Department profile
Vinatea & Toyama

Labour & Employment

Latin America Guide 2027 : Peru


Vinatea & Toyama

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About

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Our expertise in this practice has allowed us to simultaneously handle several major conflicts or complex situations, as well as to provide a complete range of services; from general labor and social security advice, planning and strategy to restructuring, complex litigation, collective bargaining, labor arbitration, negotiations with unions and the government, labor planning (individual and collective) and labor inspections and audits.

 

Through a flexible, experienced, and creative team, Vinatea & Toyama provides solutions to transnational and national companies from a wide range of industries, including agriculture, banking and finance, mining, telecommunications, wholesale and retail, construction, education, manufacturing of consumer goods, healthcare, among others. 

Vinatea & Toyama has joined since June 2022 the international network of independent law firms Ius Laboris. 

In 2026, we launched Vinatea & Toyama School an Educational Services & Solutions unit offering training and on-demand courses on key labour topics, including OHS, harassment prevention, labour relations, socio-labour compliance and new outsourcing limits helping clients stay updated and operationally ready. 

Recognitions

  • Great Place to Work (first law firm in Peru to receive this certification). 
  • ABE certification: the Association of Good Employers has certified us as a company with strong labour best practices. 

Industries (12)

  • Mining
  • Banking and finance
  • Retail
  • Telecomunications
  • Agroindustry
  • Industry
  • Infrastructure
  • Services and commerce
  • Health
  • Construction
  • Mass Consumption
  • Public services

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment - Peru

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Vinatea & Toyama boasts a stellar labour and employment team with a market-leading practice that handles cases related to collective bargaining, labour investigations, terminations and internal policies in Peru. Its deep bench of outstanding practitioners is also skilled in contentious proceedings, as well as in arbitrations. The firm has a weighty client roster supporting many important companies in different industries such as mining, energy, banking and telecommunications.

Work Highlights

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  • Vinatea & Toyama acted for Holcim in a collective bargaining process, in addition to advising the client on broader labour relations and litigation matters across its subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • Vinatea & Toyama specialise exclusively in labour law, and this enables them to offer highly technical and up-to-date solutions. Their lawyers blend regulatory knowledge and strategic vision, with a deep understanding of the business environment.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Vinatea & Toyama make themselves readily available to support us with sensitive matters. With a firm command of the law, they put our mind at ease and make us feel we are in safe hands.

    Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsJorge Toyama
    Star IndividualsJorge Toyama

    Jorge Toyama

    Star Individual Jorge Toyama maintains his position as a market-leading practitioner specialising in labour litigation procedures, inspections and collective bargaining proceedings in Peru. He also garners recognition for his advice on outsourcing legislation.

    • Jorge Toyama is a real institution in this space. He makes the complex simple and speaks with gravitas.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Jorge Toyama embodies excellence across all areas of labour law.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Jorge is a class act. He is the real deal in the market, with superb knowledge of business sectors.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 1Luis Vinatea
    Band 1Luis Vinatea

    Luis Vinatea

    Outstanding partner Luis Vinatea elicits extensive praise by market commentators for his expertise in handling a wide range of labour and employment matters in Peru.

    • When it comes to employment litigation in Peru, Luis Vinatea is simply the best, a reputation that is hard-won and well deserved.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
    • Luis Vinatea is highly strategic, an outstanding communicator, and a skilled advocate. He stays closely engaged with his clients and goes beyond providing legal advice.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Alfredo Salvador Vargas
    Band 3Alfredo Salvador Vargas

    Alfredo Salvador Vargas

    Solid partner Alfredo Salvador Vargas is truly praiseworthy for his involvement in labour and employment mandates in Peru.

    • Alfredo Salvador Vargas is legally strategic and demonstrates solid expertise in the field.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Roberto Matallana
    Band 3Roberto Matallana

    Roberto Matallana

    Roberto Matallana gets widespread recognition for his involvement in labour-related judicial processes in this practice arena in Peru.

    • Roberto Matallana is very dedicated and has a keen eye for detail. He handles our cases with meticulous care.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Magaly Alarcón
    Band 4Magaly Alarcón

    Magaly Alarcón

    Respected practitioner Magaly Alarcón receives positive market feedback from clients and peers alike due to her involvement in labour processes in Peru.

    • Magaly Alarcón is very assured and provides sound legal solutions. She is business savvy and has a practical mindset. She provides us with great value in decision-making.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 4Renato Mejía Madrid
    Band 4Renato Mejía Madrid

    Renato Mejía Madrid

    Renato Mejía Madrid is well-known in the market for his expertise in providing clients with sophisticated labour advice in Peru.

    • Renato Mejía Madrid is a vital ally. He is deeply technical and his judgement is constantly attuned to our business needs. He understands our sense of urgency, is incredibly committed and willing to assist us.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America
  • Band 5Herbert Prelle
    Band 5Herbert Prelle

    Herbert Prelle

    Herbert Prelle is recognised for his active presence in the Peruvian labour and employment market. He is particularly highlighted for his experience handling collective bargaining processes.

    • Herbert Prelle delivers a fantastic, truly tailor-made client service. He has a formidable handling of the law and knows how to translate that into actionable business advice.

      Labour & Employment respondentLatin America

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