Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados, Dispute Resolution

About

Provided by Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados

Our Dispute Resolution team is the largest litigation department among the Peruvian big full-service firms and the only one offering litigation representation in civil, commercial, criminal and public law. We regularly participate in the most complex arbitration proceedings in the country.

We have some team members work in other practice groups as well, such as electricity, civil law, infrastructure and real state. We also have lawyers experienced in investor-state and international arbitration.

Furthermore, we participate in arbitration cases as defense attorneys or arbitrators in disputes heard by Peruvian or international arbitration courts. We have experience litigating under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce, UNCITRAL, ICSID and the American Arbitration Association.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Litigation - Peru

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados is a powerhouse full-service firm with a distinguished practice in litigation, arbitration and white-collar crime disputes. Its deep bench of noted practitioners is frequently sought after to handle civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration mandates under ICSID and UNCITRAL procedural rules. Its impressive white-collar department showcases significant expertise in financial crimes and anti-corruption investigations. The firm routinely services important domestic and multinational actors in the mining, banking and finance, and construction sectors.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados assisted Gases del Norte del Perú in nullifying a ruling in favour of Empresa de Gas de Talara, which threatened the former's natural gas distribution concession agreement with the Peruvian state. A parallel constitutional action was also filed.

Strengths

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Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados consistently participate in Peru's emblematic and high-impact cases, which adds to their experience and up-to-date market knowledge.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Latin America

At Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados the customer is the priority, and the assertiveness of their responses is extraordinary.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Latin America

Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados consistently participate in Peru's emblematic and high-impact cases, which adds to their experience and up-to-date market knowledge.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Latin America

At Rodrigo, Elías & Medrano Abogados the customer is the priority, and the assertiveness of their responses is extraordinary.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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José Leandro Reaño

Band 1

Pre-eminent partner José Leandro Reaño continues to be commended by clients for his market-leading position in Peru's white-collar crime arena.

José Reaño has a quick understanding of complex. He is clear, precise, and didactic in his responses, always ready to help us.

My go-to lawyer is José Leandro Reaño. Having someone like him, who can hit the ground running with this quality of service, allows me to sleep soundly at night.

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José Tam

Band 1

Stellar partner José Tam continues to garner extensive praise from commentators for his leading practice in Peru's litigation and arbitration arenas.

José Tam advised us on several very important litigation cases. He is an exceptional lawyer in dispute resolution, with a great understanding of our business.

José Tam demonstrates an excellent ability to lead the arbitration and litigation team. He is very responsible and correct when conducting his work.

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Arturo Aza

Band 2

Respected partner Arturo Aza continues to win praise from market commentators for his strong litigation practice.

Arturo Aza has a lot of knowledge regarding judicial processes. He is also a strong strategist and can visualise the possible ways of achieving a claim.

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Italo Carrano

Band 2

Established partner Italo Carrano continues to handle notable arbitration proceedings for key clients from a wide variety of sectors including construction, energy and mining.

Italo Carrano is very good with numbers and financial matters, which adds a technical touch to his legal advice. He is one of the best arbitration specialists in contracts and projects.

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Fabrizio Castellano

Band 4

Noteworthy partner Fabrizio Castellano continues to elicit solid recognition within the market for his practice in Peru's litigation arena and his commercial advice.

Fabrizio Castellano is my right hand in the decision-making process.

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