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Echecopar

Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru

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We have participated and provided solutions to the most important conflicts in the country for more than 13 years. In addition to having a recognized professional solvency in handling disputes, each member of our team has developed a specialty individually, which allows us to successfully sponsor our clients in litigation of the most diverse character, with a high level of efficiency and reducing the risk of future litigation.

Arbitration:

▪ National commercial arbitration

▪ National procurement law

▪ International arbitration

▪ Investment arbitration - CIADI

Judicial:

▪ Civil and commercial processes

▪ Contentious administrative processes

▪ Constitutional processes

▪ Controversies in electoral matters

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR):

▪ Conciliation

▪ Mediation

▪ Dispute boards

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Peru

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Echecopar's highly acclaimed department is well placed to handle complex matters related to both the litigation and arbitration fields. Its deep bench of strong practitioners is highly skilled in contentious commercial proceedings, as well as offering extensive experience acting as counsel in international arbitrations under several procedural rules, including ICSID, ICC and UNCITRAL. The firm is regularly retained by an impressive roster of domestic and international clients with important presence in the infrastructure, energy, and banking and finance sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Echecopar represented Metro de Lima Línea 2 in three multi-million USD ICSID arbitration disputes against the Peruvian state, seated in Washington, DC.

Strengths

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  • Echecopar's team is ferocious, in a good way. The lawyers face arbitration disputes fully prepared; they are accomplished experts and never miss a thing. It's impressive how cohesive the team is.

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  • Echecopar's team has a long-lasting track record in the field. Arbitration is like a marathon, and we greatly value the long-term vision and decisiveness with which they guide our every step.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta
    Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta

    Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta

    Renowned partner Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta elicits significant praise from interviewees for her leading practice in Peru's dispute resolution sector, which spans arbitration as well as litigation.

    • Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta has a great deal of experience and knows how to carry herself impeccably throughout the process. She is also an excellent team leader.

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    • Ana María Arrarte Arisnabarreta has good manners and sound judgement. She takes a conciliatory approach and seeks to spare her client major disputes. She is a fierce negotiator, yet a poised one.

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  • María del Carmen Tovar Gil
    María del Carmen Tovar Gil

    María del Carmen Tovar Gil

    Market-leading partner María del Carmen Tovar Gil is frequently seen advising clients on sophisticated international investment arbitration matters. She continues to win stellar praise from interviewees for her active presence in the market.

    • María del Carmen Tovar Gil is the very best arbitration lawyer there is. She is very technical, with meticulous attention to detail. She is always available, dedicated and a good team builder.

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    • María del Carmen Tovar Gil is a connoisseur of the subject and a good strategist.

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  • Yvo Cuba Copello
    Yvo Cuba Copello

    Yvo Cuba Copello

    Well-regarded partner Yvo Cuba Copello continues to receive extensive praise from clients for his experience in Peru's litigation and arbitration arena.

    • Yvo Cuba Copello is one of the few lawyers with a great track record in litigation as well as commercial arbitration. This adds great value to his clients, alongside his tailored client service.

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  • Roxana Gayoso Arnillas
    Roxana Gayoso Arnillas

    Roxana Gayoso Arnillas

    Of counsel Roxana Gayoso Arnillas debuts in the rankings this year on the back of positive market feedback for her activity in the Peruvian litigation arena.

    • Roxana Gayoso Arnillas is brilliant. She shows real passion for what she does and delves into the case as if it were her own, which inspires a great deal of trust.

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  • Angela Camara
    Angela Camara

    Angela Camara

    Counsel Angela Camara continues to elicit strong market support for her work in the arbitration and litigation sphere.

    • Angela Camara is attentive and deeply committed to our commercial needs. She understands our business perfectly and stands out for her attention to detail and ability to synthesise complex issues.

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