Department profile
Hernández & Cía.

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : 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 in Peru. The team is frequently sought after by clients from various sectors, including real estate, food and beverage, and financial services.

Work Highlights

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  • Hernández & Cía represented Mission Produce in contentious labour matters, as well as advising on day-to-day employment issues.

Strengths

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  • Hernández & Cía stand out for their strategic approach, deep understanding of the labour market and strong grasp of our business. Their responsiveness, practicality, preventative focus and clear communication support decision-making and foster a trusted long-term relationship.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Diego Castillo
    Band 4Diego Castillo

    Diego Castillo

    Diego Castillo remains an established lawyer in the labour and employment market in Peru. He routinely advises 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 has extensive knowledge of his field. He responds promptly and is always willing to provide clients with comprehensive and practical advice.

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

    Mariana Barreto

    Associate-to-watch Mariana Barreto regularly assists clients with a varied range of topics including labour benefits, hiring procedures, immigration services and disciplinary actions.

    • Mariana Barreto is a highly competent, reliable and proactive professional, distinguished by her technical expertise, sound judgement and collaborative approach.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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