Latin America Guide 2026 : Peru
Ranked Individuals
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Our Public Law department is highly recognized, led by our partner Gerardo Soto. It has a strong background in administrative law and regulation, which supports all interactions with governmental entities as required for a full-service firm. Our team handles administrative petitions, proceedings and advisory functions in a wide range of sectors.
Our department has an extensive client base, including important players in regulated sectors. We have also a significant presence in the port sector, advising almost half of the most prominent concessionaires. We also handle litigation on bureaucratic barriers, with proceedings led by Jorge Lazarte to ensure the legality and reasonableness of rules issued by government bodies.
We stand out for our specialized work in highly regulated sectors. We provide comprehensive advice to our clients in obtaining authorizations, permits, municipal licenses and other essential enabling titles. Key areas of focus include network industries, utilities and infrastructure concessions such as ports, airports, rail transportation, natural gas distribution, telecommunications, mining and electricity.
Our firm is considered a national leader in the Public Works for Taxes regime, in which private companies execute infrastructure projects with social impact in exchange for income tax reductions. We advise all our clients at every stage, from the bidding process to the execution of the projects and the resolution of claims.
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Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados is an admired firm with an active public law practice. Its solid bench of practitioners is known for representing clients in contentious administrative proceedings and litigation. The department also provides regulatory advice concerning public procurement and tender processes. The firm's clients are visible in the mining, energy and transportation sectors.
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Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados advised Grupo Breca on the filing of administrative complaints against the Ministry of Labor for the imposition of bureaucratic barriers.
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Payet, Rey, Cauvi, Pérez Abogados provides detailed and impeccable answers. The team is robust and knowledgeable, has business vision and quickly understands our concerns.
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Angie Umezawa receives praise for her work on public law in Peru, including matters related to public procurement and regulatory mandates.
Angie Umezawa is excellent; she knows our business perfectly and has the ability to think outside the box.
Notable partner Gerardo Soto is well placed to assist in regulatory and administrative matters.
Gerardo Soto has provided exceptional service, providing prompt and detailed responses that have been instrumental to our legal projects. We are very satisfied with his dedication and professionalism.
Up-and-coming partner Michelle Aramburú remains active in regulatory matters in Peru's public law sphere.
Michelle Aramburú's proactivity, professionalism and expertise are excellent.
Public Law
Head of Public Law
Public Law
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Carlos Baldeón
Sebastián Gamarra
Jorge Lazarte
Melisa Linares
Maria Alejandra Rondón
Laura Bravo
Angie Umezawa
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