Department profile
Cuatrecasas

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru


Cuatrecasas

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We represent our clients in and out of court, providing personalized and specialized advice on administrative, civil, constitutional and commercial matters. Our experience and in-depth knowledge of the local courts ensure the most efficient and successful approach to each case.

As a leading law firm in international arbitration, we represent national and international clients during the pre-litigation phase and in arbitration proceedings. We act in complex disputes in different sectors requiring specialized legal advice and in-depth knowledge of arbitration. We specialize in international disputes arising from building and engineering contracts, international investment protection (International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes or ISCID), international sales and supplies, services contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and disputes between shareholders and companies, agencies and commercial distribution.

  • National and international arbitration.
  • Civil, commercial, administrative and constitutional law

Clients (3)

  • Perú Masivo
  • Metropolitan Media
  • Sanitas Perú

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Peru

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecases continues to receive strong endorsement from market commentators for its arbitration practice. The Lima-based team regularly counsels clients on domestic arbitration proceedings regarding commercial, construction and concession contracts. The team is also adept at assisting clients with disputes arising from energy contracts.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas represented Metropolitan Media in an arbitration against Protransporte and ATU, the urban transport authority for Lima and Callao, over alleged contractual breaches by the two public institutions.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas has an excellent arbitration team. The lawyers are very thorough in their analysis and well prepared. You know you are in good hands with them.

    Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2José Domingo Rivarola
    Band 2José Domingo Rivarola

    José Domingo Rivarola

    Highly regarded partner José Domingo Rivarola regularly furnishes advice to local and international clients on high-profile arbitration proceedings.

    • José Domingo Rivarola is a great arbitration lawyer. He has a good pulse for market trends and is very efficient and thorough in his approach.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Band 2Ramiro Portocarrero
    Band 2Ramiro Portocarrero

    Ramiro Portocarrero

    Significant partner Ramiro Portocarrero comes highly recommended by clients for his arbitration expertise, which includes international investment proceedings.

    • Ramiro Portocarrero is a brilliant lawyer and a fierce advocate in court.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchLisbeth Gárate
    Associates to watchLisbeth Gárate

    Lisbeth Gárate

    Associate-to-watch Lisbeth Gárate secures a spot in the rankings this year, driven by outstanding market support for her arbitration practice in Peru.

    • Lisbeth Gárate is highly adept and very swift in her advice. She has in-depth knowledge and expertise when it comes to construction-related arbitration.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchRodrigo Rabines
    Associates to watchRodrigo Rabines

    Rodrigo Rabines

    Associate-to-watch Rodrigo Rabines continues to elicit extensive praise from market commentators for his arbitration knowledge.

    • Rodrigo Rabines is a fantastic lawyer. He stays on top of things and delivers timely and efficient advice.

      Dispute Resolution: Arbitration respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Cuatrecasas (4)

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