Rodrigo is lauded for its ‘solution-focused approach’ on a range of labour and employment mandates that includes hirings and terminations, employment policies, occupational health and safety and social security matters. The firm is also adept at advising on administrative and judicial proceedings, with experience in negotiations and conflict resolution. Practice co-lead José Balta specialises in immigration and discrimination matters, with a particular focus on the gender pay gap and sexual harassment, while fellow co-head Mario Pasco provides expertise on collective bargaining, audit and taxation matters, and litigation. Clients also benefit from the support of Ernesto Cárdenas, who is noted for his advice on the development of tax and labour structures in companies. At the senior associate level, Claudia Cermeño assists with social security aspects, health and safety, and individual and collective labour law matters; Mariana González-Prada provides guidance on the hiring of local and foreign employees, the outsourcing of company operations and labour cost reduction. Associate Eulogio Peña, a conflict resolution specialist, is an additional key contact.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Testimonials

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  • ‘The lawyers at Estudio Rodrigo are technically highly proficient. They have the ability to communicate well, listen to the clients' needs, and pay attention to details, in a very thoughtful and empathetic way. Lawyers at Estudio Rodrigo have the natural ability to easily build rapport with clients.’

  • ‘Strong ability to understand the business context and our specific needs. Clarity of communication, in a customer-centric and solution-focused approach.’

Key clients

  • Anglo American
  • First Quantum Minerals
  • Teleperformance
  • Camposol
  • Southern Peru Copper Corporation
  • Compañía Minera Antamina
  • Minsur
  • Marcobre
  • Hudbay Minerals
  • Panamerican Silver
  • Microsoft
  • Covisian

Work highlights

Defended Minera Antamina in a labour procedure started by the union.
Advised Minera Cerro Verde on its defense against the tax authorities' challenge to the non-remunerative treatment of payments resulting from collective bargaining with the union, among other issues.
Advised Rutas de Lima on labour-related matters concerning the potential expropriation of its concession for managing multiple public tolls by the Municipality of Lima.

Lawyers

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Leading associates

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Practice head

José Balta; Mario Pasco

Other key lawyers

Ernesto Cárdenas; Claudia Cermeño; Mariana Gonzalez-Prada; Eulogio Peña