About

Provided by Hernández & Cía.

Expertise focuses on planning the cases’ approach and the strategy we follow, as well as in the professional and academic quality of the firm’s lawyers. The firm has extensive experience advising local and international clients, both in local courts and in local and international arbitration proceedings on cross-borders disputes. 

The active participation of firm lawyers in this field includes constant involvement as arbitrators in Arbitration Tribunals, which allows the firm a close knowledge of the matters and people involved on this field.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime - Peru
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Hernández & Cía. is a notable full-service firm with a strong white-collar crime practice adept at assisting clients with mandates concerning criminal investigations relating to fraud and corruption. The team boasts significant expertise in advising on money laundering investigations, as well as criminal organisation cases. Beyond white-collar expertise, it is also recognised for its dynamic arbitration and civil litigation practices in domestic and international spheres. The department's clientele hails from the mining, agriculture and consumer goods industries.

业务优势

Hernández & Cía. is a notable full-service firm with a strong white-collar crime practice adept at assisting clients with mandates concerning criminal investigations related to fraud and corruption. The team also boasts significant expertise advising on money laundering investigations, as well as criminal organisation cases. The department's clientele hails from the mining, agriculture and consumer goods industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía. acted as local counsel to the Republic of Peru on the filing of an ICSID arbitration against Colombian company DEVIANDES in relation to a concession agreement dispute.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Senior Statespeople

Seasoned practitioner Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña continues to receive strong endorsement from interviewees for his longstanding presence in Peru's dispute resolution arena.

"Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña is a gentleman and also a reference in the area, where he shows complete command and knowledge."

Gonzalo del Río Labarthe
2
Gonzalo del Río Labarthe
2
Band 2

Established partner Gonzalo del Río Labarthe continues to garner significant praise from clients for his white-collar crime practice.

"Gonzalo del Río Labarthe's deep understanding of law, coupled with an impressive ability to navigate complex matters, truly sets him apart."

Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici
4
Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici
4
Band 4

Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici joins the rankings this year on the basis of significant market endorsement for his litigation skills, especially in debt collection proceedings.

"We see Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici as a business partner. His expertise, multidisciplinary legal knowledge, responsibility and professional maturity are highly valued by our company."

Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Band 4

Dynamic partner Sheilah Vargas Soto continues to enjoy notable praise from interviewees for her litigation and arbitration work, which includes post-award judicial proceedings such as executions and annulments.

"Sheilah Vargas Soto is a competent and committed professional who designs legal strategies that aim to protect the client's interests."

Ranked Lawyers at
Hernández & Cía.

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Peru

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Senior Statespeople
Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Band 4
Dispute Resolution: Litigation

Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Javier de Belaunde López de Romaña
S
Senior Statespeople
Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici
4
Jorge Luis Zubiate Henrici
4
Band 4
Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Sheilah Vargas Soto
4
Band 4
Dispute Resolution: White-Collar Crime

Gonzalo del Río Labarthe
2
Gonzalo del Río Labarthe
2
Band 2