel, and implementing a new labour strategy.
Advised Rutas de Lima on labour issues triggered by court decisions suspending toll collection, including operational shutdown.
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Practice head
José Balta; Mario Pasco
Other key lawyers
Ernesto Cárdenas; Eulogio Peña; Claudia Cermeño; Mariana González-Prada