Department profile
Hernández & Cía.

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru


Hernández & Cía.

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Our labour team is very well consolidated as it provides effective solutions and on time, personalized advice to important companies. Our growing client base praises our team´s proactivity and excellent problem-solving skills.

A significant part of our job is related to advice our clients to avoid future labour lawsuits, as well as aid in every manner in their business and place themselves one-step forward on the newest standards in labour compliance and human resources practices.

Our team also stands out as consequence of its interdisciplinary optic, with special care in human resources and industrial relations analysis linked to our day-to-day labour legislation expertise. Due to this interdisciplinary view, we have been engaged by several clients to provide in-house training to Human Resources Management teams.

In addition, considering the current context arisen due to COVID-19 spreading, our team has advised our clients regarding different measures to preserve employment relationships and salary payments, advising also in procedures of collective terminations or temporary suspension of labour contracts before the Ministry of Labour.

Moreover, our labour department has advised our clients in the implementation of the Surveillance, Prevention and Control Plan to avoid COVID-19 of spreading at work and the application of new health and safety measures established by Peruvian Government.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Peru

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Hernández & Cía. showcases a capable labour and employment department advising clients on labour audits and collective bargaining agreements, as well as related contentious proceedings. The team is frequently sought after by clients from various sectors, including real estate, food and beverages, and financial services.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía. was instructed by Banco Central de Reserva del Perú to act on its labour disputes.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía. goes above and beyond to provide us with a comprehensive understanding of each situation and to position themselves as a strategic partner to our business.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Diego Castillo
    Band 5Diego Castillo

    Diego Castillo

    Entering the numbered bands this year, Diego Castillo remains an established lawyer in the labour and employment market in Peru. He routinely provides advice on litigation procedures and health and safety regulations for clients from a varied selection of sectors, such as pharmaceutical, mining and oil and gas.

    • Diego Castillo's strong analytical skills and knowledge allow him to respond to complex issues with quick answers and solutions that are tailored to our business needs.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Associates to watchMariana Barreto
    Associates to watchMariana Barreto

    Mariana Barreto

    Associate-to-watch Mariana Barreto continues to be involved in eye-catching matters. She regularly assists clients with a varied range of topics including labour benefits, hiring procedures, immigration services and disciplinary actions.

    • Mariana Barreto is an excellent professional. Always updated and preventative in her approach, her presence brings added value to all of our queries.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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