Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados

Top-tier tax boutique Zuzunaga & Assereto Abogados is well known in the Peruvian market and handles both contentious and non-contentious tax matters for a range of clients, with a particular focus on the mining industry. It has a notable track record in high-profile contentious disputes before the tax administration, as well as litigation and arbitration, and on the advisory side, it is well regarded for high-value corporate tax matters, transfer pricing, tax planning and customs matters both domestically and internationally. Fernando Zuzunaga Del Pino has previously advised on amendments to Peruvian tax law and is well versed in cases brought by SUNAT, while Juan José Assereto handles matters pertaining to international trade, customs and infrastructure projects. Juan Carlos Zegarra advises on corporate tax matters and litigation, with a focus on the mining, electricity and oil sectors, and Luciana Yañez is noted for international taxation issues for corporates and high-net-worth individuals. Lorgio Moreno is also recommended, and the department also draws on the input of senior associates Evelyn Yauri and Manuel Carrión. Jorge Figueroa joined as senior associate from Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uria in April 2022. Since publication the firm has opened an office in Barcelona, Spain, under the direction of Yañez – effective as of December 2023.