Rodríguez Angobaldo Abogados continues to expand its work in the labour and employment area, with a client roster boasting domestic and international entities across industries such as mining, energy, healthcare and biotechnology. The practice group is well-positioned to provide support on collective bargaining, litigation and risk mitigation mandates. Practice co-head Alicia Jiménez joined the firm in November 2024 from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria, 'significantly strengthening' the firm’s offering in this practice area, with key areas of expertise spanning collective bargaining, compliance matters and litigation. César Abanto also acts as practice head, offering expert advice on employee benefits, outsourcing and labour disputes, to name a few key areas. Senior associate and March 2024 hire Laura Medrano Vega (previously at Muñiz, Olaya, Meléndez, Castro, Ono & Herrera Abogados) is noted for her contributions on labour disputes; associates Luis Alberto Cancho and Diego Duffoó assist clients with administrative procedures, collective bargaining and labour disputes.
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'Personalised attention. Constant coordination with the sponsoring lawyers. The capability and professional competence of its members. The strengthening of its equity partners in the practice.’
‘César Abanto - one of the leading intellectuals in labour and social security law. Speaker before various authorities and the Judiciary. Laura Medrano –impeccable professional career in several firms. Excellent oratory and a strong defence strategist. Diego Duffoo – comparable qualities to those of Laura Medrano. Author of several employment law articles and frequent speaker.’
‘At the end of 2024, Alicia Jiménez joined the firm as a partner, significantly strengthening Rodríguez Angobaldo’s labour practice, especially in the consultancy sub-area. Additionally, her inclusion as a partner reflects a clear commitment to diversity.’
‘I have known both Alicia Jiménez and César Abanto for over 20 years and I have the highest regard for both. They are lawyers with extensive experience, expertise, and ethical standards in the profession.'
Key clients
- Tasa
- Ajinomoto del Perú
- Rímac Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros
- Corporación Aceros Arequipa
- Compañía Latinoamericana de Radiofusión
- Clínica Internacional
- Aero Transporte
- Rímac Seguros y Reaseguros
- Clínica Javier Prado
- Volcán Compañía Minera
- Grupo Breca
- Clínica Internacional
Work highlights
Representing Tasa in litigation initiated by the workers regarding the tax nature of the economic incentive payment of the voluntary retirement program offered by the company.
Representing Ajinomoto del Perú in a $76m lawsuit aimed at dissolving the workers' union due to failure to meet constitutional requirements.
Representing Rímac Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros in the defense of 100 legal proceedings brought by the former employees of various companies seeking a disability pension for occupational disease or work accidents.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alicia Jiménez; César Abanto
Other key lawyers
Laura Medrano Vega; Luis Alberto Cancho; Diego Duffoó; Miluska Cruzado; Carol Magno Quispe