Leveraging its global network of offices, CMS Grau’s broad TMT practice encompasses regulatory matters, e-commerce, data protection, AI and fintech, among other key areas. The team is led by a trio of partners: Ramon Huapaya, who advises on regulatory matters as well as administrative procedures across a number of industries; Juan José Hopkins, who brings expertise in the financial sector; and Carolina Gajate, who assists with matters pertaining to personal data and new technologies. The team is further bolstered by Nestor Shimabukuro, who is recognised for his representation of concessions companies from various industries in administrative procedures.
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Key clients

  • Google
  • Telefonica del Perú
  • Unilever
  • IBM
  • Mercado Libre
  • Antamina
  • Astara
  • CRP (Corporacion Radial)
  • Grupo Queirolo
  • Pluspetrol
  • Entel
  • ENEL
  • Niubiz
  • Migrante
  • SBS
  • Dreams Corporation
  • F5
  • PayPros
  • PMI Americas
  • Powerpay

Work highlights

Advised Telefónica del Perú on a Supreme Court ruling establishing that commercialisation is not part of public service, setting a precedent for the telecommunications sector.
Advised Telxius Cable Perú on securing multiple Supreme Court rulings clarifying the application of Article 75 of the Peruvian tax code.
Successfully represented Entel Peru in an administrative sanctioning proceeding before OSIPTEL, preventing a fine of approx. $1.35m related to concession contract obligations.

Practice head

Ramon Huapaya; Juan José Hopkins; Carolina Gajate

Other key lawyers

Nestor Shimabukuro