
About
Provided by Vinatea & Toyama
Vinatea & Toyama is the largest specialized practice firm in Peru in labour law & employment, renowned for handling the market’s most complex, sensitive, and strategic matters.
The firm has 3 areas: (i) Consulting; (ii) Litigation; (iii) Inspections. To date, the team is made up of 46 labour lawyers, led by eight partners with between 15 and over 30 years of professional experience: Jorge Toyama, Luis Vinatea, Roberto Matallana, Herbert Prelle, Renato Mejía, Magaly Alarcón, Alfredo Salvador and Eduardo Mercado. 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 labour and social security advice, planning and strategy to restructuring, complex litigation, collective bargaining, labour arbitration and negotiations with unions and the government.
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.
Chambers Review
Vinatea & Toyama boasts a stellar labour and employment team with a market-leading practice that handles cases related to collective bargaining, labour audits, terminations and internal policies. Its deep bench of outstanding practitioners is also skilled in judicial and administrative proceedings, as well as in arbitrations. The firm boasts a weighty client roster supporting many important companies in different industries such as mining, energy, banking and telecommunications. Sider Perú and Impala Terminals are recent additions to the firm's client roster.
Work Highlights
- Vinatea & Toyama represented Snacks América Latina in a collective bargaining process with its union.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Whenever a complex matter comes up, we contact Vinatea & Toyama without a second thought, as they are the best. They have a great reputation and a stellar team."
"The team at Vinatea & Toyama are business-savvy, which allows us to make decisions promptly. All of their lawyers are highly technically skilled and provide a homogeneous quality of work."
"Whenever a complex matter comes up, we contact Vinatea & Toyama without a second thought, as they are the best. They have a great reputation and a stellar team."
"The team at Vinatea & Toyama are business-savvy, which allows us to make decisions promptly. All of their lawyers are highly technically skilled and provide a homogeneous quality of work."
Notable Practitioners

Star individual Jorge Toyama continues to be held in the highest esteem by market commentators for his leading position in Peru's labour and employment arena. One interviewee enthuses: "He is a reference for any person who wants to learn about labour law in Peru." Another observer notes: "Jorge Toyama is an extraordinary lawyer with a very broad handling of labour issues," adding: "His most outstanding ability is that he is a very bold lawyer who has innovative ideas that allow us to move forward with the most difficult issues."

Luis Vinatea is endorsed by a client who reports: "He has an extensive knowledge of the labour and employment arena in Peru," adding: "His dedication and availability towards his clients is top-notch and he can be counted on at any time." Another observer adds: "He understands our business and the context of the issues. His knowledge, experience and reputation are of added value to his advice."

Active partner Roberto Matallana is well placed to assist clients with collective bargaining proceedings, as well as immigration and social security mandates. An impressed observer reports: "Roberto Matallana has a very good procedural know-how," while another interviewee adds: "He has a strong strategic vision of the labour market in Peru."

Noteworthy partner Alfredo Salvador Vargas is singled out for praise by a client, who reports: "He is an excellent lawyer with vast experience handling labour mandates." They go on to add: "Alfredo Salvador Vargas stands out for his negotiation skills, as well as his tenacity." Another observer further notes: "He has a very strong commercial awareness."

Magaly Alarcón is commended by a client, who reports: "She is a very good lawyer who has the ability to present and synthesise the case, which allows for good analytical advice." Another interviewee adds: "She knows how to approach the defence in all cases."

Renato Mejía Madrid garners praise from clients for his expertise on regulatory labour matters, with one reporting: "He has a very strong commercial awareness, as well as the skills to handle complex matters." Another interviewee adds: "Renato Mejía Madrid is an experienced labour and employment lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Vinatea & Toyama
Peru






Members
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Eduardo Mercado Villarán
Herbert Prelle Mayuri
Industries
Provided by Vinatea & Toyama
Agroindustry
Banking and finance
Construction
Health
Industry
Infrastructure
Mass Consumption
Mining
Public services
Retail
Services and commerce
Telecomunications